From the Chjarasgiolu footbridge to the Riviseccu footbridge

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U chjassu di u fiume (The River Path)
A trail in the lower Restonica Valley. This trail is ideal for a family walk. In summer, where the trail runs close to the river, you can combine the pleasure of the walk with a refreshing dip.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.65 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,325 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 381 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,595 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,549 ft
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Swimming pools on arrival
Restonica River
Restonica River

Description of the walk

Take the shuttle bus from Corte to reach the trailhead in the Restonica Valley. (Regarding the shuttle bus: check with the Tourist Office for details).

This route can be split into two sections:
- From the Chjarasgiolu footbridge to the Tuani campsite
- From Tuani to the Riviseccu footbridge

(S) Take the path on the right as you leave the Chjarasgiolu footbridge. Continue until you reach a spot suitable for a swim.

(1) Carry on to the Tuani campsite.

(2) Walk through the campsite and reach Tuani.

(3) From here, you can return to Corte via the shuttle bus. Alternatively, continue to the left and take the path leading to the Riviseccu footbridge (1 hour 30 minutes’ walk). At the crossroads, turn left, then right, then left again until you reach a spot for a swim.

(4) Carry on until you reach the Riviseccu footbridge (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 1,558 ft - Chjarasgiolu footbridge - Restonica
  2. 1 : mi 0.47 - alt. 1,631 ft - Swimming spot - Restonica
  3. 2 : mi 2.01 - alt. 2,113 ft - Tuani Campsite - Restonica
  4. 3 : mi 2.14 - alt. 2,110 ft - Tuani - Restonica
  5. 4 : mi 3.2 - alt. 2,395 ft - Swimming spot
  6. E : mi 3.65 - alt. 2,510 ft - Riviseccu footbridge

Notes

To return to the starting point and to Corte from the end point (4): Cross the bridge and follow the dirt track back up to the road where the shuttle bus stop is located.

Please note that this walk can also be done heading down the Restonica Valley:
The shuttle can drop you off either at the Tuani stop or the Riviseccu stop, allowing you to walk down towards the Ghjarasgiolu footbridge.

You’ll need to wear suitable footwear (trainers), bring water and perhaps a packed lunch.

Worth a visit

Restonica Gorges: don’t forget your swimming costume during the summer months.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 19422402

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Not easy to find at first, but well shaded.

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lutin2706
lutin2706

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike in the Restonica Valley. We did it backwards (downhill) to avoid too much elevation gain.
The only technical difficulty was crossing a torrent, which was in flood at that time of year (early May).

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Gmendez
Gmendez

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike... but be warned, it's quite difficult in hot weather... not necessarily suitable for children... a hike with splendid aerial views... but far from the swimming pools that you actually reach after the campsite... those who want to walk and swim should start from the campsite or stay around the starting point...

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Maniel
Maniel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike along the river gorge. Frequent water sources to cool off. Completed in 1 hour and 40 minutes without breaks.
Return possible by road in 30 minutes without waiting for the shuttle.
The hike is still accessible by car from the starting point despite the landslide.

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