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Activity Holidays in the Gorges du Verdon<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

The Gorges du Verdon has a well-earned reputation as a hot ticket destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts the world over. Paragliding<\/a>, rock climbing<\/a>, slacklining, mountain biking<\/a>, rafting<\/a>, kayaking… You name it, you can do it in Verdon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Straddling Haute Provence and Var in the south of France, the Gorges du Verdon is a dramatically beautiful area mixing the best of Alpine and Mediterranean terrain. Its centrepiece is a 21 km long and 700 m deep canyon carved by the turquoise-green Verdon river. The cliffs along the river’s banks loom imposingly over the water offering a sensational backdrop for river runners, and the pocketed limestone rock harbours thousands of routes for rock climbers. <\/p>\n

The Gorges du Verdon may be the highlight of a visit to the area, but nearby lakes Chaudanne, Castillon and Lac de Sainte-Croix offer less extreme activities. Hire a canoe or pedalo, swim in crystal clear waters that reach 27 degrees in summer, or hike the many trails through the forest along the water’s edge.<\/p>\n

If you’ve had a tough few days exerting yourself, a visit to the old Roman town of Gr\u00e9oux-les-bains with its thermal baths and mineral hot springs is highly recommended.<\/p>\n

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Getting to the Gorges du Verdon<\/h3>\n

Travel inland 100 km from the Mediterranean coast, roughly 150 kilometres north-east of Marseille, and you’ll be struck by an imposing landscape dotted with ancient provencal villages \u2013 including pretty Moustiers-Sainte-Marie at the western edge of the canyon, and the activity centre of Castellane, which stands guard at the gorge’s eastern edge and serves as an ideal base for exploring the area.<\/p>\n

A day trip to the Gorges du Verdon is possible if you’re based on the Mediterranean, but if you\u2019re planning to participate in an activity, you’ll need longer than a day. Bear in mind that accommodation, including campsites get booked up in summer, so book ahead if you’re planning to stay overnight. If you’re driving, be prepared for winding roads through mountainous terrain with incredible views. There are frequent parking spots for taking in the views. There are organised day trips and public transport options as well, with regular service in the summer months from Cannes, Grasse, Nice, Aix-en-Provence and Marseille and between the villages that dot the canyon.<\/p>\n

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Active Holidays in the Gorges du Verdon<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve teamed up with the best active holiday companies to help you organise an unforgettable trip to the Gorges du Verdon:<\/p>\n