The entire middle and lower reaches of the river lie in the Verdon Regional Nature Park. The most scenic section is between the town of Castellane and the Lac de Sainte-Croix. There, over a length of 21 km, the Verdon forms the Verdon Gorge (Gorges du Verdon, Grand Canyon du Verdon), one of the mightiest and most impressive gorges in Europe. The most spectacular part of the gorge is accompanied by a road, partly on a higher level through the corniche sublime gorge or on the high altitudes. There are always very beautiful sections on this route with deep views into and over the valley, but only a few opportunities to descend. Very suitable for white water paddling, free climbing and adventure hikes. In France, this climbing style culture is said to have been the first to gain a foothold here.

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Karsten S.

October 1, 2020

The damming of the Verdon River began in 1973, with the Sainte-Croix Dam, under construction since 1971, being completed in 1974. The reservoir covers an area of about 21.8 km² with a maximum depth of about 90 meters and a water content of up to 761 million m³. It is the second largest reservoir in France after Lac de Serre-Ponçon.

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Andi 😎🚴

June 3, 2025

The turquoise lake is a real alternative to the sea. The absolute highlight is the beginning of the Verdon Gorge, which you can explore by canoe, pedal boat, or electric boat for about 1.5 km.

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Location: Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Digne-Les-Bains, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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