hiking trail in the Verdon

Gorges du Verdon
 

The Canyon of the Verdon: a play field for nature lovers and hikers

The Canyon of the Verdon offers multiple choices of marked trails. Beginners and confirmed hikers, you will find what you’re looking for. 

 

The Blanc-Martel trail is the most famous hiking trail

Just before the 20th century, the Canyon of the Verdon had never been explored. Edouard-Alfred Martel and Isidore Blanc both realized an entire exploration of the Canyon in 1905. It wasn’t easy. With removable canoes, members of the expedition had to face dangerous and strong current as the Verdon river wasn’t controlled by dams at the time. It is the Tourisng Club of France who created the Blanc-Martel trail (situated between Chalet de la Maline and Point Sublime). This trail only goes one way and allows you to get very close to the Verdon river. Starting at the Point Sublime, you will have the possibility to do only part of the trail. Follow the indicaton “Couloir Samson”. Going back and forth, you’ll discover the tunnels of the Blanc-Martel trail and the Trescaïre point of view on the vertiginous landscapes surrounding you. Beware: you will need flash lights for the tunnels.

 

opening in March 2023 !

 

Other hiking trails with outstanding point of views in the Canyon of the Verdon

The Bastidon’s trail, starts at La Palud-sur-Verdon village, crosses part of the Canyon and ends at the Mayreste pass. The “Plein Voir” trail via the “Donkey pass” (col de l’âne), will offer you an outstanding view of both the Canyon and the Sainte-Croix Lake. Beware: this trail is for confirmed hikers.

Don’t hesitate to ask for our hiking maps. We can post them to you through mail.


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Discover every hiking trails starting from our beautiful village. Small, medium & long or itinerant trails… are as many options you can find !
Beginers and more experienced hikers will find here trails adapted to their needs.

HIKING TRAILS FROM OUR VILLAGE