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Where to go hiking with my dog

Is your dog fit for hiking? All that remains is to find the ideal location.

Hiking trails you can explore with your dog in the Verdon

There are several hiking trails you can explore with your dog; we’ve put together a selection for you. But please note that you must keep your dog on a leash, follow the guidelines for behavior when approaching areas where livestock are grazing, and take care not to disturb wildlife or other hikers.

A dog on a hike

Transhumance sites

In our region, where transhumance and livestock farming are very present, livestock guardian dogs work alongside numerous herds in our mountain pastures. It’s a good idea to be familiar with their work, and to observe a few rules of cohabitation.

➜ Keep your dog on a leash and don’t pick your dog up. Watch our 4-minute video to learn how to adopt the right reflexes.

Video screenshot: how to behave with a livestock guardian dog

How should you behave around livestock guardian dogs?

When faced with a livestock guardian dog, stay calm and keep your distance. Our 4-minute video shows you the right reflexes to adopt.

A dog on a hike

Places where dogs are not allowed in the Verdon

Dogs and all pets are not welcome (even on a leash) in national parks and on certain sensitive sites in the regional park and geological reserve.

  • Lac d’Allos
  • Mont-Pelat
  • Pich and Cimet waterfalls
  • Encombrette pass, cirque and lakes
  • Couloir Samson – Lizard trail
  • Blanc-Martel trail
  • Imbut trail

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