Chemin du Belvédère de la Dent d'Aire

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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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.73 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,158 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,175 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 4,035 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,946 ft
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Dent d'Aire viewpoint

Description of the walk

(S/E) At the nursery school, leave the D23 and head towards the shuttle car park. Go past the car park and take the path on the right onto the Chemin de la Fontaine des Prés. Then take a climb on the right leading to a hill above the village.

(1) Turn left and then head towards the Boulogne neighbourhood.

(2) Turn left and follow the track to a path that climbs to the right, marked in yellow.

(3) Follow it towards Dent d'Aire. The climb is gradual at first under a canopy of Scots pines, then becomes steeper until you reach the Route des Crêtes.

(4) Then follow the road to the right to reach the Dent d'Aire viewpoint.
This is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the canyon. From the viewpoint, we recommend descending to the promontory overlooking the Grand Canyon.

(5) Return via the same route or hitchhike to discover the rest of this magnificent road (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,999 ft - Children's Garden
  2. 1 : mi 0.49 - alt. 3,025 ft - Viewpoint over the village of La Palud-sur-Verdon
  3. 2 : mi 0.72 - alt. 2,986 ft - Boulogne district
  4. 3 : mi 0.81 - alt. 3,009 ft - Fork in the road
  5. 4 : mi 2.09 - alt. 3,924 ft - Route des Crêtes
  6. 5 : mi 2.36 - alt. 3,970 ft - Belvédère de la Dent d'Aire
  7. S/E : mi 4.73 - alt. 2,999 ft - Children's Garden

Notes

This trail allows people without vehicles to access the magnificent Dent d'Aire viewpoint, one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, views of the Gorges du Verdon. The ideal way to see this viewpoint is still to take the Route des Crêtes by bike or car, favouring other trails, such as the Blanc-Martel, for example, to discover the Canyon.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
McBly
McBly

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A well-marked trail, pleasant stretches through the woodland, and a superb view down over the Verdon from the Dent d'Aire viewpoint. There were griffon vultures soaring overhead, and we followed the road to the Pas de Bau viewpoint to get a better look at them.

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frimoudou
frimoudou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

overall an easy hike, with a clearly marked trail.
the start is in open terrain, so it's best to do it in the morning to avoid the heat.
a beautiful country walk with no real view of the gorges except at the arrival point at the viewpoint, which is superb and dizzying.

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User 12566958

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The trail is sometimes a bit steep, but offers magnificent views of the gorges.

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marc.gautier
marc.gautier

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Very easy walk. Not very interesting if you have already done the ridge road route.

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michel.bentounsi
michel.bentounsi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, very easy hike that takes you to the viewpoint.

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Anne Noelle
Anne Noelle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk, not too difficult, sometimes in the shade, sometimes in the open, with beautiful views of La Palud and the surrounding area.
Arrival at the Belvédère with magnificent views of the Verdon.
No major difficulties and well-marked route.

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tony22
tony22

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A tree-lined path that is a bit steep in places, but what a magnificent view when you reach the viewpoint: 7,700 metres of cliffs and, as a bonus, the flight of the vultures.

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