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Saint-Julien (Var) walks
A country loop starting from Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier
Visorando Member
7.50 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,132 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien (Var) (Var)
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).
The hilltop village of Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier
2.95 mi
+423 ft
-436 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Julien (Var) (Var)
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Vallon Sourn in Gréoux-les-Bains
3.50 mi
+797 ft
-794 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An unmarked walk through varied landscapes. You won’t get bored.
The banks of the Verdon at Vinon-sur-Verdon
4.56 mi
+194 ft
-200 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
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.
The north-facing slope of Vinon-sur-Verdon
3.07 mi
+499 ft
-499 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Vinon-sur-Verdon (Var)
A walk on the shaded north-facing slope overlooking Vinon, making it a good choice for a summer’s day. The route is not signposted, so it is best to have a GPS or the Visorando app.
Circular walk starting from Gréoux-les-Bains
4.14 mi
+751 ft
-741 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Circular route with some steep sections, thankfully in the shade, offering beautiful views as a reward.
Gréoux-les-Bains - Les Maurras - Notre-Dame des Oeufs
Association / Club / Walk leader
11.21 mi
+1,752 ft
-1,755 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
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.
From Gréoux-les-Bains to Vinon-sur-Verdon via the ridge and back via the plain
11.69 mi
+689 ft
-686 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
From Gréoux-les-Bains to Vinon-sur-Verdon, a circular walk with a section along the ridges offering views of the Durance and Verdon valleys through gaps in the forest, a walk through the old village of Vinon-sur-Verdon
and a return journey through the Verdon Valley.
On the heights of Gréoux-les-Bains
9.79 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,257 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A circular route to see both sides of Gréoux-les-Bains – the hills and the plain – passing through the mountains to reach Notre-Dame des Œufs. Further on, reach the viewpoint at Pas du Verré and the cross at Vallée Obscure. For the return journey, head back via the plain and the Aurabelles equestrian centre.
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.
Esparron-de-Verdon
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.
Route of the two castles starting from the Gréoux-les-Bains thermal baths
4.57 mi
+548 ft
-545 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
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.
Le Marchand de Nuages, Le Colostre and the Verdon
6.81 mi
+669 ft
-686 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
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.
Tour of Gréoux-les-Bains
7.71 mi
+794 ft
-810 ft
4h 15
Easy
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy walk that will take you from the banks of the Verdon to the heights overlooking Gréoux-les-Bains
Circuit along the Colostre
4.79 mi
+535 ft
-522 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Brômes (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
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.
La Colle loop (Autour de la Colle), Esparron-de-Verdon
Tourism professional
3.11 mi
+397 ft
-397 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Esparron-de-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
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.
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.
From Gréoux-les-Bains to Saint-Martin-de-Brômes
11.88 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,152 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
From Gréoux-les-Bains to Saint-Martin-de-Brômes via the plateau for views of the mountains, and back via the viewpoint for views of Gréoux-les-Bains and the Esparron-de-Verdon Lake dam.
The ruins of Pujol and the banks of the Verdon, starting from Gréoux-les-Bains
4.15 mi
+351 ft
-322 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
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.
Gréoux-les-Bains circular, Les Plaines and the Ravin de la Goutette
3.58 mi
+400 ft
-400 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Starting from the Château des Templiers district overlooking Gréoux-les-Bains, this easy hike climbs via the Ravin de la Goutette towards the Plaines plateau and its lavender fields, offering panoramic views of the peaks of the Verdon Regional Nature Park, the Alpes de Haute-Provence and the Luberon mountains.
Laval circular – Marchand de Nuages plateau in Gréoux-les-Bains
5.25 mi
+781 ft
-774 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A walk starting from Laval that takes you up the Ravin de Laval to La Bouscole, then, after crossing the Ravin du Pauron, on to the Marchand de Nuages plateau, where there is a 360° panoramic view. The descent leads towards the ruins of Pujol; as you leave the plateau, you’ll see the dam and Lake Esparron on your left. Discover a variety of landscapes, ranging from farmland at the bottom of the Ravin de Laval and heath to a sparsely vegetated plateau.
Between Saint-Martin-de-Brômes and Allemagne-en-Provence
10.10 mi
+866 ft
-869 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Brômes (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A circular route between Saint-Martin-de-Brômes, passing by the Clock Tower and the church, then along the Chemin de la Crête de Saint-Pierre, with views of the mountains behind Moustiers, a descent along a lovely path towards Allemagne-en-Provence, passing by the Château de Castellane, and back down to the plain via the cycle path.
Between Manosque and Gréoux via the Grand Devançon and Château Rousset
10.75 mi
+732 ft
-728 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A circular walk between Manosque and Gréoux-les-Bains, passing through the lavender fields with views of the mountains, the forest, the derelict Grand Devançon building overlooking Manosque, and Château Rousset.
Between Saint-Martin-de-Pallières and Ubac via Esparron and Artigues
13.53 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,152 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin (Var) (Var)
A walk through the forest, passing through the beautiful villages of Saint-Martin-de-Pallières, Esparron, Artigues and Ubac. Return to the valley via an old railway line.
Saint-Martin-de-Pallières circular route via La Verdiére
9.84 mi
+702 ft
-676 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin (Var) (Var)
This circular walk takes you up to La Verdiére via the road for the views, and back through the woods for peace and quiet.
Au fil de l'eau à Varages
2.77 mi
+358 ft
-377 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Varages (Var)
Déroulez les époques en suivant l’eau, fil d’Ariane du circuit, omniprésente dans le paysage et l’histoire du village. Croisez fontaines, anciens moulins, canaux, ruisseaux, lavoirs et remontez à la source de la Foux.
Développé par la Communauté de communes Provence Verdon, le projet Randonner Autrement a pour objet de faire découvrir, à un public familial, le patrimoine naturel, le patrimoine bâti excentré, les paysages et leurs évolutions, ainsi que des points de vue sur les villages…
On the outskirts of Rians
8.63 mi
+974 ft
-948 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rians (Var) (Var)
A circular walk between La Grande Bastide and the village of L'Ubac, on the outskirts of the town of Rians, passing by its church.
Moderator's warning on 08/02/2021: Changes to the starting point of the hike; see notices.
Artigues via the ridges
5.42 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,056 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Artigues (Var) (Var)
Circular, via the ridges of Montagne d'Artigues, with an optional visit to the village of Esparron. The first part follows the red and white markings of the GR®99A, and the second part follows the blue markings on the ridges.
The plain and forest of the Montagne de l'Artigues
6.61 mi
+633 ft
-633 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Artigues (Var) (Var)
An alternating view of pasture and fresh forests, this pleasant flat walk will lead you past the Notre Dame d'Esparron chapel and its small cemetery classified as an historical monument.
Crossing the tiny village of Artigues is also surprising. You'll particularly enjoy refilling your water bottles at the communal fountain.
The advantage of this charming loop that it's flat and very manageable, there are only one or two small climbs along the route.
Stones and games in Tavernes
4.17 mi
+899 ft
-896 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Tavernes (Var)
On the Chemin de Croix, stones roll under your feet. At Notre-Dame de Bellevue, what else can you find but a beautiful view? Between quotes from Jean Giono and game suggestions, there is something for everyone on this route.
The Trois Croix site via the Notre-Dame-de-Bellevue Chapel
7.97 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,280 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Tavernes (Var)
A walk to a superb viewpoint and two orientation tables, opening to the north towards Digne and Valensole and to the south-west towards Mont Sainte-Victoire, Mont Aurélien and the Sainte-Baume massif.