Guides & tips for visiting the Gorges du Verdon and Lake Sainte-Croix
This portal brings together all our practical guides organised by theme: discovering the Verdon, swimming and the lake, hiking and sports, villages and heritage, and staying at Villa OVerdon. Browse our articles to plan an unforgettable holiday in the heart of the largest canyon in Europe.
Discovering the Verdon: essential guides and complete overview
Everything you need to know before you leave: complete guide to the Gorges du Verdon, driving itineraries along both banks, access from the main cities, the best season to visit, family programmes and must-see places. These articles give you the keys to organising a successful stay in one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe.
Most Beautiful Gorges in France: Top 7 to Discover
Gorges du Verdon for Everyone: Unforgettable Road Trip Across Both Banks
Gorges du Verdon Itinerary: Ideal Program for 2 Days, 3 Days or 1 Week
Gorges du Verdon: complete guide (map, itineraries, seasons, activities, access)
The Verdon Gorges by the Numbers: 25 km, 700 m Cliffs, 220 Days of Sunshine
What to Do in the Gorges du Verdon with Children and Teens? Complete Family Guide
Lake Sainte-Croix & Swimming: beaches, spots and water activities
Lake Sainte-Croix and its turquoise water are the heart of summer in the Verdon. Find our guides to the best beaches, the water temperature month by month, wild swimming spots in the gorges, pedal boat and kayak trips at the Galetas bridge, and the most beautiful sunsets seen from Aiguines.
Hiking & Sport: trails, climbing and outdoor adventure
The Verdon is an exceptional playground for sports lovers. From the legendary Blanc-Martel trail to the panoramic viewpoints, via multi-pitch climbing and trail running events: every level will find something to enjoy, from spring to autumn.
Hike Baisse de Courchon (920m): loop via Ravin de Notre-Dame from Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Hike Gorges de Baudinard: lake turquoise, secret canyon and Sainte-Croix dam
Hidden Secrets of the Gorges du Verdon
Route des Crêtes Verdon (D23): Top 3 Things to Discover
Viewpoints of the Gorges du Verdon: Exceptional Panoramas
Climbing Guide for the Gorges du Verdon: Europe’s Yosemite
Villages & Heritage: culture and crafts around the gorges
Between Aiguines and its wood turners, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, and its faience, art galleries and local delicatessens: the Verdon offers much more than landscapes. Discover the living heritage of these Provençal villages perched between lake and canyon.
Gorges du Verdon: Booming Tourism, Accessible to All, and Preserved for the Future
What Makes the Gorges du Verdon Famous Worldwide?
Gorges du Verdon: When to Visit? Weather, Crowds and Best Season
Gorges du Verdon: It’s Summer… Come Reconnect with Nature
Discovery of the “Le Chat Bleu” painting gallery in Aiguines
Lavender at the Verdon: When to See Valensole Fields and Where to Find Them
Staying in the Verdon: accommodation, holiday ideas and Villa OVerdon
Plan your stay in the Gorges du Verdon: where to sleep, which villages to choose, how to rent directly from the owner without commission, ready-made romantic or family programmes. And of course, discover Villa OVerdon, our 3-star rated house with a panoramic view over Lake Sainte-Croix.
