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Venture deep into the bowels of the Gorges du Verdon, from Moustiers-Sainte-Marie to La Palud-sur-Verdon. Follow the Route des Crêtes and its many viewpoints over the gorges. A spectacular itinerary to discover out of season.
The tour starts from Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, a Provencal village nestled between two cliffs and classified as one of France’s most beautiful villages. The road quickly rises above Lac de Sainte-Croix, with the Valensole plateau in the background.
As you make your way towards the heart of the gorges, the spectacular Grand Canyon fault is revealed, rising up to 700 m above the emerald waters of the Verdon. Cross the Col de l’Olivier (718m) then the Col d’Ayen (1033m) before reaching La Palud-sur-Verdon for a well-deserved break.
Join the famous Route des Crêtes, 800 m after leaving the village in the direction of Rougon (please note the direction of traffic). This 24km-long road is punctuated by a succession of belvederes, offering some of the finest views of the Verdon Gorge, a landscape unique in the world. An unforgettable experience.
Back at La Palud-sur-Verdon, descend carefully to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.
We strongly advise you to take this tour outside the summer season, and to adapt your schedule accordingly. In summer, the trail is very busy, making it dangerous.
Standardized signposting, green and white panels with bicycle pictograms.
1355m ( Positive : 1355m - Negative : 1355m )
Guidebooks : Cycle tourism map Alpes de Haute-Provence Le Verdon à Vélo - Guide 2019/2020
Free access.