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Verdon Gorges tour
Cultural, Tourist routes
in Aiguines
108.4
km
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This route uses the roads high up on the cliffs (not along the river) and offers breathtaking views.
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To make the most of the panoramic views of the Gorges, choose the North (Righ bank and Route des Crêtes), then South (Left Bank) direction: this way you will be always on the river side aand the views.
Beware, if the passenger suffers from vertigo, prefer the opposite direction - the passenger will be on the cliff or forest side.
A visit to the Verdon Gorge is accessible to practically all types of vehicle. However, the road is narrow and twisty. Vehicles must not exceed 4.30 m in...To make the most of the panoramic views of the Gorges, choose the North (Righ bank and Route des Crêtes), then South (Left Bank) direction: this way you will be always on the river side aand the views.
Beware, if the passenger suffers from vertigo, prefer the opposite direction - the passenger will be on the cliff or forest side.
A visit to the Verdon Gorge is accessible to practically all types of vehicle. However, the road is narrow and twisty. Vehicles must not exceed 4.30 m in height (3.60 m on the sides of the Route des Crêtes tunnels) and 12 m in length. Drive well to the right and signal your presence (horn) in tight, blind bends.
The Right Bank: By the D952 and D23 with some landmarks: La Palud-sur-Verdon, 14 view points on the Route des Crêtes, the Point Sublime and the Soleils bridge.
The Left Bank or Corniche Sublime: By D71 with some landmarks: the Balcons de la Mescla, the Artuby bridge, the Fayet tunnels, the Cavaliers cliffs, the Vaumale cirque and the col d'Illoire.
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- Aiguines
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Difference in height
- 3353 m
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Plain text period
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All year round.
The Route des Crêtes is closed from the end of November to the end of March.
Subject to snow conditions.
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Documentation
- GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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- 3353 meters of difference in height
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- Maximum altitude : 1314 m
- Minimum altitude : 469 m
- Total positive elevation : 3353 m
- Total negative elevation : -3353 m
- Max positive elevation : 230 m
- Min positive elevation : -292 m
