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Le Castillon : un petit sommet qui offre un splendide panorama sur, d'un côté, le plateau de Valensole, et de l'autre sur une grande partie du massif du Montdenier (son sommet et sa crête, l'Agra, le Pavillon...).

Le Castillon par les Baumes

From our Tourist Office, on the Church square of Moustiers, discover the small summit of Castillon and the privileged view that it offers.

Le Castillon par les Baumes

VALENSOLE’S PLATEAU : A COLORFUL LANDSCAPE

Lavender blossom is coming and you are wondering which period is best suited to visit Valensole’s Plateau ? We will answer to all your questions in this article and take you step by step in this wonderful scenery, a few minutes away from Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, where every photographer come to take pictures.

 

VALENSOLE’S PLATEAU : A COLORFUL LANDSCAPE

ACTIVITIES INSIDE THE VERDON GORGES

You want to practice some activities inside the Verdon Gorges ? To make your stay unforgatable, Europe highest Canyon of has a lot up his sleeve ! Whitewater activities, hiking, mountain biking, … Alone, with your spouse or with your family, the Verdon Gorges has a lot to offer !

ACTIVITIES INSIDE THE VERDON GORGES
Gorges du Verdon

hiking trail in the Verdon

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

hiking trail in the Verdon
Découvrez l'ensemble des randonnées pédestres incontournables au départ de Moustiers-Sainte-Marie !

HIKING TRAILS FROM OUR VILLAGE

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
Sur les itinéraires de randonnée très fréquentés, gardons nos chiens en laisse et ne les poussons pas à emprunter les itinéraires interdits... [Crédit photo : ©AD04-Philippe Murtas]

Les espaces naturels fragiles de notre territoire

Because of its very privileged geographical situation, the territory can be "fragile" and therefore greatly impacted by human activities. In order to preserve these lands with their remarkable biodiversity, visitors of our territory must respect some precious advices reminded by the Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon.

Les espaces naturels fragiles de notre territoire
Offrez vous un vol biplace découverte depuis Moustiers pour un splendide baptême en parapente ! (©Roc N Vol)

PARAGLIDING & OTHER AIR ACTIVITES

Located at the crossroads between the Verdon gorges, Lake Sainte-Croix and the Valensole plateau, our remarkable village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a privileged spot for the practice of aerial sports!

 

PARAGLIDING & OTHER AIR ACTIVITES
Les Gorges de Baudinard : l'un des merveilleux spots du Parc du Verdon où il est possible de pratiquer le canoë-kayak de façon pleinement autonome !

CANOE-KAYAK: WHERE TO ENTER THE WATER IN THE PARC DU VERDON?

In the Verdon Park, the canoe & paddle activities take place exclusively in calm water.
White water sports must be done under the supervision of professionals, as we remind you on our page dedicated to the "Fragile natural areas of our territory"...
However, if you come on vacation in the Verdon with your own boat, there are different options available to you! → Follow this "small guide to the main launching points for canoes or kayaks"! 

CANOE-KAYAK: WHERE TO ENTER THE WATER IN THE PARC DU VERDON?

ON EARTH

Discover the whole offer of our village of Moustiers in terms of outdoor sports
in natural terrestrial environment → hiking, cycling [cyclo & VTT], horse riding and trail !

ON EARTH
Tout l'offre en activités aquatiques de Moustiers : pêche, bases nautiques pour des balades en eau calme, sports d'eaux vives en tous genres ! (©AD04-Teddy Verneuil)

IN WATER

Discover the entire offer of Moustiers and its surroundings regarding outdoor sports in water → fishing or wandering in calm water with the water sports bases of the Sainte-Croix Lake, and white water sports of all kinds in the Verdon Gorges ! 

IN WATER
Tout l'offre escalade et activités aériennes de Moustiers et des environs : parapente, montgolfière, etc. ! (©Alpsud Montgolfière)

AIR SPORTS AND CLIMBING

Discover the entire offer of our village of Moustiers and surroundings regarding climbing and other outdoor activities in the air → paragliding, hot air ballooning and other various aerial activities !

 

AIR SPORTS AND CLIMBING
Les grandioses Gorges du Verdon, non loin de Moustiers...

Grand Tour Vélo Route Provence Alpes

A 3 days Cyclosportif trip -between Val de Durance and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie- rich in colors, breathtaking panoramas, Provencal villages & mountain landscapes in the heart of the UNESCO Geopark of Haute-Provence !

Grand Tour Vélo Route Provence Alpes