Sentier Blanc-Martel Gorges du Verdon
Explore the Blanc-Martel trail in the Gorges du Verdon: a technical hike offering spectacular views.
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The Blanc-Martel trail is a highly technical hike up the Verdon gorges by its bed. The views are breathtaking, and you'll enjoy contemplating the landscape from start to finish. If you're a good hiker and you're not afraid of heights, this is the hike for you! This outing is not recommended for children or animals. Bring good walking shoes and a trusty headlamp to get through the tunnels, which are plunged into darkness.Water and snacks will not go amiss in your rucksack. The trickiest part of the hike is made up ofmetal ladders that are almost vertical staircases: 6 ladders and 252 steps. The average duration of this hike is 6h55 for a distance of 13.1km with a positive difference in altitude of 1118m and a negative difference of 1242m. So make sure you know your level before you set off. Find out more about this hike from our partner Visorando!
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