Castellane’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments around Castellane. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 4, 2025

Cadières de Brandis

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Cadières de Brandis Rock Formations

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Gorges du Verdon

Breathtaking views, wild natural beauties, demanding ascents and descents.

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Col des Champs

Gorgeous pass with very little traffic and perfect asphalt.

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Rancoumas Viewpoint

Here, we have a magnificent view of the Gorges du Verdon! Well worth the detour.

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Lac de Chaudanne

It is a superb lake, with turquoise waters, surrounded by steep limestone cliffs. The decor is breathtaking.

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Pont du Roc

From this aptly named bridge, you have a view on one side of the town of Castellane, and on the other of the Roc. This huge rock which stands a …

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Summit of Lausson

Beautiful views of the valley and the mountains from the summit of Lausson at 2,645 meters. Ibex are often found there.

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Tête de la Sestrière

At an altitude of 2,575 meters, the Tête de la Sestrière offers a superb 360-degree panorama of the Laverq valley, the Agneliers valley and the summits of Petite Séolane and Grande Séolane, Tête de l'Estrop and the Three Bishoprics.

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View of Lac d'Allos from Mont Pelat

Mont Pelat is a limestone summit located at 3,051 meters above sea level which dominates the massif of the same name. From there, there is an incredible view of the Écrins and Cerces massifs, and of Lake Allos below.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Castellane

Cadières de Brandis

Cadières de Brandis Rock Formations

Gorges du Verdon

Col des Champs

Rancoumas Viewpoint

Lac de Chaudanne

Pont du Roc

Summit of Lausson

Tête de la Sestrière

View of Lac d'Allos from Mont Pelat

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