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Lac de MELO walks
Lakes Mélo and Capitello in Restonica
Visorando member 
18.44 km
+1,153 m
-1,153 m
8h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Corte (Haute-Corse)
A magnificent and unmissable hike.
Caution: the passage of ladders and cables before Lac Melo and the descent of this section may prove difficult for those not accustomed to using this equipment and also to stony paths.
20/05/2024: Hike modified. The Restonica valley is no longer accessible by car! The start is now at the last stop served by the shuttle bus(Pont de Frasseta). See practical information.
From Lake Melo to the Brèche de Capitello
Visorando member 
20.06 km
+1,300 m
-1,292 m
9h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Corte (Haute-Corse)
This is a very beautiful hike that allows you to discover the two lakes of Melo and Capitello with a view of the Brèche de Capitello. The view from the breach allows you to discover both sides of the massif.
20/05/2024: The Restonica Valley is no longer accessible by car! The starting point is now at the last stop served by the shuttle bus( Pont de Frasseta) . See practical information.
Walks near Lac de MELO
Corsica Stage 2: Refuge de A Sega to Albertacce
Visorando member 
12.58 km
+539 m
-852 m
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Corte (Haute-Corse)
Second day of the hike between Corte and Porto.
The trail begins by climbing up to Bocca Arinella, where we discover our destination: after Lake Calacuccia, the village of Albertacce.
Corsica Stage 3: Albertacce to Col de Vergio
Visorando member 
15.46 km
+772 m
-224 m
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Albertacce (Haute-Corse)
This third stage takes us to the Col de Vergio, the highest point of the day, which marks the start of the descent to Porto.
We will pass by the beautiful Radule waterfall and its pools, which are perfect for swimming.
Corsica Stage 5: Col de Vergio to Evisa
Visorando member 
11.46 km
+182 m
-753 m
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Albertacce (Haute-Corse)
After our break at the Col de Vergio, we head back towards the sea.
During this stage, we will cross the beautiful Aîtone forest with its swimming pools and paved paths in some places.
Corsica between the mountains and the sea
Visorando member 
80.54 km
+3,613 m
-3,996 m
6 days
Moderate
Departure from Corte (Haute-Corse)
This hike is a variation (in terms of the route and starting point) of the Mare à Mare Nord. We set off from Corte, a very pretty town, and arrived at the Gulf of Porto.
We stopped at the Refuge de Sega, the Gite d'Albertacce, the Col de Vergio (where we stayed for two days to explore Lake Nino) and Evisa before arriving in Porto.
Corsica Stage 1: Corte to the Refuge de Sega
Visorando member 
12.36 km
+997 m
-290 m
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Corte (Haute-Corse)
First stage of the hike from Corte to the sea, at Marine de Porto.
This first day is a steady climb up to the Refuge de A Sega.
From Evisa to Porto
Visorando member 
10.26 km
+178 m
-935 m
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Évisa (Corse-du-Sud)
For this last stage, as soon as you leave Evisa, take the discovery trail and descend the beautiful Spelunca Gorges. After the Genoese bridge at Pianella, you will arrive at the beautiful village of Ota and descend towards the marina at Porto.