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All-Women Verdon Canyon Hiking Tour in France

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All-Women Verdon Canyon Hiking Tour in France
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Walk inn
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If you’d like a bit more privacy and want a room to yourself, you can choose a single supplement here for an additional fee.

If you’d like an extra transfer from Marseille center or Marseille Airport to La Palud, your guide can arrange a taxi for 1-4 persons, so please contact us upon booking the trip. The rate varies depending on the taxis and their availability.

Most meals are included in the price of this trip. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated, please let us know down below if you have any.

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When booking a trip, you can either pay for it in full or reserve your spot with a 30% deposit. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

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After 48 hours, booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. You can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

Basic
  • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  • If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
  • Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period.
Flexible
  • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  • If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
  • Booking fees are non-refundable after 48 hours grace period.
Super Flexible
  • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  • If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • Booking fees are non-refundable after 48 hours grace period.
All-Women Verdon Canyon Hiking Tour in France
Itinerary
All-Women Verdon Canyon Hiking Tour in France
People
1 Person
Date(s)
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Duration
6 day
Guide(s)
Walk inn
Reserve deposit (30%) $0
Second Payment Amount: $0

  • This all-women Verdon Canyon hiking tour takes us deep into Provence’s untamed beauty, blending nature, history, and adventure. Over 6 days, we’ll hike dramatic ridges, explore medieval villages, and spot majestic vultures soaring above the turquoise Sainte-Croix lake. Each day brings a new discovery: ghostly hilltop hamlets, hidden chapels, and botanical trails brimming with local flora. We’ll stay in a cozy hotel overlooking the canyon, savor Provençal meals, and enjoy the perfect balance of exploration and relaxation.

    • On Day 1, arrive at the Marseille Airport, and we’ll come pick you up and take you to our hotel in near La Palud at 4pm. Located just a 15-minute walk away from the village, the charming hotel—our base during these 6 days—has a heated swimming pool.

      La Palud-sur-Verdon is a pretty, unspoilt village in the heart of the canyon. You can enjoy a stroll through the charming village streets and visit the Castle of La Palud, which is home to the Maison des Gorges du Verdon, an eco-museum dedicated to the gorges and their natural riches. At 6pm, we’ll all meet together at the hotel and have a welcome dinner.

      Meals: Dinner
      Accommodation: Hotel Panoramic

      La Palud village

    • For the first walk, we’ll start from La Palud and climb up to the abandoned village of Chateauneuf les Moustiers. We’ll discover the history of this village perched atop a small hill, and enjoy the panoramic views from the Verdon gorges to the Mourre de Chanier and Chiran mountains. If time and weather allow, we can continue our hike beneath the village, passing under the cliff of the Roches de Notre-Dame until we reach a chapel.

      Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch
      Hiking time: 4.5 hours
      Elevation: +/-250 m (820 ft)
      Accommodation: Hotel Panoramic

      Verdon gorge river

    • Today, we’ll take a short transfer to the start of the hike. We’ll climb up the Issioule crest, and continue to the Plein voir pass. The climb offers exceptional views of the Verdon gorges and the beautiful blue Sainte-Croix lake, accompanied by the vultures that are present on the cliffs. The gorges of the Verdon are a paradise for birdwatching enthusiasts: there are griffon vultures, golden eagles, and peregrine falcons. The path continues through the forest. We’ll transfer back to the hotel at the end of the walk.

      Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch
      Hiking time: 5.5 hours
      Elevation: +/-650 m (2,132 ft)q
      Accommodation: Hotel Panoramic

      Lake Verdon

    • We’ll take a panoramic transfer to the charming village of Moustiers, known as one of the most beautiful villages in France. We’ll climb up to the chapel Notre Dame de Beauvoir, and continue towards the Belvedere Treguier with an easy panoramic hike above Moustiers. The trail starts in front of the 12th-century Sainte-Anne chapel. We’ll walk along the limestone cliffs of the surrounding area of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie before entering the forest.

