Category: Sport Verdon
Sport Verdon! Sports activities in the Verdon are not limited to those offered by Verdon Xp. Discover here all the sports activities available in our region, summer and winter.
Articles on the many hiking trails encountered by us. Articles on mountain biking routes and more!
There is something for all levels, all ages and all tastes. Green bursts in spring and fall colors from October. Two ideal seasons for hiking whether on foot or by bicycle. In summer, the heat and the lack of shade make these excursions more difficult.
It is certain, you are not ready to get bored in the Verdon!
Sport Verdon to all!
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Teillon hike, the summit of the middle Verdon
The hike to Teillon, the summit of the Middle Verdon, brings you to 1893 meters. It is the border between the Parc Naturel Régional des Préalpes d’Azur and the Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon. The Teillon is also called the Mountain of the Four Terms. In reference to the four markers that delimit the four…
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Canyon of Saint-Auban, Canyoning Verdon
In the discipline “Canyoning Verdon”, the Canyon of Saint-Auban is very popular. Indeed, it is located at only 40 minutes drive from Castellane. It is generally practiced for half a day. Nevertheless, it is a step more difficult than the canyon of Haut-Jabron. It is a very playful canyon with a succession of zip lines,…
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Fly in the Verdon! Paragliding, hang-gliding and glider
Fly in the Verdon by paraglider, hang-glider or glider … It’s time to think about looking above us, in the sky! Or rather, from the sky … Observing the beautiful Verdon valley from the air, Icarus’s dream. I remember that just a year ago, I had the chance to see the region from the air….
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Bike Park and Pump Track in Val d’Allos
To discover the Allos Bike Park and the Allos Pump Track, you need a good hour’s drive from Castellane. Direction Haut Verdon, you go up the river and you arrive at the highest village in the valley; Allos. At the gates of the Mercantour National Park, Allos offers very good quality infrastructures and itineraries for…
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Haut-Jabron canyon, initiation canyoning
The Haut-Jabron canyon is THE initiation canyon of the Verdon. Its ease of access and its lower difficulty make it a very attractive canyon for guides and groups coming from Castellane. Have you never participated in this activity? Or do you want to introduce your children? The Haut-Jabron canyon is the canyon you need to…
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Rancoumas belvedere, Verdon Gorges Hike
The Rancoumas belvedere is located on the edge of the Grand Canyon du Verdon. On the left bank, facing the first belvederes of the Route des Crètes. The point of view is exceptional. Beware of children and people subject to vertigo. The Rancoumas belvedere can only be reached with its legs. However, for the less…
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The chemins du Soleil, Sisteron-Castellane-Nice
The Chemins du Soleil, a name that fills with meaning since in a north-south direction, this route actually leads you towards the Mediterranean sun. Labeled by the French Cycling Federation, this course extends over more than 1000 km. And even more than 1,200 km from Thonon-les-Bains. It crosses the French Pre-Alps and offers two routes…
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Blanc-Martel trail, the Verdon family hike
The Blanc-Martel trail is undoubtedly the most famous and most traveled trail in the Verdon. It is accessible to anyone in good health. Ideal for the family. 16 km long for a positive vertical drop of 600 meters. A quick step will take you through it in about 3 hours. By taking plenty of time…
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Hiking the Imbut trail, the magic of Verdon
Hiking the imbut trail, one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Verdon. This route is modeled (or vice versa) on the Day Water Hike route. Indeed, for this activity, we use the same access (the descent of the Cavaliers) and the same exit (the Vidal path). Between the two, you will enjoy a…
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Canyoning Verdon Gorges, the Mainmorte ravine
We are actually talking about Canyoning Gorges du Verdon since the Mainmorte Canyon ends directly in the Grand Canyon du Verdon. It is reached from the spectacular Route des Crêtes in La Pallud-sur-Verdon. Taken by our friends Sébastien, canyon guide we made this adventure in … 2001, maybe 2002 .. The memory remains indelible almost…