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Things To Do in Verdon Gorge

Discover exciting things to do in Verdon Gorge with Funbooker! Located in southeastern France, book in a few clicks and enjoy the best activities at the best price. Explore the breathtaking canyon landscapes, thrilling outdoor adventures like hiking and kayaking, and the stunning turquoise waters of the Verdon River. It's an ideal destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike!

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18 dream activities in the Gorges du Verdon

A major tourist attraction in France, the Gorges du Verdon is a sumptuous, gigantic site where the scenery is magnificent and simply incredible! Stretching for some 33 km, the gorges can reach a breathtaking depth of 750 meters.

It's the biggest canyon in Europe! There's plenty to do outdoors, but also a number of indoor leisure facilities and activities. Follow the guide!

4 water activities for families and friends

Rafting 💦

Discover the thrills of rafting in the Gorges du Verdon. The rating runs from Castellane to Rougon along the first 21 kilometers of the Gorges, in groups of 4 to 8 people.

The descent lasts around 1h30, during which you'll go through rapids, slalom between rocks and waterfalls. An ideal way to cool off in summer! An instructor is on hand to guide and advise you throughout the activity. The activity is open to all, from age 6 upwards.

Canyoning 🦺

Canyoning in the Gorges du Verdon is a must! 3 canyons are particularly popular with canyoneers and vary in difficulty.

The Haut Jabron canyon at Castellane is the absolute benchmark for introductory canyoning. You can also descend the canyons of Saint-Auban or Riolan, one of the most beautiful in France.

Kayak on the turquoise waters of the Verdon 🛶

Sail the waters of the Verdon on a canoe or kayak trip on the turquoise waters of the gorges. Here you can paddle along 80km of river, notably between the communes of Castellane and Esparron-de-Verdon.

The best canoeing spots in the Verdon are the Gorges de Baudinard, the Pont de Galetas and the lower Gorges near Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. An ideal activity for the whole family.

A hydrospeed outing 🐟

Discover hydrospeed from Carajuan, located a few kilometers from Castellane. Here you can try out white-water swimming, a sporting activity that will appeal to the most adventurous.

Numerous rafting schools offer these activities, which are very popular with groups, especially for bachelor parties. Wearing a neoprene wetsuit, you'll navigate the torrents with a foam float for maximum thrills.

5 aerial activities to see the Verdon from the sky

A bungee jump from the Pont de l'Artuby, Europe's highest bridge 🌉

Do you love thrills and unusual experiences? Bungee jumping from the Pont de l'Artuby is a must! As well as being the highest jumping point in Europe, at 182 meters, it offers a unique, unobstructed view of the Gorges du Verdon.

You'll be accompanied by a team of experienced professionals to guarantee you an adrenalin rush and a successful bungee jump!

A microlight flight over the Verdon 🚁

Let yourself be tempted by a flight in a ULM Autogire and discover the magnificent panoramas of the Gorges du Verdon! You'll be able to fly over the fabulous scenery between Lac de Sainte Croix and Lac de Castillon, around 300 meters off the ground.

You'll have an unbeatable 360° view that won't leave you speechless! The flight lasts an average of 1 hour, and is accessible to people aged 12 and over.

Paragliding in Digne-les-Bains over the Verdon Valley 🪂

Fly over the Verdon gorges on a discovery Paragliding baptism In this two-seater aircraft, you'll have the chance to discover free flight.

The Verdon Passion paragliding school in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie offers 20-minute introductory tandem flights. Ideal for thrill-seekers in search of freedom.

Hot-air ballooning from Puimoisson in the Verdon region 🎈

Soar through the skies of Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence on a hot-air balloon flight departing from Puimoisson. After witnessing the balloon's inflation, you'll have the opportunity to fly through the Provence sky and admire the lavender fields and rivers of the Gorges on this hot-air balloon flight.

Located less than 1h30 from Marseille, this romantic activity is ideal for couples!

A glider flight ✈

A glider is a two-seater aircraft with no engine. On this 45-minute flight, you'll experience an exceptional spectacle. Here you can admire the Asse valley, the Bléonie valley, Digne-les-Bains and its Lavender fields, or the Cheval Blanc summit.

Departing from the La Mure-Argens aerodrome, you'll enjoy a thrilling experience accompanied by your pilot, with whom you can communicate throughout the flight.

8 nature activities to get away from it all

A fishing session 🎣

Fishing is an ideal activity in the Gorges du Verdon. It's open at certain times of year throughout the lake, except in protected areas.

You can fish on your own or take on a fishing guide to advise you on the best techniques to adopt to catch as many fish as possible.

For example, you can fish in Lac de Sainte-Croix, which is classified as 2nd category water, or in the Bas Verdon river between Gréoux and Saint-Julien, which is rich in trout.

Via Ferrata 🧗

Verdon Pro Climb offers you Via Ferrata routes to discover secret parts of the Gorges du Verdon!

These are areas that are generally inaccessible, wild and unspoilt. You'll have a breathtaking view of the canyon and plenty of thrills! A certified guide is on hand to guide you all the way.

Fun, enjoyable and accessible from age 8, the via ferrata is ideal for friends and family.

A hike on the Verdon cliffs 🚶

If you're a hiking enthusiast, the Gorges du Verdon boast some superb trails. With cliffs up to 700 meters high, you'll have plenty of elevation gain to work up a sweat and admire the Gorges from above.

You can walk on the Imbut trail, the Blanc-Martel trail, the Lac d'Allos trail, the Grès d'Annot trail or the Bastidon trail.

An all-terrain scooter ride in the Mercantour 🛴

Starting out from Annot, you can rent an all-terrain electric scooter or Deval Bike to discover the Verdon valley and get the most out of it.

This new eco-friendly mode of transport lets you enjoy exceptional panoramas in the Mercantour Regional Nature Park.

Introduction to ski touring in the Upper Verdon ⛷

Do you love skiing and mountain scenery? We suggest a fun and original day out to discover the Gorges du Verdon under the snow.

Join us in Val d'Allos for a hike accompanied by a mountain guide. You'll learn all the techniques you need to conquer the summits.

You can then enjoy a pleasant descent in a unique and sumptuous setting. The activity is reserved for people over 12 years of age who are capable of descending at least one red run.

Horseback riding 🐎

If you love animals and are looking for a family outing, why not go horseback riding?

La Chevauchée du Verdon offers horseback rides to discover the flora and fauna of the Gorges du Verdon. You can admire the animals of the Gorges (such as eagles, vultures, game...) on outings lasting from 2 hours to a full day in the Verdon region.

An outing to the accrobranche park 🌳

The Verdon Aventure accrobranche park offers you the chance to spend a great time with family and friends at the treetops.

You'll have the chance to take on 8 courses suitable for all ages and sizes, and tackle the various challenges that lie in front of you: monkey bridge, Tarzan jump, Tyrolean traverse... for maximum thrills!

Quad biking ⛰

You can also discover the nooks and crannies of the Verdon by renting a quad or buggy for an extraordinary nature ride. You'll have the opportunity to cover a tourist circuit in the Verdon on an SSV departing from Riez.

You'll be accompanied by a guide who will take you along the park's various trails.

Bonus: a moment of relaxation at the Spa des Gorges du Verdon! 🙆

Located in La Palud, at an altitude of 938 meters, in the heart of the canyon, the Hôtel & Spa des Gorges du Verdon offers superb sessions of well-being and relaxation. The spa is bathed in natural light and offers a magical 360° view of the Gorges du Verdon.

Ideal for a complete change of scenery! Enjoy ancestral recipes, discover natural products and choose from a range of treatments.