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In a very characteristic environment of sandstone and blue marl, this hike takes in two pretty villages. Saint Benoît, perched on a rocky knoll, and Braux, surrounded by chestnut trees.
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Ancien Chemin de Saint Benoît à Braux
Saint-Benoît-en
The first part of the trail runs under the cover of a chestnut forest and along the "Roman Way".
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Annot - Le Fugeret par la voie romaine d'Argenton
Annot-en
A beautiful, shady itinerary that takes in the villages of Annot and Le Fugeret and offers magnificent views over the valley, with the option of returning via the Chemins de Fer de Provence.
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Annot - Le Fugeret par Roncharel
Annot-en
Easy walk starting from the road (C 2) leading to Demandolx. Suitable for baby carriages and people with reduced mobility.
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Balade au Hameau de Ville
Demandolx-en
This hike around the Pied Marcellin hill allows you to discover a portion of the Voie Impériale itinerary, as well as the wilder paths of Saint Jacques between broom, lavender, juniper, saskatoon bushes and a few geological sites.
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Balade de Pied Marcellin
Saint-Jacques-en
Walk through the narrow winding streets of Entrevaux from Porte Royale to Porte d’Italie, then continue on a high path on a ledge above the Var which runs alongside olive trees cultivated in terraces. The olives are harvested each winter and then transported to the communal oil mill
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Balade le long du Var
Entrevaux-en
From the top of la Barre du Pidanoux there is an incredible view of Castillon Lake, the village of Saint-Julien-du-Verdon and the surrounding peaks.
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Barre le Pidanoux
Saint-Julien-du-Verdon-en
A lovely hike from the fortified village deep into the forest, where you can hear the stag bellowing in autumn.
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Bas Sumaure
Entrevaux-en
Départ de la Maison de Pays de Beauvezer, où vous pouvez acheter des produits locaux de la haute vallée du Verdon. Dirigez vous vers la place de la chapelle Notre-Dame.
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Beauvezer - Pic de Mal-Ubac
Beauvezer-en
How to discover the Gorges du Verdon without passing by the mythical belvedere of the Point Sublime? It is a must-see.
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Belvédère du Point Sublime
Rougon-en
The path overhangs and then crosses the Besseuges stream, which marked the ancient border between Provence and the County of Nice, and then you reach the end of the world.
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Besseuges
Saint-Pierre-en
This trail starts at the picturesque hamlet of La Valette, in the commune of Thorame-Basse. Once there, turn right onto the forest track which takes you across the Issole torrent via a ford.
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Boules - Chalufy
Thorame-Basse-en
To get to Villars-Colmars by car, you can take the tarmac road to the hamlet of Chasse. Once there, head for the Chapelle Saint-Raphaël, one of the region's historic jewels.
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Cabane de Chabaud-Joyeux
Villars-Colmars-en
Discovering a little-frequented valley
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Cabane de Cordoeil
Thorame-Haute-en
Forest and alpine route. Alternative route: Le Cheval Blanc via the ridges. Its summit offers an exceptional panorama (+ 3 h + 560 m ascent).
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Cabane du Cheval Blanc
Thorame-Basse-en
As this discovery trail is on a high ledge, it offers an impressive view of the fortifications. On this trail you will find information boards describing the architectural heritage. Starting from the centre of the village, this trail goes along the old irrigation canal and then descends onto the Espiniers road. To return you have to walk along the main road D908 for 500 metres
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Canal de l'Adroit Interpretation Trail
Colmars-en
Refreshing walk to the foot of the waterfall. Beautiful views over the valley.
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Cascade de Chaumie
Colmars-en
Listed natural site. Easy walk to the waterfall, where you might spot a beautiful mountain bird, the tichodrome échelette.
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Cascade de la Lance
Colmars-en
Follow in the footsteps of the Romans along the ancient Roman road to the Château de Castellet-Saint-Cassien, once the summer residence of the Lords of Glandèves d'Entrevaux.
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Castellet Saint Cassien
Entrevaux-en
This hike offers a superb and impressive view of the Galange gorges, the Annot sandstones and the Coyer.
