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Sainte-Croix-Du-Verdon

Lac de Montpezat – Panoramic section loop from Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon

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France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Digne-Les-Bains
Sainte-Croix-Du-Verdon

Lac de Montpezat – Panoramic section loop from Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon

Hard

4.4

(18)

65

hikers

Lac de Montpezat – Panoramic section loop from Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon

07:14

24.2km

710m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 16.6 km for 177 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

1.17 km

Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon

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Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, place above the reservoir.

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2

1.47 km

Flower meets lake

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Beautiful view over a wall of Sainte Croix,

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3

9.70 km

Lac de Montpezat

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Nice lake with good cooling possibilities

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4

10.2 km

Panoramic section

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This section of the gorge gives you countless incredible views of the Gorges du Verdon below you.

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5

10.9 km

View of the Verdon Gorge

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Beautiful vantage point, at 35 degrees one would like to jump into the cool blue,

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6

12.7 km

View of the Sainte-Croix Dam

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The Sainte-Croix dam is a hydroelectric dam located on the Verdon river which was built between 1971 and 1974. The construction of the dam made it possible to create the Sainte-Croix lake, the fourth largest artificial reservoir in France.

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13.3 km

Cabane du charbonnie

Ruins

8

13.6 km

Parking lot

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free parking with picnic areas

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15.2 km

16.7 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

17.1 km

Grotte du Castellas

Cave Entrance

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24.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

5.28 km

4.67 km

885 m

378 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

4.56 km

2.92 km

885 m

744 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Saturday 23 May

28°C

13°C

26 %

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