Verdon wonder of nature 7D/6N Hike & Ride Tour

Experience the Gorges du Verdon without a car. The order of activities is subject to change. You will receive the details of the meeting points in your  roadbook your departure.

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL

You arrive at the lodge, drop your luggage. You can take advantage of this time to visit the surroundings and enjoy this natural landscape.

DAY 2 – VULTURES HIKE

Walk in the heart of the Gorges du Verdon to observe the Vultures,
Supervision: accompanied by a state certified guide
Duration: Half day
Difficulty: Moderate

DAY 3 – CANYONING or AQUA HIKE

Equipped with wetsuits and helmets provided, evolve in a wild canyon by walking, jumping (optionnal) and swimming.
Supervision: Accompanied by a state certified guide.
Duration: Half day
Difficulty: Moderate (canyoning) or Easy (aqua hike)

DAY 4 – E-BIKE PANORAMIC ROAD

The legendary road of the crests follows the impressive cliffs of the Grand Canyon du Verdon.
A 23 km ride in autonomy on a panoramic road with little traffic even in high season.
Duration: About two and a half hours
Difficulty: Easy, possible stop for a drink on a panoramic terrace

DAY 5 – FREE TIME OR ADDITIONNAL ACTIVITIES

After 3 days of activity, this day will allow you to rest, swim and enjoy the beautiful scenery around the lodge.
For those who feel like it, we can recommend several activities, either supervised or on your own.

DAY 6 – BLANC-MARTEL TRAIL HIKE

Discover the Grand Canyon by walking one of the most beautiful trails of the Gorges du Verdon. A shuttle will bring you to the starting point.
Supervision: Activity in autonomy.
Duration: full day
Difficulty: Moderate

DAY 7 – DEPARTURE

It is already the end of this adventure!  You’ll get ready for departure after breakfast. If you have the chance, take a moment to stop by and visit the village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie before you go.

Included

Lodging in a mountain lodge in private room or dormitory
Breakfasts and dinners
Accompaniment of a state certified guide for the vulture hike
Guide and equipment for the canyoning or aquatic activities
Electric bike rental for the panoramic route 

Shuttle bus transfert for the Blanc-Martel Trail

Excluded

Transportation to and from the meeting point and the accommodation. >>> Arrival at the lodge by bus is possible and not included at the price of 22 euros per person from the Marseille TGV station: see the questions and answers section for details.
Picnics for lunch. They can be ordered at the lodge or in the village.

How do I get there without a car?

This tour has been designed for people travelling without a car (you can of course take part to this tour even if you have a vehicle).

From Marseille Saint-Charles TGV station, it will take you approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to get to your lodge: Take line 67 from Marseille to Riez. Change at Riez for line 450 towards Castellane, and get off at the Point Sublime stop. Note that the two buses wait for each other, but to be on the safe side, tell the driver about the connection! To book, follow this link to the for the Southern France bus service booking platform (Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur).

What accommodation is available for this trip?

For each trip, we have defined precise dates. You register according to availability. We organize your accommodation in a natural setting near the Verdon. You will be in private rooms or dormitories in our lodge in a mountain village. For single people, you will be grouped in dormitories or in a private room with an extra charge (consult us).

How to register ?

You can register online by paying a deposit of 30% of the total cost of your stay. Our teams will send you a payment link for the balance on D-15.

What are the safety conditions for this trip ?

Your guides and Verdon Voyages will provide all the necessary safety equipment and materials. Some activities such as hiking or electric bike rides are done in autonomy with a roadbook and a remote assistance.

In case of bad weather or bad conditions to practice the activity?

The activities you will undertake depend on the water flow of the Verdon and the weather risks. Verdon Voyages or your guide can therefore decide to cancel or modify part of the activity. These cancellations are rare. Similarly, unforeseen strong winds may lead the guide to cancel the activity for safety reasons. In this case, we will propose a replacement activity depending on the weather or water flow conditions. If no replacement activity is possible, we will compensate a part of the price of the stay. 

Cancellation conditions :

• Before D-60: a handling fee of 50 euros will be retained.
• Between D-60 and D-8: the deposit paid at the time of booking will be retained.
• After D-7: no refund will be made in the event of cancellation.

We therefore encourage you to plan your stay carefully and take all necessary precautions to avoid any unforeseen cancellations.

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