Galetas Bridge – View of Lac de Croix loop from Réserve naturelle de Saint-Maurin

Mountain biking trails

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Var

Brignoles

Aiguines

Galetas Bridge – View of Lac de Croix loop from Réserve naturelle de Saint-Maurin

Hard

4.4

(7)

riders

Galetas Bridge – View of Lac de Croix loop from Réserve naturelle de Saint-Maurin

04:21

52.6km

1,140m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Verdon

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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875 m

Galetas Bridge

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A real postcard decor! On one side, the Verdon which comes out of the gorges, and on the other, the lake of Sainte-Croix. The Galetas Bridge offers one of the …

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937 m

Verdon Gorge to Lake Sainte-Croix

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The Gorges de Verdun are a very popular place of natural beauty in France. You don't need to go in the water to enjoy this pearl. Nearby roads and bridges provide stunning views of the gorge below.

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3.75 km

Beach

11.0 km

View of Lac de Croix

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Good bathing opportunities along the lake and also boat rentals to paddle into the canyon

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11.4 km

View of the Verdon Gorge

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The first view you get of the gorges.

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11.8 km

Belvédère de Galetas

Viewpoint

12.4 km

Viewpoint

12.8 km

Réserve naturelle de Saint-Maurin

Nature Reserve

20.6 km

Col d'Ayen

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The Col d'Ayen is located at an altitude of 1,031 meters. From Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, he announces your imminent arrival in La Palud-sur-Verdon!

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23.1 km

Mont Denier - Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Trail

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Get ready to ride on gravel and very nice mountain bike trails. The view you will have of the village is splendid!

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45.5 km

Meadow trail

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52.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

18.0 km

11.1 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

15.1 km

13.4 km

1.20 km

986 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

22°C

8°C

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Comments

September 10, 2022,Aufgeben ist keine Option - Palud Verdon Schlucht

The first 350 hm were steep (> 14% incline) uphill. "Bikehiking" was announced. Bikes push for 1.5 hours with push assistance. For this we were then rewarded with a fantastic ride over the mountain heights of the Verdon.