Upper Provence and Verdon
In the heart of the Southern Region, between the Luberon and Verdon Regional Nature Parks by the town of Manosque, lie destinations that offer a wide variety of sites and activities that are equally perfect for a weekend or holiday.
The Upper Provence region, made up of wide open spaces and celebrated in the novels of Jean Giono, is a place where culture, sport, gastronomy, and the art of living are on offer all year round.
On both the Upper Provence and Verdon sides, you will discover breathtaking landscapes between plains and fields of lavender, olive groves, almond trees, scrubland, hills, plateaus, lakes, and canyons. It's no wonder the area is so well suited to outdoor enthusiasts!
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Activities in Upper Provence and Verdon
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Circuit 17 of the FFC Provence Verdon MTB website
A superb forest walk in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon! An easy hike, ideal for all the family
Cycle tour to discover the area's rich past,through the remains of different eras (from the Roman Empire to the 20th century).
Circuit Gravel G3 de Valensole
Circuit 20 of the FFC Provence Verdon MTB website
Following in the footsteps of the keeper of the old Verdon canal, you'll cross the lower Gorges du Verdon. The lower Gorges du Verdon are well ...
Track 40 of the FCF MTB site Provence Verdon
Set off to discover the mills of Montfuron, a perfect family outing!
A walk in the Alpes de Haute-Provence combining exceptional natural areas, small villages and city discoveries.
Circuit Gravel G1 de Valensole
Circuit Gravel G2 de Valensole
Circuit 38 on the FFC Provence Verdon MTB website
Tour the lake at Esparron-de-Verdon by bike! Discover this superb cycling route and its many viewpoints in the heart of the Parc Naturel ...
Gravel riding and bike-packing in lavender country!
If you're looking for freedom, why not discover the lavender country for yourself and meet the men and women who, according to Jean Giono, have made this unique flowering plant "the soul of Provence".
Three routes have just been created and are among the very first to be dedicated to gravel riding in France. They already correspond to the future "Espaces Gravel FFC".
The three marked loops, starting from Valensole, are aimed at both beginners and experienced riders.
Discover Verdon by bike
Photo: A. Riffaud, Office de Tourisme et des Congrès du Pays de Manosque
Ride across the Valensole plateau, along the Verdon Gorges, through the vineyards of the Pierrevert PDO, across the Verdon lakes and explore the red earth of arid Provence, because here... happiness comes full circle!
Fancy a golden hike?
The Boucles du Verdon awaits you every year in May. And many other mountain bike and cycling events await you throughout the year. New this year, come and try out our Gravel courses the day before the Boucles du Verdon!
- Bike and Beer
- Verdon des Collines
- Christmas Mountain Bike Rally
So don't hesitate to get on your bike in Haute-Provence and the Verdon!
Take a walk under the sun of Provence!
Photo: Emulsion, Office de Tourisme et des Congrès du Pays de Manosque
With its lofty cliffs, majestic forests, plateaus, gorges, and rivers the destination is spectacularly beautiful.
Numerous routes and hiking trails have been marked out to help visitors discover breathtaking views.
From easy strolls to more challenging hikes, everyone can discover rare fauna and flora, not to mention a remarkable geological wealth.
An exceptional environment watched over by the two Regional Nature Parks, Verdon and Luberon.
Video: Durance Luberon Verdon Tourisme
Where history leaves its mark!
This is a place where history is counted in hundreds of millions of years. At a time when the sea settled, before withdrawing to gradually dry out a landscape that was then sculpted by a river. The Verdon Gorges were born!
From the Prehistory Museum of the Gorges du Verdon in Quinson to the Roman remains of Riez, via the castle of Allemagne-en-Provence or the fortress of Gréoux-les-Bains... The centuries are crossed to the rhythm of the medieval streets so typical of Provencal villages.
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