Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Route des Cretes, Verdon runs La Palud-sur-Verdon to Verdon rim in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, France. The road is at its best before the first coaches arrive, so staying within a few minutes of the start is worth more than a smarter hotel an hour away. Check the season before you book. Narrow one way loop, best avoided in high summer traffic.
Base town
La Palud-sur-Verdon
Road length
14.3 mi
Driving time
43 min
Rating
9.4 / 10
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 16 May 2026
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The road
A vertiginous loop skimming the canyon rim with balcony viewpoints at every bend.
Narrow one way loop, best avoided in high summer traffic
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