Hiking - The Garde-Canal trail

On the old path of the Garde-Canal, you will enjoy the privilege of entering the lower gorges to reach the Sainte Maxime chapel.

« I like to wander the old path of the Garde-Canal in the lower Verdon gorges, a trail imprinted of the history of the men who built the canal between 1865 and 1875 and which was operated until the mid-twentieth century to supply the basin of Aix en Provence with water. This route is remarkable for its landscapes and biodiversity and in the quiet of a summer morning, it is not unusual to see in the blue sky, the golden eagle.Stefano Blanc, Hiking technician at the RNP of Verdon.

We recommend having 2L of water per person, a hat, walking shoes, a flash light. The presence of young children is not advised without a strong support (passing on the edge of the old canal and path overlooking the Verdon). Dogs are prohibited, even on a leash. It is formally prohibited to descend into the tunnels (The site is classified under Natura 2000 and as the Sensitive Natural Area of the Alpes de Haute Provence department for the protection of bats).