• Rock climbing in the Verdon Gorges
  • Rock climbing in the Verdon Gorges
  • Rock climbing in the Verdon Gorges
  • Rock climbing in the Verdon Gorges
  • Rock climbing in the Verdon Gorges
  • Rock climbing in the Verdon Gorges
  • Rock climbing in the Verdon Gorges
  • Rock climbing in the Verdon Gorges
  • Rock climbing in the Verdon Gorges
Verdon Gorges / French Alps

Rock climbing in the Verdon Gorges

Réf : CGOBSQ

In summary

  • Sports
    Rock climbing
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Rock climbing
    Beginner
    For those wishing to try out this activity. No prior climbing experience is required. However, good physical fitness and a head for heights are necessary.
    Intermediate
    For those who climb during vacations, occasionally on weekends, or in indoor gyms (bouldering or roped climbing). Your level ranges from 4c to 5b when following. You wish to improve your technique and learn the basics of belaying and vertical movement. You want to consolidate your existing skills and develop new technical abilities through several consecutive days of climbing, while also learning crag safety techniques.
    Confirmed
    For those who climb regularly—at least once a month—either indoors (bouldering or roped climbing) or outdoors. You climb at a 5c/6a level, whether following or leading. You wish to expand your range of movement techniques with the help of instructors. You want to review safety techniques and manage your fears in order to tackle lead climbing.
    Advanced
    For those who climb once or twice a week, either indoors or outdoors. Your level ranges from 6a to 6c, whether following or leading. You wish to improve your technical and mental skills to consolidate your level, particularly when leading.
    Expert
    For those who compete or wish to start competing: you want to acquire methods to structure your climbing progression—identifying areas for improvement, creating a pre-competition training plan, or managing your route projects. You want to work on your focus and fear management, organize your physical and mental preparation, and refine your pacing to adopt the right strategy on the routes.
  • Destination
    Verdon Gorges / French Alps
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    42.04 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    French
    English

In a few words

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Verdon Gorge , a legendary climbing destination, for a 5-day trip combining technical progression and vertical adventure . Guided by passionate professionals, you'll explore diverse cliffs, from the sculpted limestone of the hinterland to the towering walls overlooking the canyon . Suspended cables, a short via ferrata , unusual passages like the Hulk Cave … each day blends athletic challenge, teamwork , and relaxing moments by the water. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, punctuated by shared meals and the raw beauty of the landscapes. The highlight is the iconic Sentier Martel, taking you right up close to the Verdon River, through tunnels carved into the rock and offering breathtaking panoramas. A complete trip to experience climbing in a new way, in close contact with nature.

The highlights

  • Climb in the legendary Verdon Gorge, a world-renowned cliff climbing destination
  • Friendly atmosphere and immersion in the wild nature of the Verdon
  • A unique experience combining via ferrata, caves, whitewater and the Martel trail
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Sport

Level

Rock climbing

Confirmed

Levels

Rock climbing
Beginner
For those wishing to try out this activity. No prior climbing experience is required. However, good physical fitness and a head for heights are necessary.
Intermediate
For those who climb during vacations, occasionally on weekends, or in indoor gyms (bouldering or roped climbing). Your level ranges from 4c to 5b when following. You wish to improve your technique and learn the basics of belaying and vertical movement. You want to consolidate your existing skills and develop new technical abilities through several consecutive days of climbing, while also learning crag safety techniques.
Confirmed
For those who climb regularly—at least once a month—either indoors (bouldering or roped climbing) or outdoors. You climb at a 5c/6a level, whether following or leading. You wish to expand your range of movement techniques with the help of instructors. You want to review safety techniques and manage your fears in order to tackle lead climbing.
Advanced
For those who climb once or twice a week, either indoors or outdoors. Your level ranges from 6a to 6c, whether following or leading. You wish to improve your technical and mental skills to consolidate your level, particularly when leading.
Expert
For those who compete or wish to start competing: you want to acquire methods to structure your climbing progression—identifying areas for improvement, creating a pre-competition training plan, or managing your route projects. You want to work on your focus and fear management, organize your physical and mental preparation, and refine your pacing to adopt the right strategy on the routes.
For those who climb regularly—at least once a month—either indoors (bouldering or roped climbing) or outdoors. You climb at a 5c/6a level, whether following or leading. You wish to expand your range of movement techniques with the help of instructors. You want to review safety techniques and manage your fears in order to tackle lead climbing.

