5-day Grand Canyon Tour

A small pass crossed, and we find ourselves facing the magnificent spectacle of the Grand Canyon of Verdon to descend to the Maline farm and reach the Chalet de La Maline on the balcony, located at the edge of the gorges. Breathtaking view from the chalet terrace.
3 hours of walking. Height difference 350 m.
Night at the Chalet de la Maline.

In passing, baumes, vires, the famous Imbert breach and its innumerable steps allow you to cross the Mescla spur marking the confluence of the waters of Artuby and Verdon.
Sometimes, near the water, swimming is possible. Sometimes high up, the trail allows you to have breathtaking views of the emerald waters and the impressive cliffs that border them.
At the end of the trail, a series of two tunnels require lighting to cross the “Samson” corridor.
The Belvedere of La Baume aux Pigeons within the second tunnel will allow you to enter the intimacy of the gorges.
Ascend to the magnificent hilltop village of Rougon.
6 hours of walking. Height difference 700 m.
Night at the cottage in Rougon.

Wednesday - Rougon/Trigance
This stage takes us from the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence to the Var by crossing the magnificent Romanesque bridge in Tusset.
The trail winds through a forest of beech and Scots pine trees to take us to the natural viewpoint of Rancoumas.
Breathtaking view of the Verdon, which flows 400 m below, and of the cliffs frequented by many climbers. Vultures are often there.
Tracks and trails we will make our way around the mountain of “Breis” to arrive at the village of Trigance dominated by its medieval castle.
5 hours of walking. Height difference 550 m.
Night at the Trigance cottage.

Thursday - Trigance/Rougon
Departure to the village of Soleils. Before reaching it, we will cross the Jabron in its narrowest part on the Romanesque bridge of the “Sautet” overlooking the river whose bed is beautifully sculpted by the water.
We will pass through the Buddhist community before climbing to the foothills of Robion to reach La Colle at 1151 m.
A very beautiful balcony path crosses the entire northern flank of Robion to bring us to the town of Castellane dominated by Notre-Dame-du-Roc. A Way of the Cross leads to the Chapel built at the top, with a very beautiful view of the city.
5 hours of walking. Height difference 600 m.
Night at the cottage in Castellane.

The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.

Get ready to walk on a few magical steps, in the heart of a preserved area immersed in one of the wildest nature in France. You end your stay from Rougon to La Palud by going up the GR4; 4 hours of walking 400 m in altitude.

End of the stay and departure for Aix-en-Provence TGV station at 2.30 pm. Approximate arrival at the station from 17:30. Round-trip shuttle price €60, to be paid upon arrival.