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Lac de Melu

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Lac de Melu, Glacial lake in Haute-Corse, France

The lake sits at 1710 meters elevation, measures 0.065 square kilometers in area, and reaches depths of 20 meters in the Corsican mountains.

Formed by ancient glacial activity, the lake developed during past geological periods when ice masses shaped the mountainous terrain of Haute-Corse.

The lake carries different names across languages, including Lavu di Melu in Corsican, reflecting the multilingual heritage of the Mediterranean island.

The hiking trail starts at Grotelle mountain hut at 1370 meters, covering 4.6 kilometers round trip with 396 meters of elevation gain.

Scientists discovered a new bacterial species in the lake waters, naming it Polynucleobacter meluiroseus after its place of origin.

Location: Haute-Corse

Elevation above the sea: 1,710 m

GPS coordinates: 42.21306,9.02250

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:06

Photo author: Patrick Rouzet
Photo license: GFDL

Remote locations in Corsica beyond coastal routes

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This route connects mountains, forests and valleys of Corsica. It links prehistoric sites, Genoese towers, nature reserves, lakes and remote beaches. The trails lead to archaeological sites, waterfalls and historical villages.

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