France, Provence
Gorges du Verdon Rim
Distance
118 km
Time
3h 20m
Driving score
9.2
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Why drive it
The northern Route des Crêtes is the driver's side, a one way loop of blind crests and belvederes. The southern Corniche Sublime is the passenger's side, slower and more theatrical, hanging directly over the green water.
Do both in one morning. Refuel in Moustiers, take the north rim first while it is cold and empty, then cross at the Pont de l'Artuby and come back along the south with the sun behind you.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Road width
- Two lanes, tight and unguarded on the Corniche Sublime
- Surface
- Good, loose gravel on the northern rim in spring
- Best direction
- Moustiers clockwise around the gorge
- Best time of day
- First light, when the water turns turquoise
- Best season
- May to October
- Elevation
- 1,220 m on the southern rim
- Community rating
- 4.8 / 5
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The journey
Route highlights
Start
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Cliff village, early bakery
Viewpoint
Belvédère de la Carelle
First look straight down
Photo Spot
Route des Crêtes
One way loop, blind crests
Mountain Pass
Col d'Illoire
Southern rim begins here
Lunch
Aiguines
Terrace above the lake
Finish
Castellane
Fuel, river, road onwards to Turini
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