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The lakes of Upper Corsica

The most beautiful lakes in Corsica

A mountain in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Corsica and its interior are full of wonders and beautiful discoveries.
With hiking shoes on, set off to explore deep Corsica on marked trails to reach the most beautiful lakes in the region. Here is our selection of 5 lakes not to be missed during your vacation in Corsica.

With its mountains in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Corsica and its interior are full of natural wonders and beautiful discoveries. It is the subtle alliance of heavenly beaches and the mountains, the warmth of the Mediterranean, the freshness of its lakes and waterfalls and its color harmonies between vegetation, rocky landscapes and turquoise reflections of its bodies of water.

With hiking shoes on, set off to discover deep, wild and authentic Corsica on marked trails to reach the most beautiful lakes in the region, nestled in preserved spaces.

Spending a camping holiday in Corsica also and above all means exploring the majestic valleys and mountains that culminate in this magical territory of France. During your hikes towards the Corsican mountains, you will enjoy the unique landscape of its renowned lakes as well as those that are lesser known. In summer, going back into the hinterland to seek the freshness of the mountains, a waterfall or under the Corsican pines near a lake is a real pleasure ! Time stands still and your eyes will be filled with the beauty of nature, for a dream vacation.

You will see in our various guides to the most beautiful regions and the most beautiful lakes of Corsica, the exceptional richness of high reliefs with heritage and mineral panoramas. In the off-seasons, the contrast between the warm water temperatures and the cold air at altitude are a source of precipitation in the mountains: this is why Corsica is so green and this is why its waterfalls and its lakes remain powerful and majestic, even most often in midsummer.

Discover the beauty of the lakes in the heart of the Corsican mountains

In the heart of the great massifs, the 40 Corsican lakes of glacial origin will offer all nature lovers magical panoramas, most of them located via the summits of Mount Rotondo, Mount Cinto, Mount Renoso… Beautiful excursions and hikes in perspective.

Here is our selection of the 4 lakes in Haute-Corse not to be missed during your holidays in Corsica

If you want to see splendid expanses of water in the heart of the Corsican mountains, follow the best routes to get there, discover our Corsican lake guides near the famous GR20.

 

Bastani Lake

Bastani Lake

Monte Renoso is among 6 largest peaks on the island with Monte Cinto, Monte Rotondo, Paglia Orba, Monte Padru, Monte d’Oro.

The lakes of Melo and Capitello

The lakes of Melo and Capitello

From Corte (Central Corsica), head towards the Restonica valley for 16km and arrive at the Grottelle sheepfolds.

 

Oriente Lake

Oriente Lake

It is not one of the best known on the island but for some specialists, it is one of the most beautiful lakes in Corsica.

Lake Nino

Lake Nino

Lake Nino is the second largest lake on the Isle of Beauty, known for its pozzine, which means “well” in Corsican.