Gorges de Baudinard, Natural canyon in Baudinard-sur-Verdon, France.
The limestone walls of the canyon reach heights of 100 meters, creating a narrow passage that houses diverse flora and natural waterfalls.
Archaeological excavations conducted since 1958 have uncovered evidence of human occupation dating back over 400,000 years in the site's caves.
The Church Cave, developed across three levels, displays ancient paintings featuring red star patterns on white backgrounds.
The site offers two distinct exploration options: a 6.5-kilometer hiking trail with 277 meters elevation gain or a canoe-kayak descent.
The canyon's karst caves form natural underground labyrinths where Neolithic artifacts and ancient tombs have been discovered.
Location: Baudinard-sur-Verdon
Location: Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon
Location: Montagnac-Montpezat
Elevation above the sea: 400 m
Width: 200 m
GPS coordinates: 43.73846,6.12451
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
France's landscape features a variety of natural canyons carved by river erosion over millennia. These geological formations include the white limestone walls of Verdon, the red shale cliffs of Daluis Canyon, and the emerald waters of Ardèche. Each site reflects a unique geological history, with depths ranging from a few tens of meters to over 700 meters. The Tarn gorges stretch 50 kilometers between the Causses, while Verdon has created Europe's deepest canyon. In the Pyrenees, the Gorges de la Carança and Gorges de la Fou offer pathways with metal walkways. The Alps host the Aiglun Gorge and Daluis Gorges, recognizable by their Permian red rocks. These natural sites are suitable for hiking, climbing, kayaking, and feature many viewpoints to observe these rock formations from nearby roads.
Lake of Sainte-Croix
5.5 km
Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du Verdon
8 km
Pont de Sainte-Croix
1.2 km
Lac de Quinson
8.5 km
Baptistère de Riez
9.1 km
Grotte de la Baume Bonne
7 km
Commanderie de Saint-Maurice
8.6 km
Moulins à vent de Régusse
9.5 km
Vestiges antiques de Riez
9 km
Chapelle Sainte-Maxime de Riez
9.4 km
Riez Cathedral
9.3 km
Temple of Apollo in Riez
9.2 km
Prieuré de Valmogne
2.2 km
Hôtel de Mazan
9.8 km
Fontaine de la Colonne
9.1 km
Porte d'Ayguières
9.1 km
Porte Saint-Sébastien
9.3 km
Église Saint-Pierre d'Artignosc-sur-Verdon
4.8 km
Église de Quinson
8 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon
4.8 km
Église Sainte-Croix de Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon
3.2 km
Église Saint-Michel-Archange de Baudinard-sur-Verdon
2.6 km
Maison à encorbellement, 3 Grand-Rue
9.8 km
Hôtel, 7 place Saint-Antoine
9.2 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde de Baudinard-sur-Verdon
2 km
Chapelle Saint-Jean de Baudinard-sur-Verdon
2.3 km
Maison, 31 Grand-Rue
9.3 km
Minigolf
8.3 kmReviews
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