Entrée des Gorges du Verdon - Lac de Sainte-Croix

The Sainte-Croix lake and the Galetas and the Chabassole beaches

AIGUINES

An idyllic landscape ! The Sainte-Croix lake is the 2nd largest artificial lake of France (22 square kilometres).




The dam of Sainte-Croix was officially inaugurated in 1975. It contributes to supply a great part of the area (Marseille, Toulon...) with electricity and drinking water.

On Aiguines area, fitted beaches will allow you to enjoy swimming in emerald green water of the lake, in an absolute calm (motor boats are forbidden).

Nautical hikes (canoes, pedal or electric boats) are accessible to everybody to discover the Grand Canyon spectacular spots.

A first-aid post is opened in July and August and provides the Galetas beach with watched bathing.

Services

  • Pets welcome

Prices

Free access

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Contact


Phone 04 94 70 21 64

83630 - AIGUINES

Modified from 15/09/2023 by "Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Lacs et Gorges du Verdon".

Openings


All year long, subject to favorable weather

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Paragliding tandem flights - Aiguines

Spectacular meeting of the Verdon and Sainte-Croix Lake, viewed from the sky, with a landing on the beach. This flight with Roc n'Vol offers midday bright and vivid colors. You will be amazed!

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Training curses - Paragliding pilot

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Le Galetas

On Aiguines area, close to the Verdon Gorges and 100 meters far from the Sainte-Croix lake, you will be able to enjoy all the activities of this exceptional site.

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Les Bastides de Chanteraine

Ideally located 400 m from the Sainte-Croix lake and 6 km from the entrance to the Verdon Canyon, the small campsite with swimming pool offering quality accommodation.

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Les Clos du Lac

Quiet and shady, this campsite is located outside of the village, 3 kilometres far from the Sainte-Croix lake.

Les Clos du Lac

Campasun Campsite of l'Aigle

Close to the village, but also close to the Verdon Canyon and the Corniche Sublime, the campsite welcomes you in a majestic setting, dominating the Sainte-Croix lake.

Camping de l'Aigle

Chanteraine

5 kilometres far from the Verdon Gorges, in a quiet harbour of greenery, this terrace-settled campsite dominates the Sainte-Croix lake, 600 meters apart.

Camping de Chanteraine

Chanteraine

This restaurant, situated outside the village, offers a pleasant view on the Sainte-Croix lake and suggests fine cooking with local recipes.

Chanteraine

Terre de Saveurs

A sandwich break before visiting the Verdon Gorges...? Stop at Terre de Saveurs....

Terre de Saveurs

Le Grand Canyon

The hotel-restaurant is situated in the heart of the Grand Canyon du Verdon and thanks to its panoramic terrace, offers a unique view on the Verdon river 300 metres lower down. The panoramic restaurant with terrace allows to discover the view... and the local products.

Le Grand Canyon

Le Rive Gauche

A cordial place will welcome you to savour traditional food. The restaurant is situated in the heart of the village.

Le Rive Gauche

L'Aigle

The restaurant can welcome more than 100 persons in its big dining room (60 persons) and panoramic shady terrace (80 persons) with an exceptional view to the Sainte-Croix lake.

L'Aigle

Chez Dante

Our little terrace, in the shade thanks to its lime tree, overlooks the village square and awaits you. You can enjoy here one of our meals, bruschettes or tapas or just take a drink at any time of day…

Chez Dante

L'Antidote

L'Antidote offers sweet and salty crepes, children's menu, home-made desserts, salad and meat. Continuous service depending on the season. Bar open until 1 a.m.

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Le Grand Canyon du Verdon

An exceptionnal place to enjoy the sight of the imposing nature.

Le Grand Canyon

Castle of Aiguines

The Castle of Aiguines overlooks the Sainte-Croix Lake and offers a great panorama.

Château d'Aiguines

Bridge of the Artuby

The bridge over the Artuby was constructed of reinforced concrete between 1938 and 1940 by the company Thorrand and Co. from Nice.

Pont de l'Artuby

Verdon Gorges

The Verdon Gorges forms the biggest canyon of Europe: it’s an area where space and vastness are mixing. In the limestone of Haute Provence plateau, the river dug a 25 km long canyon, 700 m deep in places.

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Le Maunard

NO RESERVATIONS POSSIBLE OR CONTACT FROM A DISTANCE - COME DIRECTLY TO THE CAMPSITE Campsite situated out of the village in the countryside, near the Sainte-Croix lake. Shady, calm, PERFECT FOR PEOPLE LOOKING FOR PEACE AND NATURE.

Le Maunard

Le Galetas service area

Service area next to the municipal campsite Le Galetas, water point and dump station, no electricity, located immediately on the beaches

Aire de service Le Galetas

Aiguinautic

AIGUINAUTIC offers you the discovery of the Grand Canyon: by electric boat (4-5 places); by pedal boat (2 or 4-5 places).

Aiguinautic

Verdon Canoë

Visit the Grand Canyon of Verdon and its calm waters: trip with kayak and canoe with 1 to 3 places. Recommended duration: 1h