How deep is the Verdon Gorge?
The Verdon Gorge is narrow and deep, with depths of 250 to 700 metres and widths of 6 to 100 metres at the level of the Verdon river.
How do I get to Verdon Gorge without a car?
The best way to get from Nice to Verdon Gorge without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 7m and costs €140 – €200. How long does it take to get from Nice to Verdon Gorge? It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Nice to Verdon Gorge, including transfers.
Where can I swim in Gorge du Verdon?
The most beautiful places for swimming are not what you imagine. And especially not the best known. Thus, the lower gorges and the lake of Esparron are ideal for families with children. In fact, the water is translucent, the canoe trips long and pleasant.
What is the Verdon Gorge used for?
Verdon Gorge has plenty of water sports It is popular for water activities like riverboarding, canoeing bungee jumping, rafting, full-day aquatic hiking and electric boating.
How did the Verdon Gorge form?
Verdon Gorge was formed from erosion caused by the Verdon River, and the gorge ends with a man-made lake called ‘lac de Sainte-Croix’ (Lake of Sainte-Croix). Verdon Gorge runs through five different hydro-electric dams, constructed during the years of 1929 and 1975.
Can you swim in Rhone?
Hanging out along the Rhone is a different ambience than visiting one of the many beaches around the lake (see our 2012 blog about Jonction). So if the river is calling to you or a teenager in your family, this is what you need know about swimming in the Rhone: Swimming is allowed down river from the Sous-Terre bridge.
Where to go kayaking or canoeing in Verdon?
Verdon Canoe rents out Canoes/Kayaks so you can get to the Gorges du Verdon from the Lac de Sainte-Croix and visit the two last kilometers of the Grand Canyon. It’s an easy Return Trip in calm waters that everyone is capable of doing .
How to get to the gorges in the Verdon?
To reach the gorges, take the road between Baudinard and Montpezat. The gorges are located just next to the campsite “Les coteaux de la Marine”. A nautical base located in the campsite allows the rental of boats for all at very reasonable prices. Allow 3 hours to explore the gorges with your boat.
How long does it take to swim in the Verdon?
Allow 3 hours to explore the gorges with your boat. This hike is suitable for young children as there are no rapids or currents in this part of the Verdon. Finally, for swimming, prefer the low gorges!
What to do in the Verdon in the summer?
While most of the territory is covered on foot, another part is discovered by sailing on Verdonian waters. Indeed, a few well-defined portions of the river and the Gorges are home to summer aquatic activities, such as canoeing or kayaking!