Lac de Crena, Glacial lake in Orto, France.
Lac de Creno covers approximately 2.3 hectares at an elevation of 1,310 meters above sea level, surrounded by dense forests of laricio pines that can reach heights of 40 meters.
The lake was formed by glacial activity during past ice ages, serving as a geological witness to climate changes that occurred in the Western Mediterranean region over millennia.
This natural site holds significant value within Corsican hiking and nature appreciation communities, serving as a popular destination for outdoor recreation and environmental education activities.
Access to the lake requires approximately one hour of hiking from Soccia village, following a marked trail that gradually ascends through chestnut groves and pine forests.
Lac de Creno stands as the only lake in Corsica completely surrounded by dense forest, creating a rare woodland environment on this Mediterranean island.
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