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The 328-ha lake of Esparron-de-Verdon with its many coves and cliffs, its turquoise waters and gorges is one of the wildest in the Verdon.
Perched on the rock on the edge of the lake, the village of Esparron-de-Verdon offers a wide open view of the valley and the lake.
It is an ideal starting point for discovering the Verdon, along with the nearby towns such as Gréoux-les-Bains and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.
Water sports
The facilities around the lake are great for water sports such as pedalo, rowing, sailing, canoeing and kayaking, electric boat and of course swimming.
Hiking
Lake of Esparron and the Sentier du Garde-Canal (canal–keepers path) in Esparron-de-Verdon
This trail runs beside the 150-year old former Verdon canal in a magnificent setting overhanging the lake of Esparron-de-Verdon. Learn about the history of water in Provence (lake, dam, canals, water intake, etc.).
This itinerary takes you on foot to this very beautiful lake on the Verdon!
- Durée: 3h
- Dénivelé: 200 m
Find out more
Tourist office: www.greoux-les-bains.com
Natural Regional Park of Verdon: www.parcduverdon.fr
Lake of Esparron Hiking: www.rando-alpes-haute-provence.fr/lac-desparron-de-verdon-sentier-du-garde-canal/
Other lakes in the Alpes de Haute Provence : /water-sports-on-the-lakes/
