Europe's biggest Canyon: Gorges du Verdon - Stage 2 (La Palud to Trigance via Routes des Crêtes)

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 two starts in the charming mountain town La Palud-sur-Verdon. After a small descent, the ride takes you to the loop of Route des Crêtes. The loop is one of the most amazing ridge rides in France. A climb takes you up to the highest point of all the stages. As you descend, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Verdon gorge. After the descent, you climb back to La Palud. From here you descend to Trigance. On your way, you have segments of balcony road and a spectacular climb in the gorge with the Verdon river on your right. The ride ends with a view of the village of Trigance and it’s a castle on top of the hill.

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