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Lac d'Esparron walks
Esparron-de-Verdon
Visorando Member
3.80 mi
+663 ft
-643 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Esparron-de-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Above the lake of Esparron-de-Verdon.
At the edge and on the heights of Lake Esparron
7.01 mi
+1,027 ft
-997 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien (Var) (Var)
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.
Lower Verdon Gorges
5.95 mi
+3 ft
-3 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Quinson (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Explore the turquoise waters of the lower Verdon Gorge by canoe, kayak or electric boat.
Lac d'Esparron and the "Salle à Manger" site
9.70 mi
+1,532 ft
-1,529 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Esparron-de-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
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.
A double circular starting from Gréoux-les-Bains.
14.13 mi
+1,759 ft
-1,745 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
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.
From Gréoux-les-Bains to Lake Esparron
10.33 mi
+1,995 ft
-1,995 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
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.
Balcon du Lac d'Esparron
5.19 mi
+863 ft
-827 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Julien (Var) (Var)
This is a very pleasant walk, with no real difficulty, offering views of Lake Esparron for most of the route. You can enjoy superb scenery as you climb up onto the plateau. There is a chance to swim if you follow the lake shore.