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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Digne-Les-Bains
Quinson

Verdon Gorge – Former Verdon Canal loop from Quinson

Hard

5.0

(3)

284

runners

Verdon Gorge – Former Verdon Canal loop from Quinson

01:38

12.3km

330m

Running

Hard run. 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 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Verdon

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.49 km

Pont de Quinson & View of the Verdon Gorge

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Here, you pass between the Verdon and the lake of Quinson. You get a feast for the eyes on one side as well as the other!

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2

2.50 km

Great spot for water activities

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3

3.35 km

Verdon Gorge

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Not as spectacular as the ravines a few kilometers up the river, but also the river dammed here in the wild landscape is worth a hike.

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4

5.22 km

View of the Verdon Gorge

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A bit off the beaten path you will find this beautiful view of the gorge of the Verdon.

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5

7.67 km

Former Verdon Canal

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This portion of the hiking trail follows the route of the old Verdon canal, which was in service from 1875 to the 1980s. The canal was used at the time …

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6

10.4 km

Gorges du Verdon

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7

10.4 km

Verdon viewpoint

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Nice little passage with a view on the Verdon. Worth checking out

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11.1 km

Village préhistorique

Archaeological Site

B

12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.74 km

1.86 km

1.38 km

890 m

253 m

176 m

Surfaces

7.32 km

2.11 km

1.37 km

526 m

451 m

319 m

201 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Sunday 18 October

19°C

12°C

69 %

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