Blanc-Martel trail – Verdon Gorge loop from Rougon

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Castellane

Rougon

Blanc-Martel trail – Verdon Gorge loop from Rougon

Hard

4.8

(622)

4,410

hikers

Blanc-Martel trail – Verdon Gorge loop from Rougon

06:11

20.0km

510m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.45 km for 655 m

After 7.91 km for 288 m

After 11.8 km for 288 m

After 12.9 km for 655 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.32 km

Tunnel Le Baou

Highlight • Trail

Think about the lamp and waterproof shoes

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2.82 km

Trescaïre Viewpoint (overlooking the Verdon Gorges)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Trescaïre belvedere, overlooking the Verdon Gorges, offers a breathtaking panorama of one of France's most beautiful natural wonders. Accessible after a short hike, this viewpoint offers a breathtaking view …

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3.10 km

Blanc-Martel trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

We did this tour according to the description of outdooractive.com/mobile/en/hiking/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/by-die-verdonschlucht-bei-rougon/18068158 in July 2018 - simply fantastic.

The route profile is flawed thanks to GPS dropouts: 550 meters 15 km in …

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7.87 km

Imbert breach

Highlight • Gorge

Climb the 274 steps and 150 meters to enjoy one of the most magnificent viewpoints of the Blanc-Martel trail.

At the top of the gap, a small belvedere allows you to enjoy the view overlooking the gorges.

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8.49 km

Baume aux Boeufs

Cave Entrance

9.98 km

Verdon Gorge

Highlight • River

Beautiful cool outings enjoy

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18.4 km

Sentier Blanc-Martel

Highlight • Trail

Be sure to take a flashlight with you.

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18.7 km

Road to the Samson Gully Viewpoint

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Arrival of the Martel trail, possible to continue by a path or by road

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18.8 km

Verdon Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Breathtaking views, wild natural beauties, demanding ascents and descents.

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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

4.36 km

1.97 km

651 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

6.76 km

2.01 km

337 m

234 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

18°C

6°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

September 30, 2021,From Sublime to river cross

Some GPS errors, however follow the path from A to river cross and back. 🤘

October 25, 2022,Sentier Martel - durch die Gorge du Verdon

In between, getting out for five hours is difficult. Then all or nothing applies

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June 22, 2024,sentier blanc martel

Frankly, I didn't find it incredible. It's long, often flat, with little access to the Verdon. And there are people. In July and August it must be horrible. There are some pretty views all the same.

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May 24, 2025,Sentiere Martin La Palud-sur-Verdon

A beautiful hike into a valley that couldn't be more beautiful. Over cliffs, slopes, along the water, with breathtaking views. Three beautiful caves that had to be explored with headlamps. A must for any hiker in the area.

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May 26, 2023,Gorges du Verdon - Beeindruckende Schluchtenwanderung mit Hindernissen 🥾

Absolutely impressive round!

We parked our car in the free Samson Parking lot (sublime point is extremely expensive) and hiked from there. Great views of the rock faces. Only the countless caterpillars that abseiled everywhere and diligently dismantled all the bushes were exhausting.

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June 1, 2025,Sentier Blanc-Martel da Chalet de la Maline a Point Sublime

Well marked trail, challenging with various ups and downs and some slightly exposed sections.
At the first fork, follow the signs for Point Sublime, while at the second one keep left (on the right there is the sentier de l'imbut, which I fear is still closed).
Starting from Chalet de la Maline, you might find the first part a bit …

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September 22, 2024,Verdonschlucht🇫🇷🥾 Etappe 2: von Rougon nach Chalet de la Maline_22.09.24

Today we went from the accommodation: Auberge du Point Sublime (a slightly larger (maybe 20 rooms) accommodation, with English-speaking staff and very good food, in the evenings, in the mornings and on the way) to the direct viewing point: Point Sublime, where not much had changed compared to yesterday.
From there we went down 1.2 km with a 200 meter …

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June 17, 2025,🥾Couloir Samson - Les échelles Imbert < >🥾

Beautiful, impressive rock formations and some easily accessible natural pools. Sturdy footwear, surefootedness, and a lack of fear of heights are essential for this tour. A flashlight is essential for crossing a 650-meter-long former mining tunnel.

The inaccuracy of the GPS data leads the mapper to assume that the river will be crossed several times. This is not the case. …

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