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Gorges du Verdon – a scenic view of a winding road in the mountains📷 Photo by Paul Underwood on Unsplash
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Gorges du Verdon

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France

Nature

One of Europe’s deepest canyons, with turquoise water below. The Route des Crêtes is narrow, so large motorhomes should skip it.

Nearest town
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
43.7496, 6.3285
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

Provence: lavender, gorges and Roman bridges© JasonDFR · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Motorhome-friendly trips

Provence: lavender, gorges and Roman bridges

300 km8 stops5 days

Nearby

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Lac de Sainte-Croix

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Views

Plateau de Valensole

Valensole, France
Le Thoronet Abbey – Vue générale de l’Abbaye du Thoronet (Var, France)© Bombeche · CC0
History

Le Thoronet Abbey

Le Thoronet, France
Gorges de Daluis P1010397mod© JYB Devot · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nature

Gorges de Daluis

Daluis, France

Campsites nearby

  • Camping municipal le Grand CanyonCampsite
    4 km from Gorges du Verdon · 140 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de services Orapi MarketMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Gorges du Verdon · 16 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Le MoulinCampsite
    11 km from Gorges du Verdon · 150 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Domaine du Petit LacCampsite
    11 km from Gorges du Verdon · 116 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Huttopia Gorges du VerdonCampsite
    12 km from Gorges du Verdon · 253 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal Les RochesCampsite
    14 km from Gorges du Verdon · 193 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Gorges du Verdon?

Gorges du Verdon is in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France, at GPS 43.7496, 6.3285. It is about 4 km from La Palud-sur-Verdon.

Can you camp near Gorges du Verdon?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Bio Verdon, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 95 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Gorges du Verdon?

Gorges du Verdon is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Provence: lavender, gorges and Roman bridges.

What is there to see near Gorges du Verdon?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lac de Sainte-Croix (11 km), Plateau de Valensole (29 km), Le Thoronet Abbey (33 km) and Gorges de Daluis (53 km).

When is the best time to visit Gorges du Verdon?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)