{"id":21744,"date":"2020-07-01T16:04:44","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T14:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/restonica-valley\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T14:05:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T12:05:38","slug":"restonica-valley","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/en\/restonica-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Restonica Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f570f5a6 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-4b8a35f6\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Restonica Valley<\/strong><\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c869e70b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-76a45511 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-a9e62e88      \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-toc__separator'><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#restonica-valley\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Restonica Valley<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-restonica-valley-a-mineral-sanctuary-in-the-heart-of-corsica\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The Restonica Valley: A mineral sanctuary in the heart of Corsica<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-restonica-valley\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The Restonica Valley<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#where-is-the-valley-located-and-how-do-you-get-there\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Where is the valley located and how do you get there?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#when-should-you-plan-your-mountain-excursion\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">When should you plan your mountain excursion?<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-discover-its-lakes-and-natural-pools\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How to discover its lakes and natural pools?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#in-conclusion-to-this-article\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">In conclusion to this article,<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#its-time-to-discover-corsica\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">It&#039;s time to discover Corsica!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#why-choose-corsica-camping\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Why choose Corsica Camping?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#faq-about-the-restonica-valley\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">FAQ about the Restonica Valley<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#visit-our-social-media-to-discover-more-images-and-places-in-corsica-careful-it-will-make-you-want-to-join-us\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Visit our social media to discover more images and places in Corsica (Careful, it will make you want to join us!)<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#b0d049\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The Restonica Valley<\/mark>: A mineral sanctuary in the heart of Corsica<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">Starting from the historic town of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/en\/northern-corsica-campsites\/corte-campsites\/\">Corte<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>the Restonica Valley<\/strong> plunges into the Corsican central massif, offering visitors a spectacle of granite walls and <strong>Laricio<\/strong> pine forests. This classified site, one of the most visited on the island, is an essential stop for hiking and wilderness enthusiasts. This article provides you with the key insights needed to approach this high mountain territory with the preparation and respect it demands! So, let&#8217;s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-image-gallery uagb-block-0c7c6b86     \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-3 spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-tab-3 spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-mob-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper\" data-spectra-gallery-image-id=\"40275\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lac-en-altitude-restonica-1024x683.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lac-en-altitude-restonica-1024x683.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lac-en-altitude-restonica-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Melo Lake in the Restonica Valley, a jewel of the mountains of Corte in Haute-Corse.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper\" data-spectra-gallery-image-id=\"39173\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-de-corte-1024x683.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-de-corte-1024x683.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-de-corte-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Statue of Pascal Paoli in Corte, a tribute to the Father of the Corsican Homeland.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper\" data-spectra-gallery-image-id=\"39163\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nature-sauvage-vallee-restonica-1024x683.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nature-sauvage-vallee-restonica-1024x683.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nature-sauvage-vallee-restonica-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Laricio pines and maquis under the sun in the Restonica Valley, preserved nature.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-768f22f3\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">The Restonica Valley<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Restonica Valley<\/strong> is a canyon carved by the river of the same name, stretching for about 15 kilometres to the foot of the island&#8217;s highest peaks. It is defined by its granite pools filled with crystal-clear water and its steep trails leading to glacial lakes. It should be noted that this area is subject to strict protection, as you might expect, due to the richness of its biodiversity and the fragility of its geological balance. You will be able to appreciate the breathtaking landscapes through this article and the photos we have included to introduce it to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-99ab0b03\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Why is this site an emblem of Corsican heritage?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">The significance of the <strong>Restonica<\/strong> goes beyond its purely natural aesthetic appeal; it embodies the pastoral and mountain identity of inland Corsica. Its ecological value is exceptional, home to endemic species and glacial formations unique in the Mediterranean. In addition, it plays a crucial role in the current challenges of preserving water resources and managing tourist flows in natural environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-52b39619\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Where is the valley located and how do you get there?