Stay: Trek in the Gorges du Verdon through the most beautiful hiking trails

Live the trekking experience in the Gorges du Verdon!

DAY 1 – FROM MOUSTIERS-SAINTE-MARIE TO GITE DE VENASCLE

You start your journey at 2 pm with an easy day. You will first discover one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France :Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.Then you start the hike with a climb to the Gîte de Venascle, located at 950 m. This typical Provencal farmhouse is situated on a small arid plateau in the wild, within a 500 hectares domain, in a really peaceful and quiet environment.

Duration : 2/3 hours

DAY 2 – CRÊTE DE L’OURBES, PLEIN VOIR PASS & WILDLIFE PARK OF SAINT-MAURIN

Get ready for an incredible day of hiking to the ridge of L’Ourbes in order to enjoy a breathtaking panorama over the Lac de Sainte-Croix, Provence and the Alps. You first walk down to a small dry canyon that flows into a stream that you can cross by foot. Then, you enjoy a picnic at the highest point of your trip : Plein Voir pass. After lunch, you go down via the Regional Wildlife Park of Saint-Maurin, which is an amazing place renowned for its many caves and waterfalls. There, a shuttle takes you to the Chalet de la Maline (890m) where you spend the night.

Distance: 12 km
Duration: 6h
Height difference: + 550 m / – 855 m

DAY 3 – THE IMBUT HIKING TRAIL

You follow one of the most beautiful hiking trails of the region: the Imbut. In the heart of rocks and woods, in a humid and shady atmosphere, you walk along the Verdon until you reach the secret beach of Baou Beni. After lunch, you hike back to the Chalet de la Maline to spend your second night there.

Distance: 12 km maximum (the Imbut trail can be shortened depending on the group level.)
Duration: 6h
Height difference: +740 m G/B

DAY 4 – THE BLANC-MARTEL TRAIL

The Blanc-Martel, on of the most famous trails of the Gorges du Verdon, get its name from two historic explorers of Europe’s largest canyon: Alfred-Edouard Martel and Isidore Blanc. From the chalet of La Maline, you walk down to the bottom of the Gorges until you reach the river. In the middle of a spectacular geological setting and a river of stunning colour, you explore the wonderful beach of La Mescla. Then, you take the dizzying stairs of the Imbert Breccia and cross two dark tunnels before climbing to the Auberge du Point Sublime (785 m) renowed for its breath taking viewpoint. You spend the night there.

Distance: 15 km
Duration: 6:30 h
Height difference: +513 m / -538 m

DAY 5 – TUSSET BRIDGE, RANCOUMAS VIEWPOINT & TRIGANCE

To end your trip with style, you hike down until the amazing Tusset Bridge.  Once you have crossed the Verdon, you walk up to one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Grand Canyon: Rancoumas. There you have the chance to watch vultures! You hike up to the pretty hamlet of Entreverges then go down to the small typical village of Trigance. Here you can have a drink with your group to conclude your stay with friendliness before leaving by taxi.

Distance: 10 km
Duration: 5h
Height difference: +490 m / -500 m

Included

• Accommodation ;
• Breakfasts and dinners on site ;
• Supervision by a state-certified mountain guide ;
• Transfert of Luggage ;
• 2 taxi pick-ups ; (we drive you back at the start place)
  
• Picnics at lunchtime.

Excluded

• Light hiking shoes & trekking socks ;
• Silk or cotton sleeping bag ;
• Plastic flip flops or slippers ;
• Light trousers or shorts ;
• Underwear ;
• 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, 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.

What accommodation for the trek in the Gorges du Verdon ?

We organize your accommodation in a cottage, a lodge and a hostel located in the countryside near the Verdon.

I would like a private room?

When you register, you ask us for a private room for your family or friends. In this case, you will not share the accommodation and will have your own space. Please note that this option is available at additional cost.

Dinner and breakfast during the trek?

Your accommodation’s restaurants welcome you for dinners, which are composed of a single rich dish and a dessert each. Alcoholic drinks are not included and can be ordered on site.

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.

Live the trekking experience in the Verdon Gorges! Contact us on + 33 4 92 71 01 33 or using the “chat” in the bottom right.

Do I need a car for this trek?

No, you do not need a car. We take care of your transportation. It is possible to come by bus at the meeting point the first day. If you have a car, we will indicate a place to park during the trek.

Cancellation policies

• 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.