Bivouacs & Canyons 4D/3N Trekking Tour

Get ready for an unforgettable day in the heart of the Gorges du Verdon, where every step you take will bring you a little closer to the wild beauty of this unique place.

DAY 1 – FROM ROUGON’S TERRACES  TO GUEGUES’ PLATEAU

Begin your adventure in the heart of Europe’s deepest canyon, and marvel at the spectacular panoramas in front of you… You’ll have the chance to follow the legendary Blanc-Martel trail as it winds its way along the Verdon, and spend the night near a ruined farmhouse overlooking the river.

Distance: 12 kilometres

Elevation gain : + 500 metres / – 610 metres

DAY 2 – FROM GUEGUES’ PLATEAU TO LA GRAU

On this, the second day of the trek, you will continue across the Grand Canyon to the charming chalet of La Maline, where you will take a well-deserved break and enjoy lunch in the open air. After refreshments, you’ll have a chance to explore the famous Route des Crêtes and the Bastidon trail. On this journey, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramas from the the balconies lookouts. In the evening, a pleasant surprise awaits you at the farm campsite. Our dedicated guide will do his utmost to treat you to a delicious barbecue of local lamb. Make the most of this convivial moment to chat with the other participants and share your experiences of this emotionally-charged day.

Distance: 13 kilometres

Elevation gain : + 600 metres / – 610 metres

DAY 3 – FROM LA GRAU TO SAINTE-CROIX LAKE

You continue your expedition from the bee farm towards the Col de Plein Voir, which offers a panoramic view of Sainte-Croix Lake; along the way, you’ll have the chance to observe some magnificent ammonite fossil footprints. You then descend towards the lake to spend the night.

Distance: 14 kilometres

Elevation gain : + 580 metres / – 860 metres

DAY 4 – SAINTE-CROIX LAKE TO MOUSTIERS-SAINTE-MARIE

After relaxing on the banks of Sainte-Croix Lake, finish off your sporting holiday in style by continuing to enjoy the breathtaking scenery all around you… On this last day of the trek, you head up towards the ridges before taking a wild trail to the picturesque village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, known to be one of the most beautiful villages in France.

Distance: 13 kilometres

Elevation gain : + 620 metres / – 470 metres

Included

• Bivouac tents provided by the guide (you can also use your own tent)
• All meals
• Supervision by a state-certified mountain guide

Excluded

• Trekking equipment*
• Travel insurance
• Medical insurance

*Trekking equipment to bring with you

• Light trekking boots
• Trekking socks
• Silk or cotton rucksack
• Flip-flops
• Light trousers and/or shorts
• Technical T-shirts
• Light fleece jacket
• Gore-Tex jacket or k-way in case of rain
• Winter hat (depending on the season)
• Gloves (depending on the season)
• Hiking poles (according to your preference)
• Sun cream, lip balm
• Sunglasses
• Hat/cap for sun protection
• Water pouches or water bottles – 3L per person
• Mini-pharmacy to prevent or fight blisters (second skin, plasters, bandages)
• Tissues and toilet paper
• Toiletries (Marseille soap, toothpaste, toothbrush)
• Survival blanket
• Headlamp
• Snacks (dried fruit, cereal bars) for energy downs

Are you fit enough for this tour ?

This trekking tour has been designed for experienced hikers who want to discover the Verdon in depth. You must be able to carry a backpack weighing between 8-12 kgs. There are no major technical difficulties on this route, except a few aerial sections on the Imbut trail.

What means semi-autonomous?

It means you will have to carry water and food on top of your personnal belongings all along the trek.

How do I register?

You can register online by paying a deposit of 30% of the total cost of the trip. Our team will send you a payment link for the balance on D-15.

What are the safety conditions for this holiday?

When you register, you must confirm your age, fitness and level of sporting ability.
Your guide may consider that you obviously do not have the necessary level to carry out the activity. The activity is supervised by a state-certified guide.

In the event of bad weather or poor conditions for the activity?

The activities you are about to undertake are subject to weather risks. Verdon Voyages or your guide may therefore decide to cancel or modify part of the activity. Such cancellations are rare. Similarly, unforeseen high winds may lead the guide to cancel the activity for safety reasons. In this case, we will propose an alternative route depending on the weather conditions.

What are the cancellation conditions?

Before D-60: a handling fee of 50 euros will be deducted.
Between D-60 and D-8: the deposit paid at the time of booking will be retained.
After D-7: no refund will be made in the event of cancellation.

We therefore encourage you to plan your stay carefully and to take all the necessary precautions to avoid any unforeseen cancellations.

Experience trekking in the Gorges du Verdon! Contact us on + 33 4 92 71 01 33 or by using the “chat” at the bottom right.