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The Top 20 Gorges in France

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20 to choose from in France. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in France.

Altschlossfelsen Rock Formation

Sentier des Roches

Point de vue de la calanque d'En-Vau

The Nesque gorges from Villes-sur-Auzon

Colorado Provençal de Rustrel

Angon Waterfall

Sentier des Roches (Felsenpfad)

Gorges de la Nesque Road

Cirque de Gavarnie

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Altschlossfelsen Rock Formation
Hiking Highlight
Spectacular rock formations. With a great play of light. A visit in the evening will be rewarded with an intense play of colors.
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Sentier des Roches
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
ATTENTION: Dogs are now banned on the Strohmeyerpfad, with a threat of a fine of up to €450.
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Point de vue de la calanque d'En-Vau
Hiking Highlight
Attention: The "black route" (tracé noir) at Plage d'En Veau is NOT an official route! It's very steep, not a bit secured, and the markings are very sparse. Finding the …
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The Nesque gorges from Villes-sur-Auzon
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
This is a wonderfull road with an incredible view. With the roadbike you wil enjoy it the most if you start in Villes-sur-Auzon and ride towards Monieux, the road go’s …
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Colorado Provençal de Rustrel
Hiking Highlight
You are at the main entrance to the largest visitable Provençal Colorado in the region. Located in the town of Rustrel, the site has real paths that evolve among ocher …
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Tip by Vincent Reboul
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Angon Waterfall
Hiking Highlight
Great ride, wonderful viewpoint
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Sentier des Roches (Felsenpfad)
Hiking Highlight
Breathtaking rock formations and steep paths overgrown with roots require a lot of sure-footedness and fitness. But the sight is worth every drop of sweat.
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Tip by Tzi
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Gorges de la Nesque Road
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
The Nesque River gives its name to the canyon, through which runs the road that no Ventoux conqueror is allowed to miss. The view is terrific!
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Tip by Martin Donat
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Cirque de Gavarnie
Hiking Highlight
Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, the Cirque de Gavarnie is located in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park. Of glacial origin, it is home to …
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Tip by Julien Harté
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