Cascade de Radule, Waterfall in Albertacce, Corsica, France
The Cascade de Radule is a waterfall in Albertacce, in the heart of Corsica, not far from the Col de Vergio mountain pass. The water drops about 82 feet (25 meters) down a rock face and collects into two natural pools at the base.
The area around the waterfall sits within the Monte Cinto massif and was shaped over time by the Golo river carving through the rock. The forests of Laricio pine that cover the valley belong to the Valdu Niellu forest, long considered one of the finest on the island.
The Cascade de Radule sits along the Golo river, one of the longest rivers in Corsica, which begins high in the mountains above. On the way to the falls, the trail passes shepherds' farms where visitors can taste local cheeses and other mountain products.
The starting point is on the RD 84 road near the sharp bend known as the Fer à Cheval, where a small parking area is available. The trail to the waterfall is marked with blue signs and takes around one hour on foot.
The flow of the waterfall changes noticeably with the seasons: spring snowmelt makes it run at its strongest, while summer brings a much gentler stream. The natural pools at the base are deep enough to swim in, and on warm days both locals and visitors wade in to cool off.
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