Hiking in the Verdon gorges, Europe's grand canyon - Easy

. Short Walk 1 - When you arrive in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, you  can't help but be captivated by its chapel, visible between the two cliffs overlooking the village. Built between the 12th and 16th centuries, it was listed as a historic monument in 1921. It is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic. The chapel is well known for its "suscitations". In the 17th century, stillborn babies were baptized in the chapel and raised to heaven.
. Walk 2 - Moustiers > Belvedere du Treguier> Moustiers ( out and back )  
You start your trip with an easy panoramic hike above Moustiers. The trail starts in front of the Sainte-Anne chapel, dating from the 12th century. You walk along the limestone cliffs of the surrounding area of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie before entering the forest. This hike offers a beautiful view of the restanques (from the Provençal word "restanco"): dry stone terraces planted with olive trees. You walk in landscapes of brooms and oaks. On the way, you follow the botanical path of Tréguier and discover the different plant species of the area.
The gorges of the Verdon are a paradise for birdwatching enthusiasts: griffon vultures, golden eagles, peregrine falcons...
At the belvedere, on a rocky peak, you have a 360°C panorama: a breathatking view of the Sainte-Croix lake, the valley and the surrounding cliffs ! You walk your way back to Moustiers.

Walk :
. Walk 1 - Moustiers > Chapelle NDde Beauvoir >Moustiers - 1h out and back
. Walk 2 - Moustiers > Belvedere du Treguier> Moustiers ( out and back )  - 2h30 | 7 km - 4 miles | +130m / -130m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : Moustiers

Spend the afternoon by the lake sainte croix ! You can add an extra night in Moustiers.

. Walk & swim by the lovely village of  Sainte Croix du Verdon by the lake  
You can rent an Ebike ( 14 km one way, +230m/320m) and have a beautiful ride through lavender fields all the way to the village of Sainte croix du verdon. OR have a transfer to Sainte Croix and enjoy the lovely village, the beach and you can complete an extra easy walk 

. Walk option - An easy hike along the lake of Sainte Croix, via the famous "mule track" through fields of wheat and lavandin.
Walk : Saintes Croix  > the "mule track" > Saintes Croix  - 1h out and back

. You can also rent a kayak or a pedal boats for 2 hours at the entrance of the Gorges, and enter the Verdon gorges
1 kayak for 2 pers - Pedal boats for 5 pers ( can not be booked in advance ) 
Transfer to the kayak base return + kayak / Pedal boat renting - From 70 €uros /  person 

Morning transfer on the panoramic road to La Palud (30mn). In La Palud village: take the time to visit the " House of the Gorges " to better understand the formation of the Gorges and the life of the inhabitants of this prestigious site. You start your walk from the village of La Palud to the village of Rougon. Take time to observe the vultures and the feeding area at Rougon before arriving at your accommodation at Point-Sublime.

Walk : La Palud > Rougon > Point Sublime - 2h30 | 7km - 4 miles | Elevation : +260m / -430m
Meals included : breakfast & dinner
Night : Point Sublime

Have an extra night in La Palud and ride with an Ebike along the unmissable "route des crêtes" ( Crest road). The loop ride is a 24km panoramic road starting in La Palud sur Verdon. It takes you on a circuit covering the crests of the Grand Canyon on heights up to 700 meters ! During your bike ride you will discover 14 Belvederes which will reveal the mythical cliffs of the Verdon and offer unforgettable viewpoints on the Grand Canyon.
Look out for local fauna (vultures, chamois, foxes...), or spot some climbers who ascend these splendid, vertiginous cliffs. See the supplement for the bike rental in the "extension section" - Extra night upon request

Ride : La Palud > Route des Cretes > La Palud - 2h30 | 24km - 15 miles | Elevation : +650m / -650m

You hike along old mule tracks at the bottom of the gorges as far as the Pont de Tusset before rising to the "Belvédère de Rancoumas": the belvedere is located at the edge of the big canyon of the Verdon. The view is exceptional ! You walk back to Point Sublime

Walk : Point Sublime > Belvedere Rancoumas > Point Sublime - 3h30 - 4h | 15km - 9 miles | Elevation : +650m / -650m
Meals included : breakfast & picnic & dinner
Night : Point Sublime

You walk down to the entrance to the Verdon Gorge. Don't forget your flashlight and a small jacket: it's cool in the tunnels! First you pass the Point Sublime, one of the most impressive sites in the gorges. You then take a beautiful descent to the Samson corridor : as you go down, you can hear the Verdon River more and more, until you see its beautiful turquoise river. Finally, you discover the entrance to the Gorges du Verdon canyon that leads through the tunnels of the entrance of the famous "sentier Martel": you go towards the Samson corridor  carved out of the rock, and enter inside! You explore the tunnels and its 2 windows  carved into the rock  with magnificent views of the Verdon canyon and its breathtaking cliffs.  You then walk back to Point sublime by a different trail. You can have lunch at the point sublime restaurant if you wish. End of the trip after the walk.

Walk : Point Sublime >  Samson Corridor > Point Sublime - 2h30 | 5km - 3 miles | Elevation : +600m / -600m
Meals included : breakfast 

Please note :

. If you suffer from severe fear of heights, please contact us to get more information about the tour. 
There is no real danger, however the "belvedere of Rancoumas" is not safety equipped. A small natural parapet allows you to appreciate the view on the gorges (the sheer drop is immediate without barriers): people sensitive to vertigo should not go.
. You have to be comfortable with walking on a mountainous terrain.
. You need good walking boots throughout the trip.
. The hikes take place on good paths for the most part, although they are sometimes steep and rocky in nature with some loose limestone.