Lake timeGorges du Verdon & Lake Sainte-Croix from Nice
The most-reviewed Nice day: Castellane, the canyon road, Moustiers and free time at Lac de Sainte-Croix, eight seats at most.
At the gorge: Viewpoints from the road, free time at the lake
Eight ways to see the Verdon, sorted by where you start and how close you get to the water. Each one has its own page with the day, the stops and what guests say.
Hotel pickup, two hours or more each way, the gorge from the rim and free time at the lake.
Lake timeThe most-reviewed Nice day: Castellane, the canyon road, Moustiers and free time at Lac de Sainte-Croix, eight seats at most.
At the gorge: Viewpoints from the road, free time at the lake
Lowest priceThe cheapest seat from Nice: Castellane, gorge views, an hour in Moustiers and lavender in season. Mixed reviews on short stops.
At the gorge: Viewpoints from the road
Max 8 guestsEight guests at most: Castellane, a gorge viewpoint, Valensole lavender from mid-June to mid-July, lake time and Moustiers.
At the gorge: A viewpoint over the gorge, lake free time
From CannesHotel pickup in Cannes at 9:30, then Castellane, Moustiers and swim or boat time at Lac de Sainte-Croix. Few reviews so far.
At the gorge: Views on the way, free time at the lake
The shortest drive: Valensole, Moustiers and the western end of the gorge.
Shortest driveThe shortest drive to the Verdon: Valensole, Moustiers and a lake swim by Pont du Galetas, from Aix with eight guests at most.
At the gorge: View from Pont du Galetas, lake swim
Boat & picnicA private day from Aix for up to six: lavender, two hours on your own electric boat with a picnic and wine, then Moustiers.
At the gorge: 2 h on your own electric boat
Meet in Castellane with your own transport and get into the water with a guide.
In the riverInto the river itself: walk, float and swim through gentle rapids to the Tusset bridge near Castellane. Kit included, from age 6.
At the gorge: In the river, 1.5 h or more
No gorge, just the Valensole plateau at sunset, in June and July.
Lavender sunsetNo gorge, just lavender: an afternoon from Marseille to the Valensole plateau for golden hour and sunset. June and July only.
At the gorge: No Verdon stop