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Chapelle Notre-Dame des Neiges
Ubraye-en
A short climb to the chapel, in the shade of the cypress trees in the middle of the forest
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Chapelle Saint-Jean
Colmars-en
Family walk to the promontory of Chapelle Saint Jean, marking the first site of Barrême.
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Chapelle Saint-Jean
Barrême-en
This trail leads to the chapel of Saint Martin, erected at the foot of the imposing rock of the same name, the first parish church in the village of La Garde.
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Chapelle Saint-Martin
La Garde-en
Itinerary to discover a wild site where the Saint-Pierre chapel is hidden. The ruins of Véraillon are the remains of an ancient fortified village abandoned in the 15th century.
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Chapelle Saint-Pierre, les Colettes
Soleilhas-en
Stroll to the Château Plus Haut, built in the Middle Ages on an eminence south of the village to keep watch over the surrounding area, from the Asse valley to the Col du Corobin.
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Château Plus Haut
Chaudon-Norante-en
Itinéraire offrant des points de vue remarquables sur le village de La Palud et les montagnes environnantes ainsi que sur le Grand Canyon. C'est le seul sentier qui permet d'accéder au plus haut point de vue, au dessus des Gorges du Verdon.
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Chemin du Belvédère de la Dent d'Aire
La Palud-sur-Verdon-en
In the 5th century, Eturamina, the capital of a Roman city, became the seat of a bishopric. Although traces of this period are known, much of its history remains to be discovered.
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Chemins du patrimoine
Thorame-Haute-en
Departing from the Clumanc town hall, this itinerary combines the discovery of an exceptional volcanic geological site with a walk in the heart of the peaceful Asse valley.
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Circuit de la Coulette (1701 m)
Clumanc-en
This itinerary passes by the remarkable church of Notre Dame d'Entraigues, continues to the surprising Tartonne saltwater spring, and returns over the hills, across fields and open landscapes to the Asse and Clumanc valleys.
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Circuit de la Salaou, Le Puits Salé
Tartonne-en
Discover the woollen cloth factories, testimony to the village's industrial past.
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Circuit découverte des fabriques de draps de laine
Saint-André-les-Alpes-en
From the church in Barrême, this tour combines plant and mineral elements on Saint-Jean hill. This viewpoint overlooking the Asse and its tributaries bears witness to the collapse of a limestone cliff during the Tertiary era.
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Circuit des senteurs
Barrême-en
Along country lanes and small roads, this walk allows you to discover some of the heritage features of the Asse valley : the Château des Périers, castel built in the 17th century and Notre Dame church.
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Circuit du Château
Clumanc-en
Nice climb to the cirque de Juan, mostly shaded. You'll pass close to the Juan climbing site (approved climbing site).
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Cirque de Juan
Villars-Colmars-en
A beautiful route through chestnut groves and, in places, among sandstone boulders. It crosses the abandoned hamlets of Collet Gouiran and La Rate, and passes by the ruins of St. Peter's chapel, built on a sandstone boulder.
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Clot Bernard - La Rate
Le Fugeret-en
The trail offers beautiful panoramic views over the Vaïre valley and takes you through a varied forest, including a magnificent beech grove.
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Clot Roubaud
Annot-en
This pass, at the foot of the imposing Cheval Blanc mountain, is a historic crossing point between the valleys. To reach it, a tunnel was carved out of the clue de la Peine using picks and blasting.
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Col de la Cine
Tartonne-en
Route through the larch forest of Ratéry, passing through the mountain pastures and then the robines (black earth). Arrival at the pass with splendid panoramic views in all directions (including the Aiguilles de Pelens in the Alpes Maritimes). Theme trail to the top of the pass
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Col des Champs GR52A
Colmars-en
This ancient path linking Blieux to Chasteuil leads to Colle Basse, overlooking the Verdon valley at 1446 m.
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Colle Basse
Blieux-en
A beautiful alpine itinerary that takes you to the heart of the Mercantour National Park. From the top of the pass, views of Lac d'Allos.
