Couloir Samson
From the Couloir Samson parking lot, descend to the Raquette (turnaround area at the 23A road) and then descend, again via a path (the GR4), to the end of the Blanc-Martel trail: the entrance to the Canyon.
In the Gorges, you follow the Verdon through tunnels (the Baou tunnel is 670 m long) to the Trescaïre towers: three rocky towers on the opposite bank. This is the end of the itinerary, but you can continue walking if you wish.
Please note that swimming in the Verdon is prohibited.
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Documents
GPX / KML files allow you to export the route of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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Type of land
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- Not suitable for strollers
- Grit
- Ground
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Delicate passages
Don't forget your flashlight (or at least the flashlight on your phone) and a jacket: it's chilly in the tunnels! Puddles often line the tunnels.
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References
Cartographic : Map 32 hikes around the Verdon Gorge, from La Palud-sur-Verdon to Castellane; Map of hikes in the Verdon Regional Nature Park
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Opening
Open all year
All year round daily.
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Prices
Free of charge.
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Environment
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus stop < 500 m
- Near shuttle stop
- Close to GR footpath
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Customer base
- Level green – easy