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La Palud-sur-Verdon walks
Chemin du Belvédère de la Dent d'Aire
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.
The old village of Châteauneuf-les-Moustiers
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
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 - Sentier Blanc-Martel
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
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
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
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.
The Mont Chiran observatory
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
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
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
A very beautiful hike offering magnificent views of the Sainte-Croix lake.
From Trigance to the Verdon
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.
Very surprising viewpoints from the Col de l'Âne and Col de Plein Voir passes
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
This hike leads to a stunning viewpoint over the Lac de Sainte-Croix and the Verdon Gorges.
Les Cadières de Brandis via the Pré Chauvin summit
Circular starting from the village of Chasteuil in the commune of Castellane.
There is a steep climb before reaching the summit of Pré Chauvin with its 360° view.
Descent from the Pas du Loup ridge towards Les Cadières.
Towering over the Verdon at over 1,545 m, the cliffs of Les Cadières de Brandis dominate the landscape.
(Cadiero comes from the Occitan language and means chair, and Cadières de Brandis could be translated as Wobbly Chairs).