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Cols et Lacs de l'Encombrette - Panorama du Lac d'Allos
Colmars-en
The couloir Samson itinerary takes you to and from the entrance to one of Europe's largest canyons: the Gorges du Verdon.
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Couloir Samson
Rougon-en
Departing from the former Mairie in Montblanc, this loop takes in the upper Chalvagne valley and the Pic de Chamatte in the distance. A forest atmosphere is present throughout the hike.
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Courouclous
Val-de-Chalvagne-en
Panoramic view of the entire Haut-Verdon region
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Crête de la Gardette
Colmars-en
Another itinerary takes you to Chapelle Saint Jean du Désert. Right from the start, you can discover the Château de Villevieille, then follow a ridge line to admire the panoramic view over the Ubraye valley and the Bernarde summit.
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De Villevieille à Saint-Jean-du-Désert
Val-de-Chalvagne-en
This loop offers a beautiful panorama: gorges, forests, forest huts and finally the village of Ondres. Inhabited in summer, it makes a lovely shady stopover. You may be lucky enough to spot some chamois.
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Gorges de Saint-Pierre - Col de l'Orgeas - Ondres
Beauvezer-en
A beautiful trail opened up during the period of reforestation in the mountains. In the Chabanal forest, the undergrowth is filled with raspberry bushes as far as the Congerman forest huts.
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Gorges de Saint-Pierre - Congerman - Le Couguyon
Beauvezer-en
Leaving Entrevaux, classified as one of France's most beautiful villages, the trail passes the hermitage of St Jean du Désert, before reaching the hamlet of Ourges via the St Jean ravine. Past the St Joseph bridge, you reach Le Feït via a balcony.
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GR de Pays vallée de la Vaïre - Étape 1 - Entrevaux > Carrefour du Feït
Entrevaux-en
The route is divided between forests of various species and high-altitude mountain pastures. The stage ends with accommodation in Annot or Roncharel.
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GR de Pays vallée de la Vaïre - Étape 2 - Carrefour du Faït > Puy de Rent
Annot-en
After the meadows and forests of Puy du Rent, discover the picturesque villages of the upper Vaïre valley.
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GR de Pays vallée de la Vaïre - Étape 3 - Puy de Rent > Fugeret
Annot-en
A long stage exploring old villages and Roman remains. Lodging under the Col du Fam or extend the stage to Braux.
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GR de Pays vallée de la Vaïre - Étape 4 - Fugeret > Col du Fam
Le Fugeret-en
The Annot sandstones are a paradise for hikers and climbers. This geological formation is responsible for the beautiful architecture of our villages, and the rock's enigmatic shapes have forged our legendary tales.
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GR de Pays vallée de la Vaïre - Étape 5 - Col du Fam > Annot
Castellet-lès-Sausses-en
1 Royal Gate, Machicolation Redoubt Main entrance to the village since 1658 with 18th century machicolation redoubt with openings on the road side. The machicolations made it possible to throw all sorts of projectiles at the attackers.
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Heritage
Entrevaux-en
Saint-Julien du Verdon, a 1,500-year-old village ... Notre-Dame Chapel As early as the 5th century, monks from the Abbey of Lérins (off the coast of Cannes) built a small priory at the top of today's village. Their mission: to Christianize the region.
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Heritage trail
Saint-Julien-du-Verdon-en
Take a stroll through the village streets, and discover the buildings, customs and traditions that make up the history of Colmars.
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Heritage trail
Colmars-en
Equipped with your headphones, mobile phone or MP3 player, let your ears guide you on a stroll through testimonies and collected sounds, on the links that local people have with water, the Verdon river and its tributaries.
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Histoire(s) d'eau - Sound walk
Saint-André-les-Alpes-en
Discovery trail of pastoralism and transhumance in the Haut-Verdon, Villars - Colmars. Shepherd's life, mountain pastures, transhumance, mountain huts. Discover pastoralism and transhumance.
