Stay: Trek and bivouac in the canyon of Gorges du Verdon
4-days trek in the Gorges du Verdon: hiking in a sporty version
Live the trekking experience in the Gorges du Verdon! Select your dates of stay and check the availability of the guide. Book online and do not hesitate to contact us using the “chat” (at the bottom of your screen on the right). You can also leave your contact details on the chat and we will call you back.
Consult here the most frequently asked questions about the Trek in the Gorges du Verdon.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Day by day
Price includes
Questions Answers
Day by day
DAY 1 – DOMAINE DE VALS to LA GRAU (800m)
The trek starts in style with a beautiful climb towards the ridges of the Grand Canyon of Verdon, the deepest canyon in Europe. In the evening, your guide prepares the barbecue to roast local lamb at the campsite on the farm.
Distance: 13 Km
Gradients: + 850 m / – 600 m
DAY 2 – From LA GRAU to THE GREAT FOREST
You walk along the Bastidon trail and the Route des Crêtes to the Cottage of La Maline where you can eat a picnic. Then, you cross several viewpoints with impressive landscapes before hiking down to the bottom of the canyon. Once in the Gorges, you cross the footbridge of the Estellier in order to change river shore.
Distance: 17 Km
Gradients: + 600 m / – 500 m
DAY 3 – From THE GREAT FOREST to the GRAND MARGES (1435m)
The day consists of hiking along the Verdon to walk through the famous Imbut trail, the most beautiful part of the trek. Once out of the Imbut, you hike towards the Grand Margès to spend the night in the middle of nowhere. Before sleeping, you enjoy an incredible sunset between Provence and Alps.
DAY 4 – From the GRAND MARGES to SAINTE-CROIX LAKE (475m)
Last day of this sporty trip, which finish in style with a swim in the beautiful Lac de Sainte-Croix. Return to the departure point by shuttle.
Distance: 10 Km
Gradients: -1000 m
Price includes
Included
- Tent for bivouac ;
- Meals ;
- Supervision by a state-certified mountain guide.
Excluded, to take with you
- Light hiking shoes & trekking socks ;
- Silk or cotton sleeping bag ;
- Plastic flip flops or slippers ;
- Light trousers or shorts ;
- Underwears ;
- Technical T-shirts ;
- Light polar jacket ;
- Gore-Tex or k-way jacket in case of rain ;
- Hat (seasonal) ;
- Light gloves (seasonal) ;
- Hiking sticks (according to your wishes) ;
- Sun cream for stick lips ;
- Sunglasses ;
- Sun protective hat ;
- 1.5L minimum standard water bag or bottle ;
- Mini-pharmacy in case of foot blister (bandage) ;
- Toilet paper and tissue ;
- Toilet kit (Marseille soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, wipes)
- Towel ;
- Survival coverage ;
- Head Torch.
Questions Answers
Is this trip appropriate for you?
This trip is designed for experienced hikers who want to explore the Verdon. As part of this trek, you must be able to carry an 8-12 kg backpack.
Where is the trip?
The major part of the trek takes place between the GR4 and the GR99, even if “off the beaten track” will be the rule.
What is semi-autonomy?
You will be supplied with water and fresh produce along your route.
Is it a difficult journey?
There are no major technical difficulties on this route, except for a few aerial parts of the Imbut trail.
How can I 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.
How can I put an option?
The number of places available on each stay is very limited because a guide can only supervise 8 people. You can make an option and we guarantee your seats for a duration of 7 days.
What security conditions for this trip?
When you register, you confirm your age, fitness and sporting level. You are supervised by your state-certified mountain guide on each excursion.
In case of bad weather or bad conditions to practice the activity?
The activities you will undertake depend on the water flows of the Verdon and the weather risks. Verdon Voyages or your guide may therefore decide to cancel or modify part of the activity. These cancellations rarely happen. Also, unanticipated high winds may constrain the guide to cancel the activity for safety reasons. In this case, we will propose an alternative activity depending on the weather or water flow conditions. However, if no alternative activities are possible, we will compensate part of the price of the stay. This compensation will not exceed 50 % of the price because accommodation and meals are not refundable.
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.
Live the trekking experience in the Verdon Gorges! Contact us on + 33 492 71 01 33 or using the “chat” in the bottom right.
IN SUMMARY
Duration: 4 days
Difficulty: demanding
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