Verdon Gorge – Blanc-Martel trail loop from Verdon Gorge

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Digne-Les-Bains

La Palud-Sur-Verdon

Verdon Gorge – Blanc-Martel trail loop from Verdon Gorge

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Verdon Gorge – Blanc-Martel trail loop from Verdon Gorge

07:37

23.9km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.34 km for 288 m

After 6.43 km for 655 m

After 16.9 km for 655 m

After 18.3 km for 288 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.37 km

View over the Verdon Gorge

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Beautiful view. For good photos consider the position of the sun

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3.50 km

Verdon Gorge

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Beautiful cool outings enjoy

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5.61 km

Climb the 274 steps and 150 meters to enjoy one of the most magnificent viewpoints of the Blanc-Martel trail.

At the top of the gap, a small belvedere allows you to enjoy the view overlooking the gorges.

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5.70 km

Blanc-Martel trail

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We did this tour according to the description of outdooractive.com/mobile/en/hiking/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/by-die-verdonschlucht-bei-rougon/18068158 in July 2018 - simply fantastic.

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11.2 km

Tunnel Le Baou

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Think about the lamp and waterproof shoes

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11.9 km

Sentier Blanc-Martel

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Be sure to take a flashlight with you.

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13.2 km

Trescaïre Viewpoint (overlooking the Verdon Gorges)

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The Trescaïre belvedere, overlooking the Verdon Gorges, offers a breathtaking panorama of one of France's most beautiful natural wonders. Accessible after a short hike, this viewpoint offers a breathtaking view …

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18.9 km

Baume aux Boeufs

Cave Entrance

22.0 km

View of the Verdon Gorge from the Blanc-Martel trail

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How amazing this place is.
You should already have a basic level of fitness. Sturdy shoes can also do no harm, as well as a sufficient amount of water. But …

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23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

4.30 km

250 m

163 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

10.9 km

239 m

163 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 28 October

18°C

4°C

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Comments

May 24, 2025,Sentiere Martin La Palud-sur-Verdon

A beautiful hike into a valley that couldn't be more beautiful. Over cliffs, slopes, along the water, with breathtaking views. Three beautiful caves that had to be explored with headlamps. A must for any hiker in the area.

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August 26, 2021,Gorges du Verdon - Sentier Martel

This tour is of course one of the absolute must-sees! Due to high traffic, it is recommended to avoid the holiday season. In addition, you must find out in advance and book the access / return shuttles. The more comfortable version is to leave your car in a car park (6, - € in 2021) under the Point Sublime (arrival), …

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May 3, 2024,Sentier Blanc-Martel Verdon

A small part of it is missing until Rougon! It was wonderful!!

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May 26, 2024,Sentier Blanc-Martel - vom Point Sublime zum Chalet de la Maline

It is absolute nonsense to do the tour the way I did. Firstly, there are more metres of elevation. Secondly, you can park for free at the Chalet de la Maline, while half a day at Point Sublime costs €46... Hindsight is always 20/20, and you should be very suspicious of tour descriptions in any blog!

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May 28, 2024,🇫🇷 - Sentier Blanc-Martel 🤩😎☀️🥾

Today we are on the Blanc-Martel path again. This time we started at the Chalet de Malines. First of all, if you are doing this path in its entirety, this is the starting point. It saves you the arduous climb to the chalet's car park.
First we went about 400 m down into the gorge. Once we got to the …

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May 10, 2023,Sentier Blanc-Martel – Verdon Runde von Rougon

Super nice hike in the gorge with some steep climbs in the middle, beginning and end. Back by hitchhiking or taxi. Better in the off-season.

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September 22, 2024,Verdonschlucht🇫🇷🥾 Etappe 2: von Rougon nach Chalet de la Maline_22.09.24

Today we went from the accommodation: Auberge du Point Sublime (a slightly larger (maybe 20 rooms) accommodation, with English-speaking staff and very good food, in the evenings, in the mornings and on the way) to the direct viewing point: Point Sublime, where not much had changed compared to yesterday.
From there we went down 1.2 km with a 200 meter …

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June 22, 2024,sentier blanc martel

Frankly, I didn't find it incredible. It's long, often flat, with little access to the Verdon. And there are people. In July and August it must be horrible. There are some pretty views all the same.

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