Baudinard Gorges

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Two magnificent viewpoints over the Gorges du Verdon (downstream from Lac de Sainte-Marie).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.46 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 222 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 231 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 599 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 404 m
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Description of the walk

There is a very convenient car park on the side of the D71, before the junction with the D9.

(S/E) The start is behind the water tank. Be careful not to get caught up in the GR®. Take the yellow markings opposite. The descent is gentle with pleasant scenery, but there is no shade. Arrive at the GRP®.

(1) Turn right to follow it, following the yellow and red markings, and you will arrive at a fork.

(2) Leave the GRP® and head down towards the lake. The descent to the lake is necessary to cool off.
Swimming is possible but the water is cool and access is a little tricky.

(3) Return to the GRP®.

(2) Turn left and continue along a sheltered path with breathtaking views of the Verdon.

(4) Pass a first viewpoint marked by a wooden barrier: vertigo guaranteed. Continue on to a belvedere overlooking the Sainte-Croix Dam and the bridge, where you can enjoy the landscape one last time.

(5) Continue south on theGRP® to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 576 m - Car park on the side of the D71
  2. 1 : km 2.29 - alt. 472 m - GRP junction
  3. 2 : km 2.65 - alt. 420 m - Descent to the lake. Return trip.
  4. 3 : km 2.75 - alt. 404 m - Shore of Lake Montpezat
  5. 4 : km 3.55 - alt. 421 m - Viewpoint - Verdon (rivière)
  6. 5 : km 5.62 - alt. 515 m - Belvedere
  7. S/E : km 6.46 - alt. 576 m - Car park on the side of the D71

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 13 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 1496547

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

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User 1207248

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A very pleasant fitness walk with magnificent views.

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La Barunle
La Barunle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful walks

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SOUCHARDERIC
SOUCHARDERIC

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy hike with beautiful views and the option to visit the lake halfway through the hike
Easy parking at the start

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BLB
BLB

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The circuit takes us above the Baudinard Gorges, offering excellent views of the gorge and providing opportunities to take beautiful photographs.

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User 18250632

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very parish specific to Brittany hike. Done in the opposite direction. Nice

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User 19203066

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful loop with a well-marked trail. Great views of the gorges and access to the lake shore.

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pepinet
pepinet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely short hike under the blazing sun, which made the climb a bit tough, but the view was stunning.

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Guide Lolo
Guide Lolo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike offering access to the gorges and, above all, views from the heights.

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jaimelesmots
jaimelesmots
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The road leading to it is fine and there is ample parking. The route is well marked. Easy access and well signposted.

1- On this subject, the starting point is straight ahead after the cisterns, opposite the tree marked with a cross, which indicates the wrong path. It is the opposite. Just below this cross, there is a yellow mark, follow it. This is the starting point, do not go to the right, that is the return route.
The hike offers excellent views of the gorges. Classic descents and ascents for hikers.

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Lolo B
Lolo B

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with stunning views.

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Bmrando
Bmrando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike undertaken in grey and cold weather.
Nevertheless, superb landscapes
Clear directions that correspond well to the terrain.
The route visualisation is accurate and reliable
Superb!!!

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Ixus
Ixus

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A superb hike offering breathtaking views of the gorges.

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