The banks of the Verdon at Vinon-sur-Verdon

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.35 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 59 m
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    Descent: - 61 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 341 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 272 m

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Description of the walk

Park under the pine trees next to the bridge on the road leading to the Aurabelle equestrian centre.

(S/E) Cross the bridge and turn right to follow the Malaurie, a tributary of the Verdon. At the three-way junction, go straight ahead to continue along the river.

(1) Continue straight ahead towards the confluence, then turn left onto the path that leads to the Verdon, which you will follow at varying distances as you continue straight ahead.

(2) Continue along the small canal on your left, then cross the bridge and follow it on your right until you reach the road bridge, which you cross. Immediately descend to the left to go around the tennis courts.

(3) Leave the EDF canal and turn right onto Chemin de Trans, which linked Vinon to Saint-Pierre, avoiding the meanders of the Verdon. Before reaching the car park, turn left to come out onto another small car park where you must turn left again, following Chemin de la Citadelle.

(4) Once past the old ramparts, turn left and climb the path towards the antenna, arriving at the promontory of the old castle. The path then descends the hill.

(5) At the crossroads, turn left, then left again about 50 metres further on to reach the EDF service road. Follow it straight ahead, go around the hydroelectric power station on the right and continue straight ahead to reach a crossroads opposite a small group of houses.

(6) Turn right and continue through the fields.

(7) Cross the road and continue straight ahead to return to the path you took on the way there.

(1) Turn right and continue straight ahead until you reach the car park on the left after the bridge (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 288 m - Car park near the bridge
  2. 1 : km 0.68 - alt. 283 m - Crossroads of the circular - Verdon (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 2.28 - alt. 277 m - Canal
  4. 3 : km 3.29 - alt. 274 m - Tennis courts, on the right
  5. 4 : km 3.7 - alt. 310 m - Path to the antenna on the left
  6. 5 : km 4.21 - alt. 328 m - Crossroads, on the left
  7. 6 : km 5.31 - alt. 278 m - Crossroads, on the right
  8. 7 : km 5.99 - alt. 280 m - Crossing the road
  9. S/E : km 7.35 - alt. 288 m - Car park near the bridge

Notes

There are no markings, but it is difficult to go wrong.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
glaciers
glaciers

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike, especially the first part along the Verdon.
The trail winds along at a gentle pace, which is pleasant. Beautiful views...
The second part is more monotonous, running through fields.
The temperature is pleasant in December, but it must be very hot in summer.
Thank you to the author for sharing.

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Suzon
Suzon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk, mostly in the shade (which was appreciated on that day as the weather was very nice), and easy (no elevation gain). It's a shame there's a detour because of a property blocking the path along the canal, but the detour isn't very long. It's also a shame that there's no option to do a circular route. Quite a lot of people out and about that day (cyclists, pedestrians, etc.), but probably because it was a Saturday. I recommend it.

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Catherine SITZ
Catherine SITZ

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

An easy hike that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

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danileo04
danileo04

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A lovely Sunday stroll, best enjoyed in spring or autumn (fairly sunny route).

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nilsounet
nilsounet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is ideal when it is very hot, except for the last part, which is uninteresting as it returns to the car park in full sun.

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Jo1958
Jo1958
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, easy walk: ideal for a Sunday afternoon...
Trail follows the river: refreshing in the summer heat!
Lovely view of Vinon.

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killianjmk
killianjmk

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A good hike that lets you discover the upper part of Vinon. Easy. We did it in November, and it must be very nice in summer, as much of the route is shaded.

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pierre.bonifay
pierre.bonifay

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk lasting 1 hour and 50 minutes, almost entirely flat. Beautiful views of the Verdon and the power station canal.

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bancaus
bancaus

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice little hike

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