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L'Amountagna
Villars-Colmars-en
This pass, at the foot of the imposing Cheval Blanc mountain, is a historic crossing point between the valleys. To reach it, a tunnel was carved out of the clue de la Peine using picks and blasting.
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La Barre des Dourbes
Tartonne-en
Located on the Dourbes bar at an altitude of 1,622 m, the Pas de Labaud, like the Pas de Tartonne and Pas de la Faye, has long been used by the inhabitants of the Asse valley to reach the Bléone valley and the Digne-les-Bains region.
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La barre des Dourbes, Pas de Labaud
Clumanc-en
From the Basse d'Angles pass (1577 m), you reach the Serres ridge, overlooking the Ivoire and Verdon valleys.
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La Basse d'Angles
Angles-en
Mostly shaded at the start, the path joins the Pont Saint-Joseph. It climbs up the St-Jean ravine, at the foot of the cliffs of the Educh plateau, to the ruins of the hamlet of Ourges. The climb is steeper up to the chapel of Saint-Jean-du-Désert.
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La Chapelle Saint-Jean-du-Désert depuis Annot
Annot-en
After a short descent to the Notre Dame de la Rivière chapel, the climb is a little steep, but pleasant and shady. At the Col St Jean (1326m), enjoy the magnificent panorama before reaching the chapel of St Jean du Désert.
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La Chapelle Saint-Jean-du-Désert depuis Ubraye
Ubraye-en
This walk takes you up into the hills, through former farmland, to the abandoned hamlet of Ville, overlooking the Jabron valley and the village of La Rivière.
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La Circulaire de Peyroules
Peyroules-en
A beautiful walk overlooking the Riou d'Ourgeas ravine, which narrows into deep, narrow gorges shortly before reaching the chapelle de la Melle and the Bergerie de Haute Melle, a major Resistance site in the Alpes de Haute-Provence.
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La Clue de la Melle
Senez-en
Through the hills, this hike links the villages of Senez and Blieux (fine views over the Asse de Blieux valley) and follows in the footsteps of the historic route taken by Napoleon in 1815 between Castellane and Digne les Bains.
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La Colle de Blieux
Blieux-en
Lovely loop in the undergrowth with panoramic views towards Thorame-Haute and the Val d'Allos. Refreshing break by the small Chastelas stream.
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La Colletta
Colmars-en
From the Serres crest, you can see the Mercantour Massif to the east, and beyond it the closer massifs (Grand Coyer...), with the Pic de Chamatte at the end of the crest. A natural forest of beech and Scots pine grows beneath the pastures.
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La Crêtes des Serres
Allons-en
Lovely forest loop on a hot summer's day, overlooking the beautiful Verdon valley.
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La Croix du Puy
Villars-Colmars-en
This trail takes you into the foothills of the Teillon mountain, amidst the colorful landscapes of Provence. A medium-level hike, with lovely views of the Castillon and Chaudanne lakes (orientation table).
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La Ferme Brûlée
Demandolx-en
From Méailles, the route runs along the cliffs at the northern exit of the village and enters a sparse pine forest until the entrance of the cave. Several basins are carved out in the cave’s limestone ground, and the ceiling is adorned with splendid stalactites. Warning: This is an unsecured cave only to be visited with speleological equipment; not recommended for beginners after 100m. Only undertake this visit in good weather conditions
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La Grotte de Méailles
Méailles-en
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.
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La Palud - Rougon par le Pont du Baou
La Palud-sur-Verdon-en
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.
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La Palud-sur-Verdon - Chalet de la Maline par le GR4
La Palud-sur-Verdon-en
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…
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La Palud-sur-Verdon - Moustiers-Sainte-Marie par le GR4
La Palud-sur-Verdon-en
Shaded for the first half of the trail, it offers a fine view over the entire Vaïre valley. It then joins a forest track along which the spring will cool you down a little.
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La Source de Combe Renard
Annot-en
From the Issole to the Verdon via the drailles des moutons and the Jassaud plain. Possibility of extending to Pic de Mal Ubac.
