The first part of the route starts in Corte at the parking lot of the Casino supermarket where you can do some shopping for the road. Refueling is possible in the immediate vicinity. When you have passed the Restonica, take the exit on the left and follow the signs to the Gorges de la Restonica, a narrow and winding road (16 km) with heavy traffic in the summer months. Passing oncoming traffic is often difficult, even on a motorcycle. At the end are the parking areas of Bergeries de Grotelle. Attention: strict traffic rules apply in summer: no rising traffic between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm, parking outside the official parking areas is prohibited. Apart from a surprising piece of clinker paving between the asphalt, this is a safe road. It is therefore best to leave as early as possible in the morning to avoid the crowds and take something warm with you because it can be cold in the gorges.
The river Restonica has its source in the Lac de Melo, a high mountain lake. In many thousands of years, this river has worn through the landscape, creating the Gorges de la Restonica. Early in history, this gorge became known for its beauty. Precisely because this gorge has been quite inaccessible for centuries, nature has had free reign. As a result, the Gorges de la Restonica is known to this day as one of the most beautiful natural areas in Corsica.

Corte is the main town of the Corsican interior, halfway between Bastia and Ajaccio, at a strategic crossroads of several valleys. From 1755 to 1769, Corte was the capital of the 'Corsican Nation', led by patriot Pascal Paoli. The citadel has a rich history and was already transformed into a real fortress in 1419. After many years of different rulers, the citadel became the symbol of Corsica's independence. Pascal Paoli later established the island's first university here. When the French occupied Corsica in 1769, the citadel became a military site. Now you will find the tourist office, a museum, an art institute and many historical archives. On the upper level is the castle. The Nid d'Aigle is the highest tower and overlooks the valleys of Restonica and Tavignano.

You drive through Corte towards Castirla. The road winds over the slopes to the Ponte Castirla. Turn right over the bridge. Here the track becomes narrower and more uneven. The village of Popolasca is located at the foot of a reddish mountain with sharp rocky points that reach a height of more than 2100 meters. The village itself is very small with traditional Corsican houses following the steep slope to the church that stands at the top of Popolasca. The Church of Saint-Dominique is Baroque in style and has a tall bell tower, with several brightly colored statues in the small interior. The ruins of the chapel of Saint-Jean can also be seen on the northern edge of Popolasca.

From here it goes to Ponte-Leccia. Here you will encounter the last gas station for the time being.
The Ponte-Leccia bridge is a picturesque donkey bridge of Genoese origin with beautiful arches. It was built before 1679, as can be seen from an old map of the Bastia Museum, which mentions it already at that date under the name of Ponte alla Leccia. This bridge was only used for the passage of animals and pedestrians. In 1782 it was decided to rebuild and widen the carriageway. The work was more extensive than on other bridges. About forty new arches were placed; they rest on supports driven into the vault. The abutments, piers and outlets have been extended. In 1836 the slope of the bridge was reduced and it takes on the appearance as we know it today.

On the Col de Prato you can have a nice lunch in restaurant A Magu. A meal with local products from starter to dessert.

Morosaglia is a picturesque, peaceful town, divided into several hamlets: a typical Corsican mountain village. It is also the birthplace of the 18th-century hero of independent Corsica, Pascal Paoli. His birthplace in the hamlet of Stretta is now a museum.
You continue on the D71 towards Cervione. You drive here alternately through the open low mountain range and dark chestnut forests, on excellent asphalt.

In restaurant U Magu they serve top quality meals, with local products from starter to dessert. The staff is very friendly and the service is fast.

Not far from Piedroce you can see the ruins of the Couvent d'Orezza. Once this strategically located monastery was a very important religious center. During the War of Independence it was a stronghold of resistance against Genoa. Pascal Paoli drew up the first constitution for Corsica and met Napoleon Bonaparte there in 1790. The monastery was destroyed during the French Revolution and in World War II it was blown up by the Germans. Today it is a ruin overgrown with ivy. Very photogenic!

You take the road towards Folelli, a road with hairpin bends that takes you to the small spa town of Orezza. It is known for its cold, ferruginous and naturally carbonated spring water. It is purified and stripped of unpleasant aftertaste, where the wonderfully refreshing mineral water can be drunk perfectly.
The road then runs along a vertiginous ravine, with a view of the Lac de l'Alesani reservoir and the plain of the east coast in the background.

The high mountain village of Cervione is the capital of the Costa Verde and the starting point of the Corniche de la Castagniccia. The city is famous for its hazelnut cultivation and its many delicious hazelnut specialties.

In Santa-Maria-Poggio turn right to the B&B Carpe Diem. 5 minutes from the azure sea, in a quiet and refined environment, the villa Carpe Diem offers a relaxing stay for all lovers of well-being and the art of living. Relax in the jacuzzi, sauna, by the pool or in the shade of the cork oaks. There is also a private parking at the B&B.