The Restonica Valley: a jewel of wild nature in Northern Corsica
Between nature sport and relaxation, is your heart swinging for your camping holiday in Haute-Corse ? Don’t miss the superb Restonica Valley, in Corte in the heart of the Corsica Regional Natural Park. Its landscapes and gorges will give you everything you want to escape and recharge your batteries: from hikes in the maquis to refreshing swims in natural swimming pools… All in the heart of exceptional fauna and flora.
The Restonica valley in the heart of Corsica
Absolutely worth discovering, the Restonica valley is a wild jewel of Corsica with its emerald lakes, its gorges and its crystal-colored waterfalls. To reach Monte Rotondo, starting from the citadel of Corte, the tricky road crosses the river, runs alongside old sheepfolds, and makes its way through granite peaks. Idyllic landscapes, bathed by waterfalls where children can enjoy natural swimming pools.
Dive into the heart of the Corsican maquis, you will have the chance to admire a unique landscape, with a mineral and wild decor: between forests of laricio pines, junipers and rowan trees. As for wildlife, the Restonica valley is a treasure with its goats, foxes, great spotted woodpeckers and golden eagles.
Protected natural areas of the Corsican Regional Natural Park
Classified as a Grand National Site since 1985, the Restonica Valley is one of the most visited protected natural places. Spread over 20 km, it is a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts.
Hiking route to the Restonica gorges
You will discover the Restonica gorges during a 20km hike departing from Corte. During the course you will certainly enjoy a swim in one of the natural swimming pools. The Restonica Gorges form one of the most beautiful valleys in Corsica. The Restonica valley is, like many other of the most beautiful places in Corsica, a site protected as a classified site. Road access to the valley remains simple and possible, although the road can be narrow in places and does not allow access to certain types of vehicles. There are many activities to practice in the valley; swimming, hiking, climbing, fishing.
