Explore the turquoise waters of the lower Verdon Gorge by canoe, kayak or electric boat.
Country:
France
District:
Quinson (04500) 
(S) Departure from the car park in Quinson downstream from the dam.
(1) Pass under the D11 departmental bridge to descend the lower gorges of the Verdon and its turquoise waters and reach Lake Esparron. There are many opportunities to stop on the beaches and relax, but also a few jumping spots!
(2) At the entrance to the lake, keep to the right-hand side of the bank and you can disembark at the foot of the picturesque village of Esparron-de-Verdon to stock up on supplies (E).
Canoes can be hired for the day from the car park at the start of the route on the banks of the Verdon downstream from the Quinson dam.
Please note that strong winds can sometimes blow through the gorges. Do not overestimate your strength and take into account the return time for rentals.
Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
No problem for hiking
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Dec 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Very beautiful hike
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Hello,
I don't really understand all these posts talking about trails, circular, plateaus, chapels, etc
Simple confusion 
between your canoe trip and a hiking trip to the Basses Gorges du Verdon
See you soon
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Good evening,
Actually, the hike originally posted is a round trip in France by canoe along the river
So I don't really understand all these posts talking about trails, circular, plateaus, chapels... 
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Hello,
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the following hike: Les Basses Gorges du Verdon
Henri57 (Moderator)
See you soon
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Mar 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A magnificent site, but unfortunately a lack of respect for nature. There are places where it really looks like a public toilet on the edge of a health resort, showing a lack of respect for this fragile natural environment. We are going to do it again with two friends on Monday 28 March to help others discover this magnificent region
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Mar 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Very beautiful first part along the Verdon with magnificent views and spectacular passages. Second part on the way back, on the plateau, very monotonous and tedious. What a shame!
Be careful, despite the beautiful surroundings, there are some very dangerous sections with young children...
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
very popular, but not particularly interesting if you're just passing through. But absolutely brilliant and a must-do. Not difficult, in my opinion. I highly recommend it
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
There are lots of people, especially on the water, which has the power to unite the tranquillity of the place when some people feel the need to blast their music. But the hike is very beautiful, varied and definitely worth the 3 hours of walking for a day when you can do other things. Be careful with children as there are some tricky sections...
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 26, 2019
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
I completely agree with ma.delbauffe. We did a wonderful round trip from Esparron to Quinson, with a little detour to Lake Esparron as well. A very beautiful kayaking trip.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Mar 17, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
A very beautiful, peaceful walk along the Verdon with no major difficulties.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Really enjoyed this hike, which started at the bottom of the Verdon (by mistake) but no regrets
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : May 18, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
if it rains in the days leading up to your visit, the tunnel (before the steps to complete the circular route) will be flooded
currently 20 cm of water, so you have to go back and forth through the gorges
or take the 'La drovers' road des vaches' alternative on the right on the way back, but this involves a steep climb (200 m over 500 m!!)
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 06, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
A very enjoyable trip down and back up the lower Verdon Gorge!
A family outing in a canoe or kayak.
Worth trying!
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : May 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
In fact, only the first part of the route is really interesting, up to Sainte Maxime Church
The second part on the plateau is not very interesting, and if the sun is shining, it quickly becomes scorching hot and the walk can become unpleasant.
Ultimately, it is better to walk back and forth through the interior of the gorges, as they are truly exceptional.
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