Activities in La Palud-sur-Verdon

Perched more than 1,200m above sea level, overlooking the village of Rougon, this is a unique area with a view over the entrance to the Grand Canyon. This vast wild plateau is distinguished by pastoralism (low walls and dry stone sheepfolds). As a summer pasture site, it is advisable to stay away from the flocks supervised by protection dogs (patous). This hike is better mid-season because of the south-facing sun exposure. Alternate option: If you turn right a bit before the plateau you will reach the Barre des Catalans for breathtaking views over Rougon with a panoramic viewpoint. If you are lucky you could see vultures flying

A pretty trail, much of it shaded, linking the two villages without taking the car. This is a variant of the GR4, and can of course be done as a one-way trip in either direction.

Itinéraire offrant des points de vue remarquables sir le village de la Palud et les montagnes environnantes ainsi que sur le Grand Canyon. C'est le seul sentier permettant d'accéder au plus haut point de vue au dessus des Gorges du Verdon.

This family-friendly walk takes you on a surprising discovery of the remains of this village, where you can enjoy a timeless moment with a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.

Cet itinéraire passe, notamment, par le col de Plein Voir et celui de l'Âne, vous offrant de beaux points de vues sur la fin des Gorges du Verdon et le lac de Sainte-Croix. Il est souvent utilisé lors des itinérances pédestres de plusieurs jours…

Cet itinéraire permet de joindre la Palud-sur-Verdon au Chalet de la Maline sans faire appel à la navette Blanc-Martel ou aux taxis. Attention : une bonne partie (environ 90%) se fait sur route goudronnée et la moitié de l'itinéraire est en plein soleil.

Contrast the overheated garrigue of the Verdon with the cool, shady forest of the Barbin ubac, and you'll be walking through a wild and grandiose landscape.

In the heart of the Gorges du Verdon, the Blanc-Martel trail is the best-known hike in the Canyon, and the only one that allows you to walk along the river at the bottom of the Gorges. It takes its name from Alfred-Edouard Martel and Isidore Blanc.

This trail has been closed and cleared since March 31, 2017.

Dating from the 17th century, this pretty bridge over the Verdon is well worth the detour... It's an ideal walk for a special moment in the heart of the Verdon: a calm, unspoilt place, far less crowded than the Gorges.

Il est actuellement possible de faire le sentier du Bastidon uniquement en aller/retour, à partir de la D23 ou de Maireste car il y a eu des éboulements au pas du Brusc.

This refreshingly simple and accessible trail offers lovely views over the village of La Palud-sur-Verdon. Pass through the wetlands that gave the village its name: in old French, Palud means marsh.

At the summit, a breathtaking 360° view of the Verdon relief and the Digne Pre-Alps, with the peaks of the Ecrins and Mercantour massifs silhouetted against the horizon.

In April 2023, artists from La Bouillonnante took over the commune of Rougon. For several days, two authors, a sound producer and a photographer wandered around the village, meeting local residents.

Ce joli chemin permet de joindre le village de Rougon depuis le Point Sublime. Il est court mais la montée est raide!

Cet itinéraire passe, notamment, par le plateau de Suëch, le hameau de Chasteuil, vous offrant de beaux points de vues. Il est souvent utilisé lors des itinérances pédestres de plusieurs jours.

The hike offers fine views of the pre-Alpine Verdon mountains, with interesting contrasts in vegetation between the adret and ubac of Barbin.

Exceptional views of where Lac de Sainte-Croix meets the Gorges du Verdon. A beautiful, steep, sporty and aerial circuit via the Col de l'Âne and Col de Plein Voir, located on the ridge overlooking the terminal part of the Verdon canyon.

This trail is unmarked, so we advise you to park at the Couloir Samson parking lot (paying in season) and do either the Couloir Samson hike (1h30) or the Pont de Tusset hike (1h30).

The couloir Samson itinerary takes you to and from the entrance to one of Europe's largest canyons: the Gorges du Verdon.

Dating from the 17th century, this pretty bridge over the Verdon is well worth the detour... It's an ideal walk for a special moment in the heart of the Verdon: a calm, unspoilt place, far less crowded than the Gorges.

How to discover the Gorges du Verdon without passing by the mythical belvedere of the Point Sublime? It is a must-see.