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 !
Famous for some of its difficult routes, the Verdon Gorges aren’t just for high rank climbers. Today’s equipment made accessible some of these routes. You can climb very high or low routes, everyone should be able to find an adventure that suits him !
Moreover, the Mediteranean climate makes the Verdon Gorges accessible almost all year long : from spring to fall (beware of the weather, the start and the length of the route, the orientation of the sun…).
La Palud-sur-Verdon is the village for most of legendary starts but you can also be satisfied with routes in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie or the Left Side of the canyon at Aiguines. Easy or difficult, the routes are breathtaking too.
Climbing instructors in the Verdon Gorges
Wether you are alone, with your family or your friends, if you are looking for an instructor for a few hours or for training sessions, you can find someone to help you improve your skills. ↓
Rocksiders
Climb : Des Guides pour l'Aventure
Roc N vol Climbing
Aventures et Nature
Maison des Guides du Verdon
The Guides du Verdon
The must do in the Verdon Gorges : paper guides
2 guides can help you find the information you are looking for :
- « Verdon 2017 – 52 years and 520 climbing routes » for the Right Side of the canyon. This is the 3d edition of the Department Comity for the Mountain Climbing French Federation. Its presents 520 routes with detailed information.
- « Climbin in Aiguines – Left Side of the Canyon » for the Left Side. It presents climing routes around the canyon entrance and the village of Aiguines : the Galetas Bridge, Illoire pass, Haut-Vernis…
To have a better look inside the multiple climbing possibilities, you can browse on FFME website or other specialized sites such as Climbingaway.fr and Camptocamp.org.
Climbing : for the young ones and the more experienced !
If you want your kids to learn about this practice, you can contact 2 of our partners. They offer easy routes, adventure tree climbing, via cordata, ziplines…
La Corditelle
Adventure Forest
For an other kind of experience, you can also try Digne-les-Bains Via Ferrata. Access from the city center. Composed of 2 routes.
Take note of the sensible paths inside the Verdon Gorges ! Birds are nesting against the cliffs. It is important to keep on preserving their species. A list has been writen by LPO (the Bird protecting league) and the Natural Park to protect and preserve endanger species in our territory.
