The essentials
The essentials of the Verdon
Upcoming events, where to go out, where to stay and the state of the Verdon today — brought together on a single page, designed for speed. Each block links to the full page, verified and sourced.
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Coming up
Titles and descriptions: source language (French)
- 4ème Ronde Historique Bas alpine Senez
- 6ème Fête de la vielle à roue Colmars
- Best kimchi competition Castellane
- Biblis en folie Thorame-Basse
- Café Tricot Saint-André-les-Alpes
- Concert Gospel et variété La Martre
- Cross départemental des pompiers Allos
- Exposition « A Fleur de Pot » Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Collected on 3 October, checked by hand before publication.
Going out
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Hiking
From the legendary Blanc-Martel trail at the bottom of the canyon to the viewpoints along the Route des Crêtes: the finest walks in the Verdon, with verified data and up-to-date trail status.
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Whitewater sports
Rafting, canyoning, aqua-hiking, hydrospeed: Castellane is France’s whitewater capital. The runs, the levels, the operators — and safety around EDF water releases.
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Swimming & lakes
The six turquoise lakes: where to swim, rent an electric boat or a canoe, paddleboard, sail or water-ski. Navigation rules lake by lake.
Where to stay
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places to stay listed in the Verdon directory — hotels, campsites, gîtes, B&Bs.
Practical info
EDF water releases, access to forest massifs, swimming and drought restrictions: today’s weather is not enough to know whether the Verdon is practicable today.