Europe's biggest Canyon: Gorges du Verdon - Stage 1 (Pont du Galetas - La Palud-sur-Verdon, France)

Gorges du Verdon is the biggest canyon in Europe and is only surpassed in size by the Grand Canyon in the USA. Over three jaw-dropping stages you will ride the entire loop around Gorges du Verdon including the extra loop of the incredible ‘Route des Crêtes’. Gorges du Verdon is without a doubt a bucket-list ride and one of the best in France.

Stage one starts at the enchanting azure-colored Lake Ste Croix. Here you cross the bridge ‘Pont du Galetas’ and the Verdon River. A river you later will see from multiple angles on your ride around Gorge du Verdon. From the bridge, you work your way up to the village La Palud-sur-Verdon. Because of several descends on the climb it only has an average gradient of two percent. This makes it a very pleasant ride with extremely good views. Not only do you get to see Lake Ste Croix, but you also have magnificent views of the canyon and the Verdon river.

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