Gorges du Verdon

Welcome to the Gorges du Verdon, the largest and most impressive canyon on the European continent. Often referred to as the 'European Grand Canyon,' this geological marvel stretches 25 kilometers in length and reaches a…

The Samson Corridor is where the tour truly 'gets crazy,' offering a 'stunning view' of the canyon's most dramatic entry point. As you look down from the 'Point Sublime,' you can see the 'roaring Verdon river' as it enters the…

The 'Route des Crêtes,' or Road Number D23, is famously known in 'simple English' as the 'root of ridiculous viewpoints'. This 23-kilometer loop follows the 'canyon's most epic vertical drops,' offering numerous 'Belvedere' or…

One of the most 'striking biological wonders' of the Verdon is the presence of '200 Griffon vultures,' the 'uncontested apex predators' of these canyons. Reintroduced in 1999 near the village of Rugon, these 'Majestic birds' have…

The 'Sentier Blanc-Martel' is the 'must-do hike' for anyone wishing to experience the 'depths of the canyons'. This 16-kilometer one-way trail follows the 'Verdon River' through its most impressive 'rock formations' and 'epic…

At the western end of the canyon lies 'Lac de Sainte-Croix,' a 'majestic and relatively new' artificial lake created in 1973. This 'paradise for summer tourists' holds 760 million cubic meters of water and serves as both a…

Just north of Lac de Sainte-Croix, we find 'Moustiers-Sainte-Marie,' considered one of the 'most beautiful villages of France'. This 'sweet village' dates back to the 5th century and is 'built into the hillside' with a 'waterfall…

As we conclude our journey through the Gorges du Verdon, we stand in awe of a landscape that is both 'scientifically fascinating' and 'emotionally overwhelming'. We have witnessed the 'largest canyon in Europe,' a 'striking…