Want a panoramic view of the largest canyon in Europe? We recommend that you take the famous Route des Crêtes. By car, motorbike, camper van or electrically assisted bicycle, you’ll be amazed!
Drive along the 23km and take time to contemplate the landscape and watch the vultures at each viewpoint.
VAE route des crêtes Gorges du Verdon 
Sentier Blanc Martel brèche de l'Imbert Alpes de Haute Provence For an exploration of the heart of the Gorges, take the Blanc-Martel trail, which runs up the canyon following the course of the Verdon. This is a 15km long trail, but there is an easier alternative to enjoy the beauty of the site.
As early as 1968, the Grand Canyon du Verdon was opened to climbing. The Escalès cliff, accessible by the route des Crêtes, allows the opening of large routes of more than 200 metres on one of the most beautiful limestones in the world. From the lookouts, abseiling limits the approach steps.
In the 1980s, thanks to Patrick Edlinger and many other renowned climbers, the Gorges du Verdon became the world’s star climbing site.
Today, it is a must-see spot that attracts climbing champions, such as Seb Bouin who recently set a world record.
Escalade en falaise dans les Gorges du VerdonClimbers come and come back… Some stay for a lifetime, because there is something fascinating about these cliffs, with their variations in colour, material and that incredible feeling of height.
So, are you tempted?
At the heart of the Verdon regional ratural park since its creation, the village is part of the Verdon Gorges Grand Site Operation, which aims to protect this place.
Initially proposed by the Ministry of Ecology, the operation allows the local initiation of a management approach for major listed sites.
The “sentier de Plein Voir“, as its name indicates, will offer you a breathtaking view of the Gorges du Verdon and the lake of Sainte-Croix.
Water hiking, canyoning, via cordata are all activities that allow you to discover the canyon from a unique angle… Some parts of the Gorges are only accessible by the river or the cliffs.
In the centre of the village, the 13th century castle houses the Ecomusée des Gorges du Verdon. This museum will show you the tremendous wealth of the Canyon’s environment, its abundant flora and characteristic fauna, not forgetting the history of the village.
Reintroduced into the Gorges du Verdon between 1999 and 2004, with only a few pairs, the griffon vulture has adapted well, with today more than 600 vultures on the Gorges site. Nesting in the cliffs, flying with their wings outstretched and using the warm or cold air currents to move around, this environment is favourable to the griffon vulture: it is its habitat.
The best spots to observe this giant of the air are the route des Crêtes (the first viewpoints) and the village of Rougon.
From the village, you are just a few meters from the most spectacular cliffs of the grand canyon!
From 480 to 1,930 metres in altitude, discover a mosaic of unique and preserved landscapes.
The village of La Palud-sur-Verdon is a gem. There is a pleasant way of life. Then, immerse yourself in the richness of its history, its know-how and its Provençal traditions.
From the 4-star hotel to the green campsite, there is something for everyone in La Palud-sur-Verdon. Our hosts offer local products and are passionate about the Verdon Gorges.
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