The lakes of Corsica: Lake Melo in the heart of the Corsican National Park
Being able to choose between marine and mountainous landscapes, between a lazy afternoon at the beach or a hike in the mountains, these are the many advantages of spending a camping holiday in Corsica. Everyone can find something to enjoy there ! For lovers of nature and active holidays, the mountain landscapes, lakes and the interior of the island of beauty will bring their share of wonders.
Corsica, an island with mountain landscapes in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, is full of wonders and beautiful discoveries. To discover it on a camping holiday in Northern Corsica, put on your good hiking shoes and set off with energy along the marked trails to reach the most beautiful lakes in the region.
We can say it, Lac de Melo is one of the most beautiful lakes of glacial origin in Corsica at 1711m above sea level. It offers breathtaking natural landscapes. Very surrounded by vegetation which is rather rare in Corsica, the contours of the lake and the picnic areas between the alders and rowan trees are very well protected and monitored. It is important to respect the place and leave no trace of your passage there.
Lake Melo and Lake Capitello, our lake hiking route in Corsica
Proposed by all tourism guides in Corsica and tourism bloggers in Corsica, the hike to the Melo and Capitello lakes in the upper Restonica valley a few kilometers from Corte is one of the best known.
A truly beautiful hiking route : Departing from Corte (Central Corsica), head towards the Restonica valley for 16km and arrive at the Grottelle sheepfolds. This is the starting point for the hike to the lakes. It takes about 3 hours round trip to get to the first one at Lake Melo. The trail is not shaded, you should plan to leave early in the morning. To get to the second lake, you have to add 45 minutes (one way only) and this part is more difficult than the first.
The path is well marked, it is necessary to have shoes suitable for walking because it is strewn with small stones. The hike is one of the most beautiful on the island
