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Verdon Gorge, Provence, France

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The Verdon Gorge (Gorges du Verdon) in Provence, southeastern France, is one of Europe's most dramatic river canyons, carved up to 700 metres deep through limestone cliffs by the turquoise-green Verdon River. Often called the "Grand Canyon of Europe," it stretches roughly 25 kilometres between the villages of Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. The gorge is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, drawing climbers, hikers, kayakers, white-water rafters, and paragliders, while the vivid Lac de Sainte-Croix at its western end is popular for swimming and paddleboarding. The surrounding Provençal landscape, with lavender fields and perched hilltop villages, adds to its appeal as one of France's most spectacular natural destinations.

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Verdon Gorge, Provence, France · 5 days

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Self-Launched Packrafting the Verdon Gorge, France

A 5-day self-launched adventure into the Verdon Natural Park — hiking ridges above Lake Castillon, paddling emerald waters through 'Europe's Grand Canyon', and crossing Lake Sainte-Croix to finish in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. You'll hire or bring your own packraft, base yourself at a campsite in Castellane and a gîte/chalet in the gorge, and use local buses and shared shuttles instead of a private support van. Suits confident paddlers with some whitewater experience; costs are approximate backpacker rates.

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