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Lac de Mélo and lac de Capitello via the Restonica valley — Parc Naturel Régional de Corse

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Lac de Mélo and lac de Capitello via the Restonica valley — Parc Naturel Régional de Corse

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Lac de Mélo and lac de Capitello via the Restonica valley — Parc Naturel Régional de Corse

03:54

7.67km

580m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.70 km for 4.26 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

1.43 km

Melo Shepherd's Hut (Félix's)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Open only in summer, this charming sheepfold is located not far from that of Grotelle, in the Restonica valley. Authentic and friendly, it is faithful to Corsican culture.

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2.82 km

Lake Melo

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful but also well-visited lake. Located about 200 meters below Lac de Capitello. It can be reached from the GR20 by descending to the Brèche de Capitello or by climbing through the Restonica valley.

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3.88 km

Lake Capitello

Highlight • Lake

Great idyll, challenging hike from the Restonica Valley. If you still have some strength, follow the yellow square and climb up to the GR 20. You will be greeted with …

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7.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.26 km

2.41 km

475 m

457 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

475 m

340 m

166 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

September 12, 2023,Korsika - Melosee / Capitellosee

At the beginning, always follow the street and do not follow the sign to the right!

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May 29, 2023,Wanderung zu den Gletscherseen Lac de Melo + Lac de Capitello

Incorrect time calculation. With small breaks it was 4 hours 15 minutes.

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