View of Lake Esparron – View of Lake Esparron loop from Plage de St-Julien

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Digne-Les-Bains

Esparron-De-Verdon

View of Lake Esparron – View of Lake Esparron loop from Plage de St-Julien

Easy

4.7

(29)

179

hikers

View of Lake Esparron – View of Lake Esparron loop from Plage de St-Julien

01:56

7.03km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Verdon

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

578 m

Trail along the Old Canal du Verdon

Highlight • Trail

1.27 km

View of Lake Esparron

Highlight • Viewpoint

Esparron Lake offers a mesmerizing blend of natural beauty and vibrant colors. From the various viewpoints around the lake, you can appreciate its striking turquoise waters. The lake was created by the Esparron Dam on the Verdon River and covers approximately 200 hectares. It is renowned for its clear, calm waters, ideal for kayaking and swimming.

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Tip by

1.81 km

Great place to swim after the hike

Highlight (Segment) • Other

2.76 km

View of Lake Esparron

Highlight • Viewpoint

Still very nice views of this beautiful lake.

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Tip by

3.52 km

Badestelle

Highlight • Other

5.07 km

Follow the old canal

Highlight • Other

7.03 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.78 km

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.84 km

131 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 November

13°C

5°C

73 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

July 20, 2024,Boucle Badestelle – Belle vue au départ de Esparron-de-Verdon

Not too strenuous path, very shady at the beginning until the climb (quite steep) followed by a short walk between rocks, paths, and full dodger. The best views are after the climb on the balconies which run along the path. Always follow the yellow and red marked path. I would also like to point out that the lake is definitely …

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