Gorges du Drac

The Gorges du Drac features vertical limestone cliffs that extend 600 meters above the Drac River, creating numerous rock formations throughout the canyon system.

The canyon has served as a natural passage through the Alps since ancient times, facilitating trade routes between mountain communities for several thousand years.

The surrounding villages maintain traditional Alpine practices, including specific cheese-making methods and seasonal festivals that celebrate mountain life throughout the year.

Visitors can access the canyon through multiple entry points near Corps, with marked hiking trails offering different difficulty levels and viewing platforms.

The geological layers within the canyon walls display an unusual pattern of limestone and marl alternations, revealing the complex tectonic history of the region.

Location: Corps

Location: Quet-en-Beaumont

Location: Pellafol

Location: Châtel-en-Trièves

Elevation above the sea: 600 m

GPS coordinates: 44.82341,5.88164

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06