Lac de l'Ospedale, reservoir in France
Lac de l'Ospedale is an artificial reservoir in southern Corsica surrounded by pine forests and rocky slopes rising from the water. The dam supplies drinking water to villages below and stores water during dry periods for local use.
The reservoir was created by dam construction to meet the region's water storage needs. The surrounding area once relied on agriculture and herding before the water project shifted focus toward resource management and outdoor recreation.
The area reflects a heritage of farming and herding that shapes the local landscape and daily rhythms. Small villages nearby feature modest stone houses and narrow streets where visitors can observe the unhurried pace of rural Corsican life.
A winding mountain road with scenic views leads up to a parking area near the dam where visitors can easily start their visit. The site offers good access for walking along the shore and starting hikes into the surrounding forest trails.
The reservoir feeds the source of the Oso River, which tumbles down as Piscia di Gallo waterfall into natural rock basins carved over time. This hidden cascade remains one of the least known spots nearby, offering cool water and geological features that visitors often miss.
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