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Winter in Central Corsica
Central Corsica: a pastoral tradition that is still alive
Arriving from Ajaccio and heading towards Corte, you will traverse the Venacaise region in the heart of the Corsican Regional Nature Park. A land of livestock herding and human migration, theVenaco region is reputed for producing the island’s most prestigious cheeses
You are certain to admire the achievement that is the Pont du Vecchio, constructed by Gustave Eiffel,which provides a trail crossing high above the ravine.
Countless villages await your visit, such as Muracciole. They have all the typical charm of the Corsican villages that perch on the island’s mountainsides. Take the time to visit the chapel with its frescoes dating from the XV and XVI Centuries.
At the entrance to Corte begins the Restonica Valley from where, weather permitting, you can set off on a walk to the lakes of Melo and of Capitello.
Corte, the former capital of independent Corsica under Pascal Paoli, is a city that is dominated by its citadel, which was built on a rocky outcrop. Enjoy the superb view from the eagle’s nest before visiting the Ethnographic Museum of Corsica, which was the citadel’s former barracks.
Sample Falculellu, a sweet speciality made with Brocciu cheese and served on a chestnut leaf, whilst admiring the Chapelle Sainte Croix located in the city centre or the Palais Nationale, which was the seat of government for an independent Corsica under Pascal Paoli (1755-1769) and the first university in Corsica in 1765.
Asco and Niolo
The high valley of Asco starts its climb at the foot of Monte Cinto, the highest summit in Corsica at 2851 metres. Passing through La Scala di Santa Regina, a former access route for Niolo, you can discover another side to Corsica, arid and wild, where only the shepherds and the experienced walkers dare to venture.
In the very heart of the Regional Nature Park, Calacuccia provides an exceptional view from the banks of a man-made lake, surrounded by snow-covered mountains.
If you are patient enough, you may be able to surprise a mouflon mountain sheep, or see a vulture and a golden eagle soaring, the lords of the Corsican mountains.
Take the children on a guided visit to the village of the tortoises at Moltifao and stroll right along to the Genoese bridge atAsco that links the Asco with the Niolo.