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La Palud-sur-Verdon walks
Bastidon Trail
Tourist office
10.06 mi
+3,169 ft
-3,143 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Palud-sur-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This trail contrasts the scorching heath of the Verdon with the cool, shady forest on the north-facing slopes of Barbin; you will walk through a wild and magnificent landscape.
Tour de Barbin
6.58 mi
+1,752 ft
-1,752 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Palud-sur-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The walk offers beautiful views of the Verdon’s pre-Alpine mountains and features interesting contrasts in vegetation between the sun-facing and north-facing slopes of Barbin.
Chemin du Belvédère de la Dent d'Aire
4.73 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,175 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Palud-sur-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This route offers remarkable views of the village of La Palud and the surrounding mountains, as well as the Grand Canyon. It is the only trail that provides access to the highest viewpoint above the Gorges du Verdon.
Le Chiran
Visorando Member23.22 mi
+3,950 ft
-3,963 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from La Palud-sur-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Climb up to Chiran along a track suitable for vehicles, passing through a magnificent forest with a breathtaking view from the observatory. Descend via a very pleasant hiking single track, then along the old Roman road.
The old village of Châteauneuf-les-Moustiers
1.73 mi
+443 ft
-443 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from La Palud-sur-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A short walk to the abandoned village of Châteauneuf-les-Moustiers, ideal for a picnic with panoramic views of the Montdenier massif, the heights of the Verdon or the Mourres area.
Châteauneuf-les-Moustiers was abandoned at the beginning of the 20th century. The remaining ruins are impressive in size and number.
Roman roads of Pays du Verdon
8.92 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,371 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Palud-sur-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A hike in Pays du Verdon that takes ancient Roman roads, runs alongside an abandoned village and a chapel sheltered by rocks with magnificent landscapes.
Gorges du Verdon – Blanc-Martel Trail via the Estellier footbridge
8.47 mi
+4,154 ft
-4,993 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from La Palud-sur-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A magnificent hike starting from the Chalet de la Maline, following the Verdon riverbed upstream to the road at Saut du Baou (Couloir Samson car park), with two short extensions: one towards the superb Estellier footbridge, downstream at the foot of La Maline at the start of the route, and the other towards the beautiful Verdon/Artuby confluence at La Mescla.
Gorges du Verdon - Sentier Blanc-Martel
8.14 mi
+3,806 ft
-4,245 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from La Palud-sur-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful walk up the Verdon by its bed ! A feast for the eyes from start to finish !
⚠️The Sentier Martel is not very difficult for regular walkers, but you have to be careful. However, the trickiest part is the Imbert ladders (6 ladders, 252 steps), which are difficult for hikers prone to vertigo.
The difference in altitude is overestimated. See comments at the bottom of this page
The Samson Corridor tunnels and the Trescaïre towers
1.74 mi
+2,254 ft
-2,254 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Rougon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This round trip route takes you to the Samson Corridor, which marks the entrance to the Grand Canyon. It will take you through the tunnels of the Blanc-Martel trail to the Trescaïre viewpoint.The trail follows the Blanc-Martel trail, but is much more accessible and offers a unique experience thanks to the tunnels.The indicated elevation gain, calculated automatically, is incorrect.See the practical information section for details of the minimum equipment required.
The Suech Plateau
5.25 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,243 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Rougon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Overlooking the village of Rougon and located at an altitude of over 1,200 metres, the Plateau du Suech offers beautiful panoramic views where, with a little luck, you can admire the griffon vultures of the Verdon.
Rougon via the bridges of Carajuan, Sautet and Tusset, passing through Trigance
12.36 mi
+3,107 ft
-3,130 ft
8h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Rougon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful circular loop for admiring the Gorges du Verdon in a more intimate way and from different viewpoints. Sumptuous panoramic views of the Grand Canyon and Colle de Breïs and, of course, Point Sublime. A challenging route, well suited to trail runners: it climbs for most of the route but with a reasonable gradient. Then comes a short but fairly steep descent, which proved less difficult than it looked.
Le Pavillon
8.79 mi
+1,493 ft
-1,522 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Palud-sur-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A visit to a small peak overlooking Lake Sainte-Croix and the Valensole plateau.
The Mont Chiran observatory
6.24 mi
+2,126 ft
-2,133 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Palud-sur-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A pleasant hike in a beautiful setting with no difficulties. Just for relaxation.
This hike complements the Portail de Blieux hike described on the website.
The Grand Margès round trip
5.16 mi
+2,448 ft
-2,428 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Aiguines (Var)
The climb up the Grand Margès is challenging. The round trip means you don't need two vehicles. At the summit, the panoramic view of the Lac de Sainte-Croix, the Issioule ridges, the Verdon Gorge and even the Alps is magnificent.
Verdon le Grand Marges
5.48 mi
+2,425 ft
-2,021 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Aiguines (Var)
Be prepared for a difficult climb. After that, the descent is not too difficult, except for the end where the path is a little steep.
The climb up Grand Margès
7.28 mi
+2,713 ft
-2,697 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Aiguines (Var)
A very beautiful hike offering magnificent views of the Sainte-Croix lake.
From Trigance to the Verdon
7.95 mi
+1,808 ft
-1,808 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Trigance (Var)
Hike starting from the beautiful village of Trigance and leading to a viewpoint overlooking the Gorges du Verdon.The circular route follows marked GR® or PR® paths for almost its entire length.
Montagne de Robion via the Saint-Trophime Chapel
9.09 mi
+3,904 ft
-3,907 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Castellane (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful hike that takes us to the Saint-Trophime Chapel and the summit for a view of the entire Verdon and the Pre-Alps.
Very surprising viewpoints from the Col de l'Âne and Col de Plein Voir passes
6.52 mi
+2,690 ft
-2,677 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A magnificent, varied and challenging circular offering superb views of the Gorges du Verdon, the Pont du Galetas and Lac de Sainte-Croix, accompanied by vultures, which are very present in the cliffs.
See practical information regarding difficulties and vertiginous passages.
Plein Voir viewpoint
6.12 mi
+2,480 ft
-2,484 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This hike leads to a stunning viewpoint over the Lac de Sainte-Croix and the Verdon Gorges.
At the foot of the Cadières de Brandis via the Chapelle Saint-Jean
7.54 mi
+1,535 ft
-1,542 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Castellane (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Chasteuil, like Villars-Brandis, is a hamlet nestled at the foot of the Cadières de Brandis cliffs. Initially abandoned in the early 20th century, it has been revitalised since the 1970s.
This walk stays at a high altitude, following a path that runs almost entirely along a ledge above the Verdon.
The tiny Saint-Jean Chapel offers a magnificent view of the Cadières de Brandis, and rumour has it that the Templars’ treasure can be found there.
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