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The Top 20 Gorges at the Var

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from at the Var. 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 at the Var.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Point de vue de la calanque d'En-Vau

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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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Gorges du Verdon to lake Sainte-Croix

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The Gorges du Verdon, whose source is near the Col d'Allos, one of the highest passes in France, extend over approximately 100 km. You can enjoy the view from above or walk down to the water's edge.

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Gorges du Verdon

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The Gorges de Verdun are a very popular place of natural beauty in France. You don't need to go in the water to enjoy this pearl. Nearby roads and bridges provide stunning views of the gorge below.

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Grotte Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

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The Sainte-Marie-Madeleine cave is a splendour. The square allows you to observe the Sainte-Victoire mountain in the distance as well as the century-old boxwood forest just below.

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Gorges du Blavet

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Dug into volcanic rocks, red rhyolite, the gorges offer beautiful geological curiosities such as the Muréron cave, one of the major climbing sites in the Var.
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Panoramic Trail Between Morgiou and Sugiton (Calanques National Park)

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Itinerary to be done in the Morgiou direction towards Sugiton for one main reason: there is a simple 8-10m climbing passage just before switching to Sugiton, which is not secure, …

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Pont du Galetas

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It is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Provence, if not the most beautiful of all: Located between the Gorges du Verdon and the lavender fields of the …

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Clue de Gréolières Scenic Road

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The climb is never too steep and offers wonderful views.

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View of the Cliffs and Calanque d'En-Vau

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Delightfully beautiful area. The sea and again and again these colors of water. Wunderwunderschön, of which I can not get enough!

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Pont de Quinson & View of the Verdon Gorge

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Here, we pass between the Verdon and the lake of Quinson. We take full eyes on one side or the other!

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The Top 20 Gorges at the Var

Point de vue de la calanque d'En-Vau

Gorges du Verdon to lake Sainte-Croix

Gorges du Verdon

Grotte Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

Gorges du Blavet

Panoramic Trail Between Morgiou and Sugiton (Calanques National Park)

Pont du Galetas

Clue de Gréolières Scenic Road

View of the Cliffs and Calanque d'En-Vau

Pont de Quinson & View of the Verdon Gorge

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