The only Via Cordata
in the Restonica Valley
Via cordata Restonica
Altipiani has just finished setting up the via corda in the Restonica valley. A via corda or via cordata is a vertical hike, a first approach to discovering the world of Corsican rock and taffoni, in complete safety and with no pre-requisites. For this vertical hike, we’ve followed the natural lines of the rock, its cracks, its natural ledges and above all the holes carved out by time, the taffoni, which form natural steps. You’ll be climbing the most beautiful staircase in the world. The via corda Restonica Taffoni and Restonica Le Sphynx is a shared adventure for children aged 7 and over.
Playing with the rock
By equipping this magnificent rock face to create the via corda, Altipiani wanted to make climbing accessible to everyone.
The Restonica Taffoni via corda is the ideal way to discover vertical hiking.
Lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes, it takes you sometimes inside, sometimes above the taffoni, these cavities carved out by time.
The Restonica Taffoni via cordata follows all the natural passages carved into the rock.
The via cordata di L’Orsu is longer and a little more challenging.
The name of Corte and its region, ‘Green Capital of Corsica’, takes on its full meaning in the midst of this vertical and mineral escapade.
via cordata, via corda what is it?
A Via corda, or Via cordata, should not be confused with a Via ferrata: a via ferrata is a course laid out with a cable, or lifeline, that remains fixed along the entire length of the course.
Unlike a via ferrata, a via cordata has discreet equipment that is not permanently fixed.
The rock is fitted with anchors that allow the rope to be fixed in place as we pass. It can also be fitted with a few steps or handholds embedded in the rock face, so that you can easily negotiate passages that seem a little more complicated.
The via corda Restonica Taffoni
Via Cordata Restonica
47.00€ 3 hours
Book The Via cordata Restonica Taffoni in Private
Via Cordata Restonica en Privé
350.00€ 3 hours
the Via cordata di L'Orsu
The via corda: di L’Orsu starts from Restonica Taffoni. We move away from it to gain altitude on an incredible path, a natural sculpture of steps that climb diagonally up the vertical rock face. After a few changes of direction, we reach the mouth of the Bear, which we cross before it wakes up.
Book the Via cordata di L'Orsu
Via Corda di l’Orsu
60.00€ 4 hours
Book the via corda di L'Orsu in private
Via Corda di l’Orsu en Privé
420.00€ 5 hours
Via Corda Restonica Taffoni in pictures
Practical info
Via cordata de la vallée de la Restonica :
Restonica Taffoni 47 €
Restonica Taffoni 2h30
25 minutes
30 minutes
There are no pre-requisites, and the activity is open to anyone in good physical condition.
From 7 years old and at least 130cm tall
Hiking shoes or trainers, closed-toe shoes compulsory, sandals forbidden,
A small rucksack (one for two people),
Cereal bars or dried fruit
A bottle of water, as it’s hot
A glasses cord if necessary
An elastic band for long hair
Sun cream
We provide all the technical equipment you need to practice the via cordata:
harness
lanyard
helmet
rope
