Aiguines Village Centre – Illoire Pass loop from Aiguines

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Brignoles

Aiguines

Aiguines Village Centre – Illoire Pass loop from Aiguines

Hard

5.0

(1)

hikers

Aiguines Village Centre – Illoire Pass loop from Aiguines

04:06

9.46km

470m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

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

After 4.10 km for 2.48 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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124 m

Aiguines Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Aiguines is a superb village dominated by the summit of the Grand Margès. Its calm and colorful alleys and its beautiful views of the Sainte-Croix lake and the Valensole plateau …

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342 m

Belvedere

Highlight • Other

Here, we overlook the lake of Sainte-Croix and the small village of Aiguines. The panorama is really nice!

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1.18 km

Nice single track

Highlight • Trail

This section is really super nice: we run on a rolling single track, and we have beautiful views of Lake Sainte-Croix. It motivates!

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5.16 km

Viewpoint

6.63 km

Belvedere - Verdon Gorge

Highlight • Other

Difficult Alpine pathway, pieces where you will have to climb or use existing ropes. A lot of exposure on the high rocks. No fear of heights, experience is recommended.

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7.19 km

Superb view of the Gorges and Lac de Sainte-Croix

Highlight • Other

Sublime view. Steep incline but not too much.

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7.41 km

Col d'Illoire

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At an altitude of 967 meters, the Illoire pass marks the gateway to and from the Verdon gorges, depending on your direction. It is located just above the small village …

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7.41 km

Illoire Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Illoire pass is located at an altitude of 967 meters. It marks the entrance and exit door to the Verdon gorges. Here, a small pedestrian platform allows you to …

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9.46 km

End point

Bus stop

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