Why
Verdon Canyon
is special

The Verdon Canyon's rugged natural setting delights a wide variety of travelers - sightseers, hikers, rafters, rock climbers, to name but four.

Verdon Canyon
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Also known as

The gorge is also called the Verdon Gorge and the Grand Canyon of Verdon.

Creation

It was carved through the limestone rock over the course of millions of years by the Verdon River.

Verdon Canyon measurements

The Verdon Canyon's prime stretch is 21 kilometers (13 miles) long and up to 700 meters (2300 feet) deep. At one point, the bottom of the gorge narrows to 6 meters (20 feet).

Traversing

No one made it completely through the Verdon Canyon until the early 20th century. Today, many hikers and rafters do it.

Road itineraries

Car travelers have a choice of several itineraries.

Route des Cretes
The best is the "Crest Route". This is a 23-kilometer (14 mile) one-way loop road on the right bank (north rim).

Corniche Sublime
It is outstanding, too. It is on the left bank (south rim) and is longer than the Route des Cretes.

Combination
You can combine the two routes for a 100-kilometer (60-mile) trip. There are many tempting viewpoints - and, in the peak summer tourism period - the roads are congested. So, plan on a full-day excursion.

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