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Cycling Highlight
The dyke bike path is really nice. Now in the dry late summer it only has water in the ponds at the beginning, so no flamingos further back. But very nice and many big dragonflies.
Tip by Jeannette
Cycling Highlight
Bound to the north by the narrow gravel path of the Digue à la mer, the Étang de Bataiyolles is a great place to get away from roads and people, …
Tip by 🕊️ 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓
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Hiking Highlight (Segment)
This portion of the hiking trail follows the route of the old Verdon canal, which was in service from 1875 to the 1980s. The canal was used at the time …
Tip by Chloé Perceval
Hiking Highlight
Also nicknamed "lost lake", this dam on the Cause is ideally located at the gates of the city of Aix-en-Provence. It is supplied with water mainly by an artificial underground …
Tip by Vincent Reboul
Hiking Highlight
The entire middle and lower reaches of the river lie in the Verdon Regional Nature Park. The most scenic section is between the town of Castellane and the Lac de …
Tip by Karsten S.
Cycling Highlight
The Gorges du Verdon, whose source is near the Col d'Allos, one of the highest passes in France, extend over approximately 100 km. You can enjoy the view from above or walk down to the water's edge.
Tip by David W
Hiking Highlight
This lake, swimmable in summer, is one of the small wonders of this part of the Alps, and the path that leads to it is also beautiful with forest portions of beauty!
Tip by Florent
Mountain Biking Highlight
Lake Gignoux, also known as Lake of the Seven Colors, is a small body of water of glacial origin located in French territory at 2329 m. of altitude
Tip by Stefano Fumagalli
Cycling Highlight
Beautiful reservoir, Lac de Sainte-Croix and a grandiose gorge of the Verdon, Grand Canyon du Verdon.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lac_de_Sainte-Croix and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdonschlucht
Tip by RadlerJan
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