Styx du Verdon, Natural canyon in La Palud-sur-Verdon, France.
The Styx du Verdon features vertical limestone cliffs that descend 700 meters into the turquoise waters of the Verdon River in Provence.
The canyon formed over millions of years through erosion by the Verdon River, carving deep passages through the limestone plateau of Haute-Provence.
Local communities organize seasonal festivals near the canyon, celebrating regional traditions with music performances and Provençal gastronomy events.
Visitors can access multiple hiking trails from La Palud-sur-Verdon, with the Blanc-Martel path offering a 14-kilometer route through the canyon.
The canyon contains specific rock formations that create natural amphitheaters, amplifying the sound of flowing water throughout the gorge system.
Location: La Palud-sur-Verdon
GPS coordinates: 43.75299,6.32304
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
Verdon Gorge
579 m
Sentier Martel
1.9 km
Pont de l'Artuby
5.8 km
Point Sublime
7.5 km
Couloir Samson
7.1 km
L'Estellier Footbridge
1.9 km
Mourre de Chanier
10.1 km
Grottes de Saint-Maurin
7 km
Château de la Palud-sur-Verdon
3.3 km
Grand Margès
3.6 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Baume
7.4 km
Canyon de l'Artuby
7.1 km
Château de Trigance
9.8 km
Réserve naturelle régionale de Saint-Maurin
6.9 km
Château d'Aiguines
6.9 km
Église Notre-Dame de Vauvert
3.4 km
Église Saint-Jean d'Aiguines
6.9 km
View from the Balcon de la Mescla
4.9 km
Château de Rougon
8.1 km
Pont de Sautet
9.8 km
Église Saint-Michel de Trigance
9.6 km
Sentier de L'Imbut
2.4 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Roche-et-Saint-Romain de Rougon
8.2 km
Grand aven de la Nouguière
6.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Christophe de Rougon
8 km
Grand aven de Canjuers
6.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Trigance
9.5 km
Route des Crêtes
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