Hiking route "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
3:00 h
200 m
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409 m
359 m
Signpost Saint-Julien Beach (367 m) - Continue on the flat path between the lake and the canal. Pass in front of the Barade stone bridge and continue along this historic path to the end of the canal (tunnel closed by a grille).
Signpost Rise to the plateau overlooking the lake. After a pleasant panoramic crossing above it, join a track.
Signpost Lake Balcony (385 m) - Descend the track on the left to its end, cross the canal and reach the lakeside. Follow it to the right. Pass in front of the "Lake Pier" and continue until you find the path of the old canal and follow it to the Quartier building.
Signpost Le Quartier (370 m) - Return via the track climbing on the right (marking). At the next intersection continue straight ahead and join point 3. Return to the start by the route taken on the way out.
Signpost Rise to the plateau overlooking the lake. After a pleasant panoramic crossing above it, join a track.
Signpost Lake Balcony (385 m) - Descend the track on the left to its end, cross the canal and reach the lakeside. Follow it to the right. Pass in front of the "Lake Pier" and continue until you find the path of the old canal and follow it to the Quartier building.
Signpost Le Quartier (370 m) - Return via the track climbing on the right (marking). At the next intersection continue straight ahead and join point 3. Return to the start by the route taken on the way out.
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409 m
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359 m
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APIDAE Tourism data updated on 04/12/2023 by "Office de Tourisme Communautaire Durance Luberon Verdon Agglomération".An error on this sheet? Write to the owner quoting these references:
Sheet name: Esparron de Verdon Hiking route "Le Quartier" | Sheet ID: 6426527 | URL (link) of this Outdooractive page.
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CanoËco VerdonCoordinates
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43.732523, 5.937970
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43°43'57.1"N 5°56'16.7"E
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31T 736609 4846361
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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
99 m
Highest point
409 m
Lowest point
359 m
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