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Climbing by stairs and chains – Lake Melo loop from Lac de Melo

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Corsica

Climbing by stairs and chains – Lake Melo loop from Lac de Melo

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3.0

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Climbing by stairs and chains – Lake Melo loop from Lac de Melo

02:16

4.41km

340m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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: April 16, 2026

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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 1.23 km for 1.96 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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960 m

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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1.18 km

Swimming in the Restonica

Highlight • River

You can swim wonderfully in the very cold water. Water depth about 2 m and a small waterfall

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1.94 km

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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2.27 km

West trail to Lake Melo

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Compared to the Ostweg, there is significantly more rubble, although many areas have already been defused. The steeper and more exposed areas on the slabs were provided with ladders and …

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4.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.25 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.28 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

6°C

7 %

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Climbing by stairs and chains – Lake Melo loop from Lac de Melo

Melo Shepherd's Hut (Félix's)

Swimming in the Restonica

Climbing by stairs and chains

Lake Melo

West trail to Lake Melo

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