7-day trekking tour around Verdon Gorge

Hike around the stunning Verdon Gorge, Europe's most beautiful river canyon, for 7 days with a certified mountain guide.

Alps

7 Days

Apr, May, Sep

Intermediate

Description

Explore Verdon Gorge, Europe’s most beautiful river canyon, in a 7-day hiking tour

Join me on this stunning 7-day hike around one of UNESCO’s World Heritage site: Verdon Gorge. This trekking route will take us through lavender fields, sparkling rivers, steep rock formations, and hidden tunnels. This historic route was used by Napoleon and the ancient Romans. In addition, we’ll go through some fascinating Provençal villages, such as the medieval towns of Castellane, Moustiers Sainte-Marie and the ancient Roman town of Gréoux-les-Bains. We’ll also get to savor the Italian cuisine and wine. This is a trip you’ll never forget!

We’ll be hiking each day for around 7-8 hours. We will be stopping throughout the day to enjoy the route and the amazing views, but I recommend you prepare yourself physically for the trip. We won’t need to carry our full luggage with us, only a small day pack. Our accommodation is in charming hotels in small villages, where we’ll get to enjoy exquisite local food and wine.

If you are a hiking enthusiast, you’ll love this adventure. Book your trip now! I would love to be your guide for this amazing experience.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transport during the trip

Price details

Price does not include flights, travel insurance, personal drinks & snacks, and tips

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Saint André les Alpes

Day 2: Trek from Saint André les Alpes to Castellane

We’ll hike 24 kilometers throughout the day. Fabulous views of Lac de Castillon, the peaks of Haute Provence Castellane and the Verdon River.

Day 3: Trek from Castellane to Point Sublime

Hiking along the Verdon Valley. We’ll visit Chasteuil, the village of Rougon and the village of Point Sublime.

Day 4: Trek from Point Sublime to La Palud

The day we enter the Gorge (“Europe’s Grand Canyon”). Highlights of the day: a 650 metre tunnel through the rock, and an impressive stairway.

Day 5: Trek from La Palud to Moustiers Sainte-Marie

Ascent through the pine tree forest of Col de Plein Voir, which will give us stunning views of the lake of Sainte-Croix. Then, we’ll go to Crêtes de l’Ourbès and the pretty village of Moustiers Sainte-Marie.

Day 6: Trek from Moustiers Sainte-Marie to Riez

Hike through meadows and pine forests. Views of huge lavender fields and the Alps.

Day 7: Trek from Riez to Gréoux-les-Bains

On our last and longest trekking day, we’ll go to the village of Saint-Martin-de-Brômes and finish in Gréoux.

Day 8: Departure day

We’ll share a last breakfast together,

About the guide

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