Stay Gorges du Verdon: no need to drive

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 itinerary before your departure. 

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL

You arrive at the gite, drop your luggage. You can take advantage of this time to visit the surroundings and get your bearings in 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 WATER HIKING

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

DAY 4 – Electric bike on the 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 for swimming or additional 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 don’t mind, we can recommend several activities, either supervised or on your own.

DAY 6 – Legendary White-Martel Trail

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: Very easy

DAY 7 – DEPARTURE

It is already the end of the adventure!  The departure will take place after the breakfast in the morning. You can take advantage of this last day to have a last swim in the lake of Sainte Croix or to take some souvenirs in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. 

Included

Lodging in a mountain lodge in private room with shower.
Breakfasts and dinners
Cleaning package before departure 
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

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 gite or in the village.
Drinks and tips before, after or during the activities. Example: panoramic terrace of the chalet de la Maline.

How to come without a car?

This stay has been designed for those who do not have a car.
You arrive at Marseille Saint-Charles TGV station, count on a 3 hours and 30 minutes journey to your gite:

You take the line 67 Marseille Riez, departure 2:20 pm. You change in Riez for the line 450, departure 4:15 pm. Please note that the two buses wait for each other, but as a precaution, inform the driver of the connection! To reserve, follow this link which will take you to the reservation site for buses in the South of France (Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur). You will arrive in the Gorges du Verdon at 4:30 pm (Moustiers Sainte-Marie) or 5:30 pm (La Palud sur Verdon or Rougon). The price will be 19€/person for the Marseille Riez and 2,50 € per person for Riez-Castellane (whatever your destination Moustiers Sainte-Marie, La Palud sur Verdon or Castellane.
For the return trip, you have a bus leaving at 1:00 pm (La Palud sur Verdon) or 1:50 pm (Moustiers Sainte-Marie) with a change in Riez. You arrive at Marseille Saint-Charles station at 4:00 pm.
Do I have to know how to swim for this trip?  

Knowing how to swim is compulsory for the canyoning and the aquatic hike.

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 cottage in a mountain village (see photos by clicking on the photos above). For single people, you will be grouped in the same dormitory of 5 people maximum or in a private room with an extra charge: consult us.

How to register ? What are the cancellation conditions?

The registration is done online by paying a deposit of 30% of the amount of the stay. You pay the balance by transfer to Verdon Voyage 30 days before the date of the stay at the latest. In case of cancellation before 90 days, you will only pay the handling fee of 50 Euros per reservation. Between 89 and 8 days, we will retain the value of the deposit. Less than 8 days, the stay will be invoiced.

What are the security 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. 

Payment & cancellation conditions :

Payment: 30% of the amount of the stay at the time of reservation; balance at D-30 without reminder from us;
Cancellation : full refund in case of cancellation linked to Covid-19 ; 50 euros fee withheld in case of cancellation before D-60. Retention of the deposit in case of cancellation between D-60 and D-8; no refund in case of cancellation after D-7

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