Découvrir les Gorges du Verdon

Gorges du Verdon by car

Tour Europe’s largest canyon by car, motorcycle or camper van.

Partez à l’aventure en camping car

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A drive through the gorges will allow you to discover breathtaking scenery from the top of the cliffs. No road access to the canyon floor. The canyon has two banks: the right bank, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence département, north of the Verdon, and the left bank, in the Var département, south of the Verdon.

Here’s a complete tour of the canyon. To fully appreciate each stage, devote a full day to this itinerary.almost 100 km long.

Tour Europe’s
Europe’s largest canyon
 ? In just one day, it’s possible! By car, motorcycle or camper van, discover the Gorges du Verdon on both the right and left banks.

Discover the Route des Crêtes

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The roads are winding and particularly tortuous… Nevertheless, a visit to the Gorges du Verdon is accessible to virtually all types of vehicle. The limit is set at 4.30 m in height (3.60 m on the sides of the crest road tunnels) and 12 m in length… For the most cumbersome vehicles, however, it is necessary to master driving on mountain roads.

carte intéractive de la palud sur verdon Le Point SublimeThe Route des CrêtesLac de Sainte-Croix and the Galetas bridge
Le Point Sublime point de vue

Le Point Sublime

Point Sublime is the first viewpoint on the canyon and one of the detours not to be missed.

From the viewpoint, a veritable balcony clinging to the cliffside, the impressive Verdon fault opens up before you at the Samson couloir. You feel miniscule in front of these two immense cliffs, with the emerald waters of the Verdon River flowing at their feet.

The point sublime
Route des Crêtes

The Route des Crêtes

The Route des Crêtes circuit is an unmissable detour. This 24 km-long scenic route takes you to numerous belvederes, all perched atop the highest cliffs in the gorge, with breathtaking views. The desire to fly away makes you dizzy… a feeling of freedom and fulfilment!

The Gorges du Verdon ridge road
L'été dans le Verdon

Lac de Sainte-Croix and the Galetas bridge

After meandering along the path between Col d’Ayen and Colle de l’Olivier, the canyon becomes gentler and the cliffs take on a lacy appearance. Below, the presence of boats hints at the arrival on the mythical Lac de Sainte-Croix.

Castillon and Sainte-Croix lakes