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La Palud-Sur-Verdon

Trescaire Haut Viewpoint – Great Verdon canyon loop from La Palud-sur-Verdon

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4.9

(48)

733

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Trescaire Haut Viewpoint – Great Verdon canyon loop from La Palud-sur-Verdon

01:42

23.2km

1,080m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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After 10.2 km for 4.77 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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306 m

La Palud-sur-Verdon

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La Palud-sur-Verdon is a superb little village in the Verdon Regional Natural Park. It is one of the best starting points for an escapade in the gorges. There is a …

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4.88 km

Trescaire Haut Viewpoint

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From this belvedere we have a bird's eye view of the gorges. It is simply breathtaking!

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7.77 km

Great Verdon canyon

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In the summer on weekends only very early or very late a fun; Otherwise one is stuck between motorhomes and gets the roar of motorcycles no longer out of his …

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9.36 km

View of the Verdon Gorge

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It is best to drive early in the morning, then the light is better and it is not yet so crowded

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11.6 km

Gorge de Chasse viewpoint

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One of the viewpoints on the Route des Cretes.

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16.2 km

Malines Viewpoint

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17.0 km

View of the Gorges du Verdon

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Take enough food and drink, good footwear is required

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18.7 km

Verdon Canyon

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The largest canyon in Europe, with breathtaking landscapes. Take a little trip up to admire the narrow cliffs of the gorges.

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19.0 km

Belvédère Armanet

Viewpoint

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23.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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23.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

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Sunday 8 November

11°C

7°C

71 %

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Comments

May 17, 2025,Route des Crêtes
This legendary route combines the wild beauty of the landscape with the convenience of exploring it by bike or car. Immerse yourself in the majesty of the canyon carved out by the Verdon River, where every bend reveals vertiginous rock faces and emerald waters. Starting 800 meters from the La Palud-sur-Verdon exit towards Castellane, savour its charm, then set off …

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