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  VALX DOMAIN TO LA GRAU (800m)

Start your adventure with a picturesque climb to the Verdon Grand Canyon Ridge, an unforgettable experience in the heart of Europe’s deepest canyon. Marvel at the spectacular panoramas that await you at every step. 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, including vegetarian and vegan options for those who wish (please inform us ahead if you have specific dietary requirement). Make the most of this convivial moment to chat with the other participants and share your experiences.

DAY 2 – FROM LA GRAU TO LA GRANDE FORÊT (1050m)

On this exciting tour, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Bastidon trail and the famous Ridges Road to the charming chalet of La Maline, where you’ll take a well-earned break for lunch. As you continue your journey, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views from the balcony lookouts overlooking the spectacular landscape. You’ll also have the chance to descend to the bottom of the gorge and cross the famous Estellier footbridge to change banks. This day’s adventure will take you over a distance of 17 km, with positive gradients of +600 m and negative gradients of -500 m. You’ll need to be in good physical condition to get the most out of this experience, but the breathtaking scenery and moments of contemplation are well worth it.

DAY 3 – FROM THE GREAT FOREST TO THE GREAT MARGES (1435m)

You descend into the Verdon to take the Imbut trail, the most beautiful part of the trek. Once you’ve climbed out of the Imbut via the Vidal ascent, you’ll head for the Grand Margès to spend the night in the middle of nowhere, with the added bonus of a sunset between Provence and the Alps.

DAY 4 – FROM GRAND MARGES TO LAC DE SAINTE-CROIX (475m)

End your sporting holiday in style with the ultimate downhill day. You can relax gently with a refreshing dip in the magnificent Sainte-Croix Lake. You’ll then be shuttled back to the starting point. This day offers you a 10 km descent, with a negative altitude difference of -1000 metres. You’ll be carried along by the water, amazed by the breathtaking scenery. Let the waters carry you along as you admire the imposing cliffs that line your path.

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.