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Routes France Parc naturel régional du Verdon Walking itinerary Quinson "Sentier du Garde du Canal
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Walking itinerary Quinson "Sentier du Garde du Canal

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    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 worth the detour, remarkable for the landscapes they offer and the biodiversity they support.
    easy
    Distance 9.8 km
    Duration4:00 h
    Ascent310 m
    Descent310 m
    Highest point541 m
    Lowest point355 m

    Museum car park (360 m) - From the car park, head towards the water sports centre and the banks of the Verdon (signposted). Turn right at the water's edge and reach the bridge. Cross the bridge and reach the start of the low gorges path after 50 m.Pont du Verdon post (364 m) - Go up to the right. Reach a first viewpoint and go down to the water's edge (markings). Continue along the path between the Verdon and the canal for 1.5 km until you reach a footbridge over the canal.Post Basses Gorges (370 m) - Do not take the footbridge and continue straight on. Cross two metal staircases on the route, walk along the canal wall before entering the canal and reaching the canal guard shelter (interpretation panels).Go through a 120 m long tunnel and exit the canal by a metal staircase. Go up the bottom of the Sainte-Maxime valley for 1 km until you reach a crossroads, then turn left to reach the plateau.Post Carrefour de Sainte-Maxime (468 m) - Go left to the Sainte-Maxime chapel (markings), then return to point 5 by the same route. Go straight on the path under the oaks and reach an old oratory (markings). Go up the path on the right. At a ruin, turn left and continue to the crossroads of the Draille des Vaches.Post Carrefour de la Draille des Vaches (537 m) - Turn left, the path goes down directly to the footbridge at point 3. Turn right, the return is by the same route as on the way out.

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    A beautiful hike not to be missed in Quinson!

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    Difficulty
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    easy

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    541 m
    Lowest point
    355 m
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    In case of emergency, call 112.

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    APIDAE tourism data updated on 10/03/2023 by "Office de Tourisme Communautaire Durance Luberon Verdon Agglomération".
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    File name: Itinéraire pédestre Quinson "Sentier du Garde du Canal" | Record identifier: 6426508 | URL (link) for this Outdooractive page.

    Directions

    Via the D11.

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    Parking

    Parking near the Quinson bridge.

    Coordinates

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    43.697285, 6.038458
    DMS
    43°41'50.2"N 6°02'18.4"E
    UTM
    32T 261351 4842514
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    Book recommendation by the author

    https://www.rando-alpes-haute-provence.fr/trek/189044-Basses-gorges-du-Verdon---sentier-du-garde-canal (in french)

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    Good hiking boots, something to drink.

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.8 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    310 m
    Descent
    310 m
    Highest point
    541 m
    Lowest point
    355 m
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