MOUSTIERS-SAINTE-MARIE : AN EXCEPTIONAL DESTINATION
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is in the heart of Verdon Natural Park and UNESCO Géoparc. This article will help you understand better the lanscapes that surround you to discover our territory.
From the biginner’s ride to the long horseback ride, riding from our village you will discover of a natural environment ideal for horseback riding. You will ride in the middle of the surrounded by aromatic plants scrublands on the Montdenier massif, at the edge of the Sainte-Croix lake with exceptional panoramas or at the entrance of the Verdon gorges…
The cliffs of the canyon represent 1500 equiped climbing possibilities fused in a unique and magnificient landscape. From begginers to big rock climbs, it is a major site and a paradise for climbing lovers throughout the world !
An extremely playful itinerary up to the summit of the "Pavillon", the southern highest point of the Montdenier massif.
A breathtaking panorama at its highest point (with, in particular, the lake of Sainte-Croix and the plateau of Valensole on one side, and the mount Chiran and the Mourre de Chanier on the other...) and a magnificent descent to conclude, as a "cherry on the cake", by the ancient Roman way of the Courchon path !
The ideal discovery course for runners who wish to discover the beauty of the terrain of our village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie! A very playful itinerary, formed by a long climb at the beginning, a magnificent descent at the end (punctuated by a dozen turns, some of which offer splendid panoramas on the lake of Sainte-Croix!), and a variety of "relaunchings" between the two...
Short route accessible to all...
→ ideal course to discover the trail and Moustiers's playground ! Its profile, "all in relaunchings", will delight the novices, who will not find it too demanding if it is done at a small pace, and the hardened practitioners, who will enjoy themselves if they complete it at a more sustained pace...
Here is a selection of 3 essential itinerant hikes (from 3 to 5 days walk) starting from Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. These hikes will allow you to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the Regional Natural Park of the Verdon River.
From Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, the GR4 offers the possibility to discover Sainte-Croix’s village and lake but also iconic landscapes such as the lower canyon !
From Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, following the GR4, you will go up the entire Verdon canyon. At the end of this challenging trail you will reach Castellane, the « Verdon door » !
Au fil de cette grande randonnée en itinérance, découverte des magnifiques paysages autour du plus emblématique des lacs du Verdon : le lac de Sainte-Croix !