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La Valette - Plaine de Jassaud
Thorame-Basse-en
The circuit offers a wonderful opportunity to discover the magnificent Thorame-Basse region. As you follow the trail, you'll be enchanted by the picturesque scenery and panoramic views of the surrounding hamlets.
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Layon - Château-Garnier
Thorame-Basse-en
This path, mostly in chestnut forest, offers a beautiful panorama of the sandstone and the village. The start of the route follows the Roman road along the Beïte valley.
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Le Baou de Parou
Annot-en
Itinéraire pédagogique facile qui serpente dans la forêt de mélèzes. Il vous conduira sur un éperon rocheux avec vue panoramique. Le long du sentier, découvrez des silhouettes d’animaux avec des QR codes à flasher pour découvrir leur cri ou leur chant.
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Le Belvédère de la Colletta
Colmars-en
Stroll through the hamlet of Le Champ, offering lovely views of Entrevaux village and its Citadel.
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Le Champ
Entrevaux-en
In the shade of the reforested slopes, the walk takes you to the hamlet of Coulet, from where you have a fine view of the Maurel mountain.
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Le Coulet
Saint-André-les-Alpes-en
A pleasant trail along the Coulomp and beneath the impressive chestnut trees, with beautiful views of the sandstone cliffs. The village, with its beautiful sandstone houses, completes the hike.
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Le Coulomp
Braux-en
In the heart of the Issole valley, along the way you'll discover the history of its reforestation dating back to the late 19th century. The route continues to climb steadily and yawingly up to the hamlet of Seuil.
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Le hameau de Seuil
Saint-André-les-Alpes-en
This hike takes in the ancient hamlet of Ville and its chapel of Saint Fortunat. A medieval castle once stood on the ridge overlooking the site. The Notre Dame de Conche chapel, the destination of the hike, offers a superb panorama.
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Le Hameau de Ville
Demandolx-en
A longer variant of the Chapelle Saint-Pierre itinerary, it also takes in the hamlets of La Sagne, in the Alpes Maritimes, and Les Colettes. The latter, still inhabited, is only accessible on foot.
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Le hameau des Colettes
Soleilhas-en
A visit to the picturesque village of Le Poil, clinging to the slopes of the rocky outcrop from which it derives its name "lou péu", "stake" in Provencal.
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Le Hameau du Poil
Senez-en
A loop with varied landscapes, passing through different biotopes (rhododendron moorland) and a beautiful serpentine.
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Le Lançonnet - La Sagne
Colmars-en
With its 360° panoramic view, the summit of Le Laupon offers a magnificent panorama of the region's landscapes.
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Le Laupon
Colmars-en
In summer, take a shady walk along the banks of the Verdon, overlooking the village of Beauvezer. You can also visit the pretty village of Villars - Heyssier.
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Le Plan - Acco de Chalve
Beauvezer-en
A hike that combines superb views of the surrounding mountains with the discovery of Ubraye and Le Touyet, with their beautiful stone houses set on slopes, and the Palud plateau.
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Le Plateau de La Palud
Ubraye-en
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
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Le Plateau de Suech
Rougon-en
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.
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Le Pont de Tusset - Entreverges
Rougon-en
Family outing to Europe's oldest known salt mining site, the Moriez saltwater spring, first developed in the Neolithic period, around 5700 BC.
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Le Puits d'Eau Salé
Moriez-en
At the crossroads of Provence and the Alps, the route up to Puy de Rent is a fine example of reforestation work. The scent of thyme and savory and the softness of the larch trees lull the walk, overlooking the Verdon and Vaïre valleys.
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Le Puy de Rent depuis Allons
Allons-en
A superb view of the surrounding mountains: Grand Coyer and Saint Honorat to the east, Pic de Chamatte to the south, the Haut Verdon mountains to the west, and the villages of Méailles and Allons in the valley.
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Le Puy de Rent depuis Annot
Annot-en
A trailhead that winds through a larch forest, arriving at a summit open to all 4 cardinal points. Panoramic view of the Vaïre and Verdon valleys.