      On the way, we’ll follow the botanical path of Tréguier and discover various plants of the area. At the Belvedere, on a rocky peak, we’ll take in the views of the Sainte-Croix lake, the valley, and the surrounding cliffs. After lunch, we’ll walk back to Moustiers. There will be some free time to stroll in the medieval streets before a transfer back to our hotel.

      Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch
      Hiking time: 3.5 hours
      Elevation: +/-200 m (656 ft)
      Accommodation: Hotel Panoramic

      Moustiers village

    • On Day 5, we’ll depart around 11am in order to be at the Belvedere de Rancoumas in the afternoon, as the vultures can be observed mostly from mid-afternoon. There will be a short transfer to the Point Sublime, and we’ll have a picnic by the Tusset bridge. Then, we’ll start the climb to the Belvedere de Rancoumas, located at the edge of the big canyon of the Verdon.

      We’ll spend an hour observing the vultures, so don’t forget your binoculars. After a walk back to Point Sublime, we’ll transfer back to the hotel.

      Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
      Hiking time: 4.5 hours (+1 hour birdwatching)
      Elevation: +/-850 m (2,788 ft)
      Accommodation: Hotel Panoramic

      Tusset Bridge Verdon

    • After breakfast and saying our goodbyes, there will be a morning transfer to the Marseille Airport, which concludes the Verdon canyon hiking tour.

      Meals: Breakfast

      Marseille airport

    • Included:

        • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
        • 6-day all-women Verdon canyon hiking tour in France (4 days of hiking)
        • Accommodation for 5 nights in La Palud (based on double occupancy with ensuite bathrooms)
        • Most meals (5 breakfasts, 4 picnics, 2 dinners)
        • All transfers as listed in the program
        • Marseille Airport to La Palud on Day 1
        • La Palud to Marseille airport on Day 6

      Add-ons:

        • Single supplement
        • Extra transfers

      Not included:

        • Flights to France
        • Melas not listed in the itinerary
        • Guide gratuities — optional
        • Travel and medical insurance — optional

    • This Verdon canyon hiking tour is rated moderate. The hikes are on good paths for the most part, although they are sometimes steep and rocky in nature with some loose limestone. A good level of fitness is required, expect to walk 4 to 5.5 hours per day, without including lunch stops.
      The most you’ll climb (and descend) in a day is 850 vertical meters (2,800 ft), and you can find day-by-day distances in the itinerary. You’ll have to be comfortable with walking on mountainous terrain and you’ll need good walking boots throughout the trip. This Verdon canyon hiking tour is not suitable for those suffering from vertigo or for those who have a severe fear of heights.

      For more hiking adventures in France, click here!

    • Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

        • Day pack large enough to carry all the items you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
        • A personal duffle bag or suitcase that will be transported from one place of stay to another
        • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
        • Hiking poles
        • Good hiking boots with good ankle support, and soles with good grips
        • Breathable and quick drying underwear
        • T-shirt, long and short sleeve shirts
        • Polar fleece or sweater
        • Windbreaker and waterproof jacket
        • Comfortable walking pants
        • Windbreaker and waterproof jacket
        • Swimsuit
        • Towel
        • Baseball cap, hat, or a scarf
        • Sunglasses
        • Headlamp or flashlight
        • Binoculars
        • Tupperware box & cutlery that will be used every day for your picnic
        • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
        • Camera — optional (but recommended)

      Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

    • Group sizes and pricing

        • For this all-women Verdon canyon hiking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 4:1.
        • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 13 participants.

      Hiking in France can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

      Min. age requirements

        • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
        • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

      If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

    • The starting point of your Verdon canyon hiking tour is La Palud. To get there, most people fly into Marseille Provence Airport. From there, you’ll be transferred to La Palud.

      Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at 6pm at the hotel in La Palud.

    • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

      Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

      Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

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