{"id":12693,"date":"2025-10-06T10:42:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T08:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/route-cretes-gorges-verdon\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T17:17:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T15:17:31","slug":"route-cretes-gorges-verdon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/route-cretes-gorges-verdon\/","title":{"rendered":"The Route des Cr\u00eates (Gorges du Verdon): tips + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Explore the Grand Canyon of Provence<\/strong>! The Route des Cr\u00eates <\/strong>des Gorges du Verdon<\/strong> is a 24 km panoramic itinerary winding its way up the emblematic limestone cliffs of the Verdon. You’ll discover breathtaking panoramas on this picturesque route, one of the most beautiful in Provence<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n

Here are some useful tips<\/strong> for planning your visit to the Route des Cr\u00eates from the Gorges du Verdon<\/strong> to La Palud sur Verdon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Is the Route des Cr\u00eates in the Gorges du Verdon worth the effort?<\/h2>\n\n

Absolutely! This 24 km panoramic route from La Palud-sur-Verdon takes you on a tour of the crests of the “Grand Canyon of Provence”. The 14 lookouts line a spectacular road (the D23) offering breathtaking views of the Verdon cliffs, some at almost 700m altitude. Along the way, you’ll overlook the Verdon (river), discover impressive viewpoints and observe the flora and fauna that inhabit this enchanting setting.<\/p>\n\n

The journey is best made by car or motorcycle, but for the more intrepid or those looking to slow down the pace, cycling (with or without assistance) is an excellent option! <\/p>\n\n

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WHERE TO STAY IN Nice<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the waterfront, with sea view:Anantara Hotel<\/strong> – See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the new town, close to the sea:Hotel Apollinaire<\/strong>, elegant and bright – See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the old town, with all the charm: AparthotelAMMI Vieux Nice<\/strong> very practical and pleasant – see prices, photos and availability <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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See our complete selection of the best hotels in Nice<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What you can see<\/h2>\n\n

The Route des Cr\u00eates has 14 lookouts along its 24 km length<\/strong>, each offering a unique perspective on the Gorges du Verdon. In this article, we’ll only detail some of the most remarkable, but here’s the complete list:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Tresca\u00efre lookouts (top and bottom), <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. La Carelle lookout,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Escal\u00e8s lookout,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Dent d’Aire lookout,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. La Glaci\u00e8re lookout,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Belvederes at Gu\u00e8gues, <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Belvedere at Maugu\u00e9,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Belvedere at Pas de Baou,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Belv\u00e9d\u00e8re du Tilleul,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Imbut lookout,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Gorge de Gu\u00e8gues lookout,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Belvedere of Bau Beni,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Pont de Galetas lookout, <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. and Belv\u00e9d\u00e8re by Gaston Armanet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
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