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Le Puy de Rent depuis la Colle-Saint-Michel
Thorame-Haute-en
The 1st part of the trail crosses a Sensitive Natural Area, and is equipped with a wooden pathway and an interpretation trail on the protected and remarkable environment. It runs along the left bank of the lake, leading from the village to the Plan beach.
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Le Sentier des Pêcheurs
Saint-André-les-Alpes-en
From the summit of Chalvet (1613 m), a mecca for hang-gliding, the panoramic view allows you to spot more than 50 remarkable peaks, which can be identified from an orientation table.
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Le Sommet de Chalvet (1613 m)
Saint-André-les-Alpes-en
At the northern end of the Barre des Dourbes, the summit of Couar rises to almost 2,000m. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Ecrins and the Dévoluy massif!
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Le Sommet de Couar (1988 m)
Tartonne-en
View of Lac de Castillon. Early in the morning and on a clear day, from the summit you can see Corsica, the gap in the Gorges du Verdon to the south-west, Mont-Chiran to the west and the highest point in the area to the north-west, the Cheval Blanc massif.
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Le Sommet de Crémon
Saint-Julien-du-Verdon-en
The path passes through a forest of ancient fir trees before leading into the Sapée meadow, offering a magnificent panorama.
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Le Sommet de la Sapée (1701 m)
Tartonne-en
After a shady climb through undergrowth, the route reaches the mountain pastures of Montagne de Maurel, entering the Verdon Regional Nature Park. Panoramic views of the highest peaks in the Verdon and Mercantour regions.
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Le Sommet de Maurel
La Mure-Argens-en
A short hike to take in the view! The orientation table will guide you through the 360° panorama of the Mercantour and Provence peaks.
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Le Sommet du Roncheret
Annot-en
A pleasant route to discover chapels and beautiful views of the Haut-Verdon valley.
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Le Tour des Chapelles
Beauvezer-en
The Serres family walk will introduce you to the village of Angles' heritage, as well as its farming and forestry activities.
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Le Tour des Serres
Angles-en
Following the "Tour des Sources", you'll climb up the Coutails torrent to its source.
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Le Tour des Sources
Angles-en
A short stroll from La Mure-Argens along paths leading to the heart of the Issole national forest.
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Le Tour du Clos de Combes
La Mure-Argens-en
The route starts at the charming hamlet of Peyresq, which has been restored by scientists and remains a popular summer resort for lecturers from Belgian universities.
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Le Tour du Courradour
Thorame-Haute-en
A hike through terraced olive groves, with beautiful views over the valley and village, to the hamlet of Les Lacs on the border with the Alpes Maritimes.
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Les Balcons d'Entrevaux - FERMETURE
Entrevaux-en
In the foothills of the Gourdan mountain, you can discover the small Saint Saturnin chapel and a magnificent panoramic view of the Chanan valley, the mountains of Miolans, Cheiron and Mount Vial.
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Les Balcons de La Rochette
La Rochette-en
An easy circuit on a pretty balcony path offering numerous views of the Saint-André-les-Alpes valley and Lac de Castillon.
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Les Belvédères de la Dindière
Saint-André-les-Alpes-en
Easy forest loop
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Les Cabanes du Puy
Villars-Colmars-en
The route starts from the Gorges de Saint-Pierre parking lot in Beauvezer. To reach this starting point by car, drive to the Villars-Heyssier bridge parking lot in Beauvezer.
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Les Gorges de Saint-Pierre - Congerman - Chabanal
Beauvezer-en
A change of scenery between vast high-altitude lawns and rushing waters! From Colmars, follow the forest track to Pont de la Serre (with an adapted vehicle) for about 45 minutes. Follow on foot the superb basins of La Lance.
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Les Lacs de Lignin
Colmars-en
The route is signposted to help you discover the landscape and the village of Braux.
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Les portes de la châtaigneraie
Braux-en
This round-trip route links the villages of Sausses and Castellet-lès-Sausses.
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Les Selves
Sausses-en
The Subis walk takes in the hillsides, along pretty, shady forest paths.
