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Vinon-sur-Verdon walks
The north-facing slope of Vinon-sur-Verdon
Visorando Member
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.
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.
Vallée sous les Sarrasins and back via the Chapelle Saint-Brice
2.51 mi
+492 ft
-489 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Corbières (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy walk: after a short stroll through Corbières, we’ll follow the valley along the hillside, returning via the Saint-Brice Chapel.
Trou du Loup and Ravin de Bernadine, with return via La Bosse
5.27 mi
+902 ft
-896 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Corbières (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy loop starting from Corbières, with the Torrent de Corbières gorges and the Trou du Loup. The start of the walk offers a glimpse of the gorge on a gently ascending path, with very cool spots and a wide variety of flora. The Ravin de Bernadine has the same atmosphere but with a torrent that is often dry. The climb to La Bosse and the descent on the way back take you through scrubland typical of the Luberon. A pleasant way to discover the hills and scrubland of the Luberon.
Le Trou du Loup via the cairn
8.25 mi
+650 ft
-640 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Corbières (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This is a pleasant hike with a visit to the Chapelle Saint Brice, another to the cairn built here for the 20th anniversary of the Sainte Tulle Hiking Club, and finally the Trou du Loup reservoir.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
A country loop starting from Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier
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.
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.
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.
Circular route from Saint-Patrice Chapel, starting from Pierrevert
3.80 mi
+217 ft
-213 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Pierrevert (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A pleasant and varied walk, often shaded, starting from Pierrevert.
Boucle des Crêtes de Vautubière
8.15 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,230 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rians (Var) (Var)
Located between Sainte-Victoire and Luberon, the Montagne de Vautubiere offers beautiful views of the entire Provençal mountains (from the Southern Alps to Sainte-Baume).
You can also discover a pretty hidden agricultural valley. This walk combines superb views with the freshness of cultivated meadows surrounded by forests, offering a pleasant change of scenery.