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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Digne-Les-Bains

Esparron-De-Verdon

View of Lake Esparron – Follow the old canal loop from Lac d'Esparron

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Digne-Les-Bains

Esparron-De-Verdon

View of Lake Esparron – Follow the old canal loop from Lac d'Esparron

Easy

4.5

(6)

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View of Lake Esparron – Follow the old canal loop from Lac d'Esparron

01:01

3.92km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Verdon

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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170 m

Saint-Julien Beach

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Make a stop and quench your thirst and hunger

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578 m

Trail along the Old Canal du Verdon

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1.27 km

Esparron Lake offers a mesmerizing blend of natural beauty and vibrant colors. From the various viewpoints around the lake, you can appreciate its striking turquoise waters. The lake was created by the Esparron Dam on the Verdon River and covers approximately 200 hectares. It is renowned for its clear, calm waters, ideal for kayaking and swimming.

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1.96 km

Follow the old canal

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3.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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17°C

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Trail along the Old Canal du Verdon

View of Lake Esparron

Follow the old canal

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