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Verdon Gorge is the deepest and most picturesque gorge in Europe


Verdon Gorge

Verdon Gorge is located in France, which is situated in the Provence — Alpes — Côte d’Azur region.

Verdon Gorge is a limestone canyon with steep cliffs. Its length is about 19 km and its depth is about 700 meters. The steep walls are almost right angled, which is of great interest to rock climbers and professional mountaineers.

This gorge is the deepest and most picturesque in Europe. The emerald river and steep cliffs create a stunning impression of peace and tranquility. Tourists come here to admire these beauties or to engage in active sports.

Several major cities are located near the gorge, which opens up great opportunities for tourism, especially in the summer. Tours to France can be purchased, for example, from the company Hipway. When visiting this country, you should definitely come here and see this picturesque gorge.

You can get to it by public transportation from Nice or Marseille. But the best way to get there is by rented car. The roads along the gorge are extremely beautiful and the views of the gorge are also stunning.

From an elevation of 700 meters, there are great views of the canyon itself, the river and French Provence. And there is a trail for hikers along the bottom, but it is not always possible to walk along it. You should, of course, only do it with a guide.

Such natural attractions, it is best to visit, preliminarily well prepared. It is necessary to wear comfortable shoes, comfortable clothes, a hat, a bottle of drinking water and maps of the area.

This gorge is worth seeing. Another must-see place in France — along with Paris and the Côte d’Azur. This canyon is an attraction created not by human hands, but by nature.