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What You Need to Know
Swimming (supervised by lifeguards at three beaches ) and water sports (pedal boats, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, motorboats, sailing, etc.) are available on Lake Castillon.
However, due to the dangerous nature of the river and the need to protect its flora and fauna , swimming is not permitted in the Verdon.
Your actions will have a real impact on this space which is our future, but also traces of the past!
So get involved and help protect our landscapes and biodiversity.The Verdon Regional Nature Park
The Descent of the Verdon with your own kayak without a guide by a professional is not possible.
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The fish
The river is wild. By building pebble dams, you heat up the water, leading to the disappearance of fish, including the Rhone apron, a protected endemic species.
So, out of respect for biodiversity, please let the river flow and the fish breathe.
Vultures were reintroduced to the Gorges du Verdon in the 1990s.
Every year, the Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux (LPO) PACA and the Leï Lagramusa climbing club publish a list of routes that are sensitive to the nesting of griffon vultures and peregrine falcons.
From January through the end of August, fellow climbers, we ask that you avoid these routes so as not to disturb nesting activities and thus help protect wildlife.
In the Parc naturel régional du Verdon, wild camping and bivouacs are forbidden on the shores of lakes and in the Gorges du Verdon.
Whether you’re a resident or a holidaymaker, here are a few reminders of the other regulations that apply in the Parc naturel régional du Verdon.
Especially during the summer, the risk of wildfires is high in the Verdon Mountains. Therefore, please do not light cigarettes, build campfires, use barbecues, or use gas or electric stoves.
You can find the wildfire risk maps for the three departments (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Var, and Alpes-Maritimes) at this link.
Instead of disposing of cigarette butts in the wild, which can cause a fire, opt for a portable ashtray.
In natural areas, you won’t find garbage cans at every bend in the path… but that’s no reason to throw your garbage out into nature. So please collect and sort your garbage.
Carry garbage bags or plastic bags in your backpack, so you can place and sort your waste before disposing of it in a container.
On the shores of the Castillon and Sainte-Croix lakes or aboard watercraft (canoe, pedalo, boat…), please limit noise pollution, especially musical noise.
Instead of using a connected speaker, opt for headphones or earphones to avoid disturbing nearby people and animals.
Drone overflights are a nuisance for humans and animals. This is why it is regulated, particularly in protected areas. Please follow the instructions.
Find out about overflight restrictions and consult the prevention guide of the Parc naturel régional du Verdon.
In the summer, you’re sure to run into one of the eco-guards from the Verdon Regional Nature Park.
They patrol all areas of the park, from the lakes to the Gorges, to welcome you, provide information, and raise awareness about nature conservation.
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