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Routes France Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Walking itinerary Esparron de Verdon "Le Quartier
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Walking itinerary Esparron de Verdon "Le Quartier

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    In a magnificent setting, on a balcony above the lake at Esparron-de-Verdon, this trail follows the old canal and its many structures. It provides access on foot to one of the Verdon's most beautiful lakes.
    easy
    Distance 8.5 km
    Duration3:00 h
    Ascent200 m
    Descent200 m
    Highest point409 m
    Lowest point359 m

    Poteau Plage de Saint-Julien (367 m) - At the end of the car park, climb the few steps and follow the path along the old Verdon canal (signposted). Pass upstream of the water intake and continue on the flat path between the lake and the canal. Pass in front of the stone bridge of La Barade and continue on this historic path to the end of the canal (tunnel closed by a gate).Post Rise to the plateau overlooking the lake. After a pleasant panoramic crossing above it, join a track.Post Balcon du lac (385 m) - Go down the track on the left to its end, cross the canal and reach the edge of the lake. Go along it on the right. Pass the "Ponton du lac" and continue until you find the old canal. Follow it until you reach the building of Le Quartier.Post Le Quartier (370 m) - Return by the track going up to the right (markings). At the next intersection, go straight on and join point 3. Return to the start by the route taken on the way out.

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    409 m
    Lowest point
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    APIDAE tourism data updated on 12/04/2023 by "Office de Tourisme Communautaire Durance Luberon Verdon Agglomération".
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    File name: Itinéraire pédestre Esparron de Verdon "Le Quartier" | Record identifier: 6426527 | URL (link) for this Outdooractive page.

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    43.732523, 5.937970
    DMS
    43°43'57.1"N 5°56'16.7"E
    UTM
    31T 736609 4846361
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    https://www.rando-alpes-haute-provence.fr/trek/235822-Lac-d-Esparron-de-Verdon---sentier-du-garde-canal (in french)

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.5 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    200 m
    Descent
    200 m
    Highest point
    409 m
    Lowest point
    359 m
    Round trip Scenic Dog-friendly 'Healthy climate'

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