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Les Subis
Saint-André-les-Alpes-en
Magnificent panorama of Entrevaux village, the Citadel and surrounding peaks. Return via La Seds, where the first inhabitants settled during the Roman Empire.
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Les Tuves
Entrevaux-en
A family walk along the water's edge, from one bank of the Combes and Champons streams to the other.
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LeTour des Champons
Allons-en
A pleasant, sunny route linking Thorame-Haute and Thorame-Basse, passing through the hamlet of Mousteir.
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Liaison des Thorames
Thorame-Haute-en
A forest walk through the little Siberia of the Southern Alps.
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Miolans
La Rochette-en
Path along the left bank of a bubbling torrent, with views of the pretty hamlet of Chasse and Villars-Colmars.
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Panoramique de Chasse
Villars-Colmars-en
You'll straddle the 1860 border before the Comté de Nice became part of Provence. A milestone marking this boundary can still be seen at Col St Pons.
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Pas de Belon
Sausses-en
The Chasse plateau and its mountain pastures. Pastoral itinerary punctuated by the Sagnes and Marie-Louise huts.
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Pâturage de Rougnouse
Villars-Colmars-en
Fabulous views of the Var valley and Mercantour peaks. Hiking along ridges and forests, via the Pelau summit and the Lette ridge.
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Pelau
Castellet-lès-Sausses-en
An unexpected ride by train and then on foot! A well-maintained trail through the Vaïre valley to the original village of Peyresq.
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Peyresq
Thorame-Haute-en
The Chasse plateau and its mountain pastures Pastoral itinerary punctuated by the Sagnes and Marie-Louise huts
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Plateau des Chasts, Cabane Marie-Louise
Villars-Colmars-en
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.
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Plein Voir par le Col de l’Âne et les Hauteurs de Saint Maurin
La Palud-sur-Verdon-en
Ce joli chemin permet de joindre le village de Rougon depuis le Point Sublime. Il est court mais la montée est raide!
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Point Sublime - Rougon par le GR4
Rougon-en
Set in a glacial valley, this itinerary offers a breathtaking panorama. Over the course of time, the torrent has carved out natural pools and waterfalls, or "marmites de Géants", where you can take a refreshing dip. Please note access conditions
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Pont de la Serre, Les Vasques de la Lance
Colmars-en
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.
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Pont de Tusset
Rougon-en
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.
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Portraits d'ici de Rougon - Sound walk
Rougon-en
Easy walk in a hedged landscape. Lac des Sagnes wetland
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Promenade du lac des Sagnes
Thorame-Haute-en
Alternating between beech and pine forests and panoramic views over the valley, this hike leads to the Roncharel refuge.
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Roncharel
Annot-en
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.
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Rougon - Castellane par le GR4
Rougon-en
Just like the pilgrims of Saint John the Baptist who follow this trail every year in June, you will reach the Saint-Jean du Désert chapel located on the old road between Entrevaux and Castellane. This chapel is likely to have been built by the Knights Templar to offer hospitality to travelers and to help them find their way
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Saint-Jean-du-Désert
Entrevaux-en
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.
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Sentier Blanc-Martel
La Palud-sur-Verdon-en
Botanical trail, Moyennageuse tower, Piégut chapel
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Sentier Botanique de la Tour
Thorame-Basse-en
Le départ de ce sentier se trouve au parking des gorges de Saint-Pierre à Beauvezer. Il est accessible depuis le hameau de Villars-Heyssier via une piste forestière carrossable de 1,3 km
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Sentier Botanique des Gorges de Saint-Pierre
Beauvezer-en
Along the way, you'll discover ancient rock shelters in the heart of a magnificent chestnut forest, beautiful views from the plateau and an extraordinary rocky chaos on the descent to the village.
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Sentier de Baume Longe
Annot-en
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.
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Sentier Découverte de Châteauneuf-lès-Moustiers
La Palud-sur-Verdon-en
Easy, fun and interactive, this discovery trail winds through the chestnut grove along a canal, in the heart of a pastoral landscape. You’ll be able to learn about the distinctive features of this place from the information boards at 11 sites along the path.
