Esparron-de-Verdon Castle – Blue wonder loop from Esparron-de-Verdon

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Digne-Les-Bains

Esparron-De-Verdon

Esparron-de-Verdon Castle – Blue wonder loop from Esparron-de-Verdon

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Esparron-de-Verdon Castle – Blue wonder loop from Esparron-de-Verdon

01:52

6.16km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Verdon

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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310 m

Esparron-de-Verdon Castle

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Near Lake Esparron, a superb castle stands in the town of the same name. You can see pretty landscapes of the lower Verdon gorges.

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480 m

Above the rooftops of Esparron

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Beautiful view of the small village

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1.50 km

Belvédère de la Tuilière – View of Esparron-de-Verdon and the lake

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Wonderful view over the lake and the town of Esparron de Verdon

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2.98 km

Blue wonder

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Lac d'Esparron seen from the glowing wilderness!

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3.14 km

Entrance to the Gorges du Verdon

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What a great view

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6.16 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

1.78 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

1.96 km

1.28 km

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

20°C

9°C

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Comments

October 12, 2021,Von L’entrée des Gorges nach Esparron de Verdon

Wonderful varied tour .. Starts and ends at an easily accessible public parking lot, which is paid in the high season. After the hike, which leads uphill and past a lavender field, you can jump into the lake as a reward!

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May 29, 2024,Une randonnée l'après-midi

After we were at the market in Riez this morning and then in Greoux-les-Bains, we set off for a short hike near Esparron-du-Verdon in the afternoon.

From the campsite we first walked along the lake and then uphill to beautiful viewpoints. We then climbed down from the mountain to Esparron and went to the Paddle Art Café (paddleartcafe.com/). Then we …

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September 18, 2025,Über den Dächern von Esparron-de-Verdon

Beautiful coves for swimming and a short hike to admire the view from above.
THE ESPARRON BOTANICAL TRAIL:
The difficulty level is moderate, making it a suitable option for hikers who want a bit of a challenge while enjoying a calming environment.
A wonderful end to our trip to the South of France.

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June 24, 2024,Kleine Runde von Esparron

Today was perfect hiking weather on the Verdon. One of the thunderstorms announced by the weather app didn't pass until we were already sitting at the coffee table on the terrace.

Instead, we enjoyed the diverse, contrasting cloud formations and the changing light.

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