In figures

Rock climbing

  • Average duration/day: 5h30

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 5 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
English
Patrick
Patrick

Hi, I'm Patrick, a high-mountain guide and native of the Piedmont region. I became a high-mountain guide in 2018 and since then, I've never left the peaks! As a mountain rescue instructor, I love sharing my experience and knowledge. Whether it's on Monte Rosa, in my native Piedmont, or in the Aosta Valley, the Italian Alps are my playground and my home.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
  • map

    First steps on the Verdon cliffs

    • Activity Rock climbing
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Accommodation Hostel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at 10:00 AM at the hotel in La Palud-sur-Verdon. After coffee and a briefing, we'll head out to a cliff in the hinterland for our first climbing session. We'll discover climbing techniques and build confidence on accessible routes. We'll return to the hotel at the end of the day for a friendly dinner.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 4
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 4
🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 4

You will be staying at the Hostel du Canyon , right in the heart of La Palud-sur-Verdon, just a few minutes' walk from the cliffs. This simple and welcoming place is designed for nature and adventure lovers. The rooms are clean, the beds comfortable, and the atmosphere calm and friendly. You will share a small dormitory with other participants. At the end of the day, everyone often gathers for a home-cooked meal prepared with local ingredients. Everything you need is there to ensure a good night's sleep, recovery after exertion, and feeling comfortable before heading back out to climb the next day.

Access

Departure
La Palud sur Verdon, La Palud-sur-Verdon, France
Day 1 : 10h00
End of stay
La Palud sur Verdon, La Palud-sur-Verdon, France
Day 5 - 17h00

Go to the starting point

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

If you don't have a car, please note that we encourage carpooling among participants by creating a WhatsApp group 15 days before departure. This is a great opportunity to get to know each other before the trip even begins!

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Price details

The price includes

  1. The supervision: during these 5 days you will be supervised by Patrick, an experienced and passionate high mountain guide.
  2. Accommodation: You will spend 4 nights in a 6-person dormitory in a cozy hostel perched on the edge of the Verdon Gorge. From the terrace, the breathtaking view of the gorge will offer you a magnificent backdrop every morning.
  3. Catering: All meals are included except picnics.
  4. Technical climbing equipment: Ropes, belay systems, quickdraws, carabiners and lanyards are included in the price.
  5. Local transfers: transfers between the accommodation and the various climbing sites are provided.

The price does not include

  1. Your personal climbing equipment: You will need to bring your climbing shoes, harness and helmet.
  2. Transportation to the meeting point.
  3. The picnics that we will buy in the village every morning.
  4. Everything that is not included in “what is included”.

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

  1. Technical climbing equipment: Ropes, belay devices, quickdraws, carabiners and lanyards

Equipment to bring

  1. Backpack (min. 20L)
  2. Water bottle (min 1.5L)
  3. Climbing shoes & Chalk
  4. Mountaineering helmet (recommended)
  5. Insulated water bottle (optional)
  6. Charged headlamp
  7. Climbing harness (commendable)

Clothing to bring

  1. Hiking pants
  2. Telescopic hiking poles
  3. Balaclava / Buff
  4. Comfortable sneakers (for the approach and breaks)
  5. Hat or cap
  6. Fleece (Consider layering)
  7. Down jacket
  8. Technical socks
  9. Sunglasses (cat. 4)
  10. Lightweight gloves
  11. Waterproof jacket with hood, "Gore-tex" type
  12. Technical and warm underwear (Merino)


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