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">The site begins at the exit of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicacamping.com\/camping-corte\/\">Corte<\/a><\/strong>, in the department of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/en\/\">Haute-Corse<\/a><\/strong>. Access is via a winding and narrow road that runs alongside the river, so there too, as you will see, be careful if you have rented a car during your stay. Be aware that during the summer season, traffic is regulated and shuttle services are often provided to limit the influx of individual vehicles to the terminal car park on the <strong>Frasseta<\/strong> plateau.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-image-gallery uagb-block-125575a5     \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-3 spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-tab-3 spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-mob-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper\" data-spectra-gallery-image-id=\"39164\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vallee-de-la-restonica-1024x683.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vallee-de-la-restonica-1024x683.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vallee-de-la-restonica-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Bird&apos;s-eye view of the Restonica Valley and its rocky walls from the trails.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper\" data-spectra-gallery-image-id=\"39172\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/les-campings-au-centre-de-la-corse-a-corte-1024x596.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/les-campings-au-centre-de-la-corse-a-corte-1024x596.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/les-campings-au-centre-de-la-corse-a-corte-300x175.webp\" alt=\"Citadel of Corte and historic town against a backdrop of mountains, in the heart of Haute-Corse.\" loading=\"lazy\" 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32H144C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48V64H192L242.5 38.76C251.4 34.31 261.2 32 271.1 32H448C483.3 32 512 60.65 512 96V416C512 451.3 483.3 480 448 480H64C28.65 480 0 451.3 0 416V128C0 92.65 28.65 64 64 64zM220.6 121.2C211.7 125.7 201.9 128 192 128H64V192H178.8C200.8 176.9 227.3 168 256 168C284.7 168 311.2 176.9 333.2 192H448V96H271.1L220.6 121.2zM256 216C207.4 216 168 255.4 168 304C168 352.6 207.4 392 256 392C304.6 392 344 352.6 344 304C344 255.4 304.6 216 256 216z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-04adb162\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>When should you plan your mountain excursion?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">The season is a key factor in enjoying the <strong>Restonica<\/strong>. <strong>While spring offers the spectacle of thawing and wild waterfalls<\/strong>, <strong>summer remains the preferred period for river swimming<\/strong>, despite record crowds. It should be noted that autumn adorns the valley with the orange and reddish colours typical of the region and offers milder temperatures for walking, while winter transforms the site into an alpine domain reserved for experienced practitioners!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-0c61a639\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How to discover its lakes and natural pools?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exploring the valley generally revolves around two main activities<\/strong>: relaxing by the rock pools and hiking to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/en\/melo-lake\/\">Melo and Capitello lakes<\/a><\/strong>. The trail to Lake Melo, although waymarked, has technical sections requiring suitable footwear. For a more relaxed approach, many direct access points to the river allow you to enjoy the cool water in a truly majestic setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">What should you be careful about to preserve this fragile site?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">Visiting high mountain areas obviously requires strict safety and good-conduct rules. Bear in mind that the weather can change abruptly at altitude, so it is essential to check conditions before setting off! In addition, respecting wildlife and plants, as well as carefully managing your waste, is essential to keeping this natural gem clean. Wild camping and fires are strictly prohibited to prevent the risk of fire and damage to the soil. Thank you for strictly following these rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-image-gallery uagb-block-b93b6caa     \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery spectra-image-gallery__layout--masonry spectra-image-gallery__layout--masonry-col-2 spectra-image-gallery__layout--masonry-col-tab-3 spectra-image-gallery__layout--masonry-col-mob-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper--isotope\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper\" data-spectra-gallery-image-id=\"39161\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--masonry\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-haute-corse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mont-brumeux-de-la-vallee-de-la-restonica.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" 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Discovering it is an invitation to contemplation, provided you take a responsible and cautious approach to tourism. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/corsicacamping.com\">Corsicacamping.com<\/a><\/strong> encourages you to explore this exceptional heritage by choosing times of low visitor numbers and adopting a protective attitude toward this wild environment that deserves to be preserved, as the whole of the Island of Beauty should be! Thank you for taking the time to read this article, and I hope to see you in one of my other articles,<em> \u00e0 prestu <\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-37ccb6b8\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">It&#8217;s time to discover Corsica!<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\">To do that, nothing could be simpler: choose a Corsica campsite from the independent Corsica Camping group to enjoy a type of accommodation <strong>that is authentic, friendly and deeply rooted in the local area<\/strong>, where every stay supports a living and preserved Corsica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-modal uagb-block-0f50ab54 uagb-modal-wrapper\" data-escpress=\"enable\" data-overlayclick=\"enable\"><div class=\"uagb-spectra-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a class=\"uagb-modal-button-link wp-block-button__link uagb-modal-trigger\" href=\"#\" onclick=\"return false;\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"uagb-modal-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Why choose Corsica Camping!<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"uagb-effect-default uagb-modal-popup uagb-block-0f50ab54 uagb-modal-type-popup uagb-modal-position-centered\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-modal-popup-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-8a8ce1e7 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cornflowerblue-clam-152115.hostingersite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cropped-logo-corsica-campings-00-1.png\" alt=\"Agence de voyage Corsica Campings\" class=\"uag-image-84877\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" title=\"cropped-logo-corsica-campings-00-1.png\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-d408ef09 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#81137c\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Why choose Corsica Camping?