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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Verdon Gorge

Provence, France

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 16 2026
Verdon Gorge

The Verdon Gorge is a deep canyon of pale limestone cliffs, plunging about 700 metres to a turquoise river that runs narrow between walls. Visitors see it from rim viewpoints along the Route des Crêtes and Corniche Sublime, from trails, and by pedal boat, electric boat or kayak from Lake Sainte-Croix.

Highlights

  • Route des Crêtes viewpoints
  • Point Sublime
  • Turquoise river between cliffs

Good to know

  • Pedal boats cost about €50 for two hours
  • Book boats early, rental shops open at 9:00
  • July and August are very crowded

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