Before you go
Practical information
What you need to know to explore the Verdon safely — verified and sourced, without exception.
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The state of the Verdon today
Is it doable today? Water flow and EDF releases, weather, fire risk, roads and shuttle — the official sources to check before you leave.
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Access & transport
Airports, train stations, Zou! bus lines, mountain passes, the Blanc-Martel shuttle — and the Verdon without a car.
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Shuttles & parking
The Blanc-Martel shuttle (2026 dates and fares), where to park in the heart of the gorges, the one-way Route des Crêtes and its 2026 roadworks.
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When to visit
The best time season by season: weather, crowds, swimming, lavender, opening calendar.
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Safety & regulations
EDF water releases, emergency numbers, swimming, Regional Nature Park regulations.
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Check for yourself
The external sources this page relies on, one click away.We would rather you be able to contradict us than ask you to take our word for it.
- Parc naturel régional du Verdonparcduverdon.fr
L'autorité de gestion du territoire : réglementation par milieu (terrestre, aquatique, vertical), bivouac et camping, feu, drone, conseils des écogardes.
- Verdon Tourisme — office de tourisme intercommunalverdontourisme.com
Informations touristiques officielles du territoire : sites, services et conseils de préparation de séjour.
- Inforoute 04 — état des routes des Alpes-de-Haute-Provenceinforoute04.fr
État de circulation en temps réel des routes départementales et nationales du 04, viabilité hivernale et fermetures de cols.
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