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Sentier Découverte de la Châtaigne
Braux-en
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).
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Sentier Découverte du Lézard - CLOSED
Rougon-en
Geological curiosities, rare species and biodiversity, a thousand-year-old heritage and mysterious legends: this trail will help you discover the hidden wonders of the Annot sandstone site.
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Sentier des Grès d'Annot
Annot-en
This themed trail takes you on a tour of the various fragrant, aromatic and medicinal plants found in our mountains.
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Sentier des Plantes Aromatiques
La Mure-Argens-en
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.
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Sentier du Bastidon
La Palud-sur-Verdon-en
Bien que ne proposant pas de points de vues direct sur la rivière, ce sentier est très beau et propose une grande variété de paysage.
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Sentier du Bastidon en aller-retour
La Palud-sur-Verdon-en
This family trail, which winds through undergrowth, overlooks the valley and the Chemins de fer de Provence railway line. Old houses, bridges, wash-houses, churches and chapels in Méailles and Le Fugeret are also among the attractions of this hike.
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Sentier du Fugeret à Méailles
Le Fugeret-en
Set along the river, the buildings and their history await you: the power plant, the wash house and the mills, of course!
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Sentier les Moulins d'Entrevaux
Entrevaux-en
A sustained hike through the imposing Chiran massif, culminating in a 360° view and an astronomical observatory.
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Sommet du Chiran par Blieux
Blieux-en
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.
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Sommet du Chiran par les Chauvets
La Palud-sur-Verdon-en
This is a challenging hike to the summit of Teillon, which is also referred to as ‘Quatre Termes’ in reference to the four boundaries of the surrounding municipalities. From this pastoral mountain, at 1,893 metres above sea level, you can see Corsica on the horizon when the Mistral wind blows
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Sommet du Teillon
La Garde-en
The hike offers fine views of the pre-Alpine Verdon mountains, with interesting contrasts in vegetation between the adret and ubac of Barbin.
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Tour de Barbin
La Palud-sur-Verdon-en
From the Charvet mountain, a magnificent panorama unfolds from Cheval Blanc to the Barre des Dourbes. On the way back, it's not unusual to spot golden eagles, chamois and black grouse.
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Tour de Charvet
Lambruisse-en
A hike through undergrowth, rich in forest species (black pines, atlas cedars, maples...), it leads to a pass used since prehistoric times to link Saint-Lions to Moriez.
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Tour de Clavoune
Saint-Lions-en
Hike to the foot of Cup Mountain and visit an exceptional volcanic geological site, and stroll through the peaceful Asse Valley.
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Tour de Clouet
Clumanc-en
This hike takes you to the hamlet of Courchons (1350 m), whose school still had 20 pupils at the beginning of the last century. The village is mostly in ruins, and pastoralism is the main activity in the area.
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Tour de Courchons
Saint-André-les-Alpes-en
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.
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Tour de la Fontaine des Prés
La Palud-sur-Verdon-en
The Tour du Clap passes through a large pine forest before reaching the ridge. The other slope, also wooded, was once a vast pastoral area used by transhumant herds.
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Tour du Clap
Saint-Lions-en
A bucolic walk to the hamlet of Thon. Superb Romanesque stone bridge over the Asse de Blieux and its waterfalls.
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Tour du Touchard
Blieux-en
A forest trail on a balcony, winding through pines and larches, takes the walker back to Thorame-Basse to the sound of rustling water.
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Val d'Issole
Thorame-Basse-en
A sporty hike that crosses the commune of Val de Chavagne to take you to the village of Amirat after passing the Col du Buis.
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Week-end au Pays d'Entrevaux (1)
Entrevaux-en
The 2nd stage of the weekend in Entrevaux country takes you back to Entrevaux via Ubac d'Amirat and the village of Castellet-Saint-Cassien.
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Week-end au Pays d'Entrevaux (2)
Entrevaux-en
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