<\/mark><\/h2><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><br\/>Human-sized, family-friendly campsites<strong><\/strong>, for a truly warm welcome. A <strong>complete Corsican immersion<\/strong> (nature, culture, local products). <strong>Quiet and comfortable<\/strong> places, far from mass tourism, with a <strong>warm atmosphere<\/strong> where you quickly feel at home.<br\/><br\/>\ud83e\udd1d <strong>Their Commitments<\/strong><br\/>Preserving natural sites, <strong>supporting the local economy<\/strong> (short supply chains, Corsican partners), <strong>respecting the identity of the places<\/strong> <strong>and of the sea<\/strong>, and promoting <strong>gentle tourism<\/strong>, authentic and sustainable.<br\/><br\/>To do this, nothing could be simpler: choose a Corsican campsite from the independent group <strong>Corsica Camping<\/strong> to enjoy an <strong>authentic, friendly and committed<\/strong> stay in the heart of the island&#8217;s most beautiful landscapes.<br\/><br\/><strong>Book now<\/strong> and discover Corsica the way we love it here: real, warm and unforgettable. \ud83c\udf0a\u26f0\ufe0f\ud83c\udfd5\ufe0f<\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicacamping.com\/\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"return true;\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Heading to Corsica Camping!<\/span><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504.3 273.6l-112.1 104c-6.992 6.484-17.18 8.218-25.94 4.406c-8.758-3.812-14.42-12.45-14.42-21.1L351.9 288H32C14.33 288 .0002 273.7 .0002 255.1S14.33 224 32 224h319.9l0-72c0-9.547 5.66-18.19 14.42-22c8.754-3.809 18.95-2.075 25.94 4.41l112.1 104C514.6 247.9 514.6 264.1 504.3 273.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><button class=\"uagb-modal-popup-close\" aria-label=\"Close Modal\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 361.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div \n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-google-map uagb-google-map__wrap uagb-block-113104a4     \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t<embed\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"uagb-google-map__iframe\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Google Map for \"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Vall%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20Restonica&#038;z=9&#038;hl=fr&#038;t=m&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"640\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"400\"\n\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/embed>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"En Corse, comment concilier tourisme et environnement ? 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Due to the fragility of the site and the narrowness of the road, access may be regulated during the summer season with a system of <strong>mandatory shuttles<\\\/strong> to reach the terminus (Bergeries de Grotelle). It is advisable to check with the Corte Tourist Office before setting off.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Can you swim in the Restonica river?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong><\\\/strong><\\\/strong><\\\/strong><\\\/strong><\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, the Restonica is famous for its <strong>natural pools<\\\/strong> of clear, fresh water. Throughout the valley, you will find basins carved into the granite where you can cool off. Be careful, however, as the water remains fast-flowing and cold, even in the height of summer, rarely exceeding <strong>15\\u00b0C<\\\/strong>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How difficult is the hike to Lake Melo and Lake Capitello?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong><\\\/strong><\\\/strong><\\\/strong><\\\/strong><\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The hike to <strong>Lake Melo<\\\/strong> (1,711 m) is of moderate difficulty, with about 1 hour of climbing from the Bergeries de Grotelle. Access to <strong>Lake Capitello<\\\/strong> (1,930 m) is more strenuous and steep (allow an extra 45 minutes). 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In winter and spring, the road may be closed due to snow and the lakes are often frozen, offering a spectacular alpine landscape but reserved for well-equipped hikers.\"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-788292f0 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How do you get to the Restonica Valley from Corte?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Access to the <strong>Restonica Valley<\/strong> is via the D623 road starting from Corte. Due to the fragility of the site and the narrowness of the road, access may be regulated during the summer season with a system of <strong>mandatory shuttles<\/strong> to reach the terminus (Bergeries de Grotelle). It is advisable to check with the Corte Tourist Office before setting off.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-a9f91b38 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Can you swim in the Restonica river?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes, the Restonica is famous for its <strong>natural pools<\/strong> of clear, fresh water. Throughout the valley, you will find basins carved into the granite where you can cool off. Be careful, however, as the water remains fast-flowing and cold, even in the height of summer, rarely exceeding <strong>15\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-961aeeae \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How difficult is the hike to Lake Melo and Lake Capitello?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The hike to <strong>Lake Melo<\/strong> (1,711 m) is of moderate difficulty, with about 1 hour of climbing from the Bergeries de Grotelle. Access to <strong>Lake Capitello<\/strong> (1,930 m) is more strenuous and steep (allow an extra 45 minutes). Good walking shoes are essential as the terrain is rocky and can be slippery.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-af55645b \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">Do you have to pay to park in the Restonica Valley?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>In summer, parking at the lot at the end of the valley (Grotelle) is <strong>paid<\/strong>. This fee helps maintain and preserve this site, classified as a &#8220;Grand Site de France&#8221;. During peak times, spaces are limited; consider leaving early in the morning or using the shuttle buses.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-a7881217 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">What is the best time to visit the Restonica?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>To enjoy swimming and the lakes without the crowds, the months of <strong>June and September<\/strong> are ideal. 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