Trescaire Haut Viewpoint – View of the Gorges du Verdon loop from Belvédère de l'Escales

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La Palud-Sur-Verdon

Trescaire Haut Viewpoint – View of the Gorges du Verdon loop from Belvédère de l'Escales

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Trescaire Haut Viewpoint – View of the Gorges du Verdon loop from Belvédère de l'Escales

03:11

35.1km

1,840m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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After 14.8 km for 4.77 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.19 km

Trescaire Haut Viewpoint

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From this belvedere we have a bird's eye view of the gorges. It is simply breathtaking!

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5.78 km

Junction to Route de Cretes

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As a one-way street, with the most beautiful views of the Gorges du Verdon.
Unfortunately, I didn't get around to it today.

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7.61 km

Vulture Observation Point, Verdon Gorge

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19.3 km

View of the Dent d'Aire

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Peaceful road with a view of the Dent le Verdon in the background.

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21.5 km

View of the Gorges du Verdon

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Take enough food and drink, good footwear is required

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23.5 km

La Palud-sur-Verdon

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La Palud-sur-Verdon is a superb little village in the Verdon Regional Natural Park. It is one of the best starting points for an escapade in the gorges. There is a …

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35.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.1 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

9°C

3°C

58 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 17, 2025,Route de Crétes des Gorges du Verdon

Not many kilometers, but many beautiful views and impressions👌🤗

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October 18, 2023,Piste des crêtes - Grand Canyon

Hello Komootler, probably the most beautiful part of the Verdon Gorge had two sides today. There was thick fog to windward and spectacular panoramic views to leeward. If the visibility is clear, this tour is probably difficult to complete. If the visibility is better tomorrow, I'll cycle the route again. This tour is hard to top.

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September 13, 2024,2023-09-13-FULGAZ-Route-Des-Cretes-La-Palud-sur-Verdon-Virtual-Cycling

Route Des Cretes

La Palud-sur-Verdon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

The Route des crêtes is a 22-km loop starting from La Palud. You will first need to climb through an oak forest before discovering the spectacular landscape of the Gorges du Verdon. You will not see the Verdon that lies at the bottom of the canyon but you will follow its twists …