Gorges du Verdon, Provence

Roads · Scenic road · France

Gorges du Verdon

Cliff-edge roads and limestone views around Europe’s best-known canyon.
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Length56 miles90 km
Driving timeAbout 2 hrwithout stops
OpenMay to Novusually
RoadNarrow in placesbusy in summer
Low carsFine with care
MotorcyclesGood

Before you go

Great road. Terrible place to meet a camper van. Go early, especially in July and August.

Which way round

Either way round the gorge; allow time for the viewpoints.

When it’s open

Usually open May to Nov. Opening depends on the snow, so check the status before you go.

The route

  1. Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
  2. Point Sublime
  3. Castellane

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