Gréoux-les-Bains walks

This hike offers beautiful panoramic views of the Verdon valley. The route passes through the beautiful Château Laval park, reaches the Château des Templiers and the historic centre with its beautiful, typical narrow streets, and ends at the lively Rue Grande.

A pleasant and easy circular hike in Gréoux-les-Bains, a medieval Provençal village well known for its Roman baths. Starting from Cité Paradis, the route climbs up to Château Laval, leads to the Pujol ruins, runs along the banks of the Verdon, crosses Morelon Park and returns to the starting point via the centre of Gréoux-les-Bains.

This circular walk, which follows some of the classic trails of Gréoux and some lesser-known paths, will take you from Gréoux-les-Bains to the hamlet of Maurras via a forgotten hamlet. On the way back, you will climb up to the Notre-Dame des Oeufs Chapel and from there to the pylons overlooking Gréoux, from where you will return to your starting point.

This double circular starting from Verdon allows you to discover: - Notre Dame des Œufs, - the small port along Lake Esparron, It continues with a walk along the old canal with a passage over the rocks. Then a small beach and a path along the lake shore to the entrance to the lower Verdon Gorge. The return journey is through the mountains with distant views of the mountains.

An easy walk that will take you from the banks of the Verdon to the heights overlooking Gréoux-les-Bains

A hike between Gréoux-les-Bains and Saint-Martin-de-Brômes, starting in the mountains, continuing through the Colostre valley and returning via a small path along the Verdon.

This is a long but mostly shaded hike that allows you to go swimming in Lac d'Esparron and walk alongside the old Verdon canal and its structures without having to take the road. Some sections are tricky, particularly due to construction work. See reviews.

This walk near Gréoux-les-Bains allows you to discover a tributary of the Verdon, the Colostre, a charming little river that flows all year round in a small, fairly steep-sided valley. Also on the programme are an oppidum and the magnificent village of Saint-Martin-de-Brômes.

The walk takes you close to the lower Verdon, which has been transformed from a torrent into a river, and then to the promontory of the old Vinon castle, of which only the commanding view and a few stones remain.

A family hike partly along the edge of Lake Esparron with many opportunities for swimming and picnicking. The second part of the hike is mostly in the woods with views of Lake Esparron. This hike is generally very shaded.

A circular eight-shaped loop starting from the village of Esparron-de-Verdon. A round trip takes you to the pretty site of the "Salle à Manger" in the lower Gorges du Verdon (access to water possible). After starting on a small road, the route alternates between rocky paths and wide tracks. There are some lovely views of the lake and glimpses of the plateaus of Provence and its lavender fields.

Above the lake of Esparron-de-Verdon.

Located on a hilltop at an altitude of 580 metres, overlooking the plain, the historic old village of Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier offers a superb panorama of the Durance valley, the Verdon mountains, the Montagne de Lure and, on a clear day, Mont Ventoux.

On this hike you will be rewarded with beautiful views into the village of Esparron-de-Verdon and across to the hills of the Verdon Canyon. Enjoy the flowers, butterflies and olive trees as well as an optional visit to see the village chateau and church.

A beautiful and varied walk through the countryside, culminating in the medieval village of Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier (with its chapels, mills, church and 360° panorama of Provence).

This easy circular walk is used by hikers from Manosque after a rainy day to avoid the mud. The destination is the Chapelle Toutes Aures chapel, nestled in a field of olive trees.

The Tour du Mont d'Or is the remains of an ancient watchtower. It is located on a hill surrounded by olive groves and can be seen from far away when you arrive in Manosque.

A peaceful walk around three pretty little hills overlooking the Durance valley. Go via the western side, which is more agricultural, with vineyards and olive groves, and return via the eastern side, following the shaded irrigation canal.

The Valensole plateau enjoys exceptional light and unique colours that shine particularly brightly in summer: fields of lavender, clary sage, wheat, olive trees and sunflowers against a backdrop of blue mountains attract many photographers. Moderator's note: route modified on 21/06/2023 at points 4 to 6 to avoid Monroc, which is private property and off-limits despite thePR® sign.

A peaceful, easy walk with a unique view of Manosque. A path worth discovering!

A circular route north of Manosque passing through Bori du Pain de Sucre, Mont des Espels, Cols de la Mort d'Imbert and Cols de Pétavigne.

A loop which poses no problems so can be undertaken with children to discover a dovecote which is still in a good state.