Stay: Trek and bivouac in the canyon of Gorges du Verdon

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

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.

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 stay?

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? What are cancellation terms?

Registration is made online by paying a deposit of 30% of the amount of the stay. You pay the balance by transfer to Verdon Voyage, 30 days at the latest before the date of your stay. In case of cancellation from you before 90 days, you will only pay the 50 Euros processing fee for booking. Between 89 and 8 days, we will retain the value of the deposit. At less than 8 days, the stay will be charged.

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.

Cancellation and Covid19 insurance

We offer a cancellation insurance that covers most cancellation cases and now includes Covid19 risks. If you do not subscribe to this insurance, our general conditions are applied. In the specific case of a cancellation due to a confinement or a travel ban related to Covid19, we propose a postponement over a period of 18 months and we will reimburse you in full at the end of this period if the postponement is impossible

What security conditions for this stay?

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.

Live the trekking experience in the Verdon Gorges! Contact us on + 33 492 71 01 33 or using the “chat” in the bottom right.

The number of places available on each stay is very limited because a guide cannot supervise more than 8 people.

You can set an option by clicking on this link and filling out the form.

We guarantee your seats for a period of 7 days.