Vérignon walks

A lovely walk in the woods. Discover two small old chapels. Beautiful views of Aups.

A tour of the two small chapels perched on the heights of Aups, following the ridge and offering stunning views of the Haut Var and the Alps.

Along the ridge, a magnificent round trip with beautiful chapels and breathtaking scenery. Not very difficult.

A beautiful walk through various landscapes, olive trees, impressive stone walls, a pine forest, caves and cave chapels.

This hike allows you to visit two pretty villages in the Haut Var and enjoy their authentic charms.

Circular trail that allows you to discover ancient dwellings on the plateau and a megalithic tomb. Please note! The access road to the car park is closed until further notice due to a landslide.

A circular loop of less than two hours in the Défens woods, above the Valcolombe wine estate.

A fairly long but easy walk along DFCI tracks, then along the ridge. There are two viewpoints, including one halfway up to keep your spirits up. The highest one, at the Cugulons mast, offers a 360° view stretching from the Baume massif to the Écrins massif.

A very enjoyable loop on the peninsula of Bauduen alongside Lake Sainte Croix.

Very nice course with beautiful views of Lake Sainte-Croix.

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

A magnificent hike starting from the Chalet de la Maline, following the Verdon riverbed upstream to the road at Saut du Baou (Couloir Samson car park), with two short extensions: one towards the superb Estellier footbridge, downstream at the foot of La Maline at the start of the route, and the other towards the beautiful Verdon/Artuby confluence at La Mescla. 

Here I suggest a variation on a route in Bauduen that is already on the site. The start is more easily accessible for hikers coming from the north. This variation also avoids the rocky area to the north-west of the route while offering beautiful views of Lake Sainte-Croix.

This circular loop will take you past the Chapelle Saint-Laurent chapel, then through the undergrowth to the banks of the Bresque river with its water pools, along the right bank of the waterfall, then to the viewpoint on the left bank and the village of Sillans.

Hike along the Baudinard-sur-Verdon Gorges, on cliffs 100 to 150 m high plunging into turquoise blue water. Then return via the Museau de la Colline, offering numerous breathtaking views of the Lac de Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, to finally arrive at the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Baudinard with its belvedere overlooking the lake. Not to mention a visit to the village of Baudinard-sur-Verdon.

Short circular hike on forest tracks and trails north of Saint-Antonin-du-Var with views of the Salernes plain and Grand Bessillon.

A very beautiful hike offering magnificent views of the Sainte-Croix lake.

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.

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.

Two magnificent viewpoints over the Gorges du Verdon (downstream from Lac de Sainte-Marie).

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.

This is a lovely walk starting from the village of Sainte Croix; it is short and easy, offering superb views over the largest lake in the Lower Verdon. You’ll enjoy unobstructed views for most of the route.

This trail contrasts the scorching heath of the Verdon with the cool, shady forest on the north-facing slopes of Barbin; you will walk through a wild and magnificent landscape.

The walk offers beautiful views of the Verdon’s pre-Alpine mountains and features interesting contrasts in vegetation between the sun-facing and north-facing slopes of Barbin.

A walk comprising two circular loops on the hills above Entrecasteaux, offering a view of the source of the Verdon and passing by the foot of the castle, its gardens and its church.

Hike mainly through the woods of Menton and Entrecasteaux.

The village of Entrecasteaux developed around a beautiful medieval castle in the Bresque Valley. The hike begins in front of the beautiful garden attributed to Le Nôtre at the foot of the medieval castle. After reaching the top of the village, it follows beautiful tracks and paths towards Saint-Antonin-sur-Var. It then climbs towards the ridge north of Entrecasteaux to reach the Défens de Valpaironne viewpoint.

"Pass through the gate and enter the woods, kingdom of the Little People. At your side, Aguia the mischievous guide will lead you to the four Communities. Help him find the lost treasure... Developed by the Provence Verdon Community of Communes, "Randonner Autrement" aims to introduce families to the natural heritage, outlying built heritage, landscapes and their evolution over time, as well as views of the villages, in an educational and fun way.

Strolling amongst the villas, it’s easy to reach the forest tracks and discover that a dolmen has survived the centuries. Unfortunately, you’ll have to walk along the tarmac to complete a circular route and discover what time has not worn away.

The medieval village of Cotignac is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France" and was voted "France's Favourite Village" in 2022. The impressive Tuf Rock and its troglodyte dwellings, the Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Grâces, the old 16th and 17th century houses lining the narrow streets, the Cours Gambetta with its beautiful façades and plane trees, the 17th century Church of Notre Dame de l'Annonciation, the Grand-Rue, the Town Hall Square, the 17 fountains and the two 14th-century towers are the main attractions in Cotignac. The route crosses the Cours Gambetta, climbs up to the Chapel of Notre-Dame des Grâces, continues along the Chemin de Notre Dame, descends towards the village through the Les Verdares and Le Derroc districts, then passes through the Ville-Haute and the Rocher cliff.

Discover the Baudinard Gorges and the unique colour of the Verdon with its many caves. You will climb to higher ground and enjoy numerous panoramic views: the most beautiful in the Var with its lakes, mountains, forests and dams.

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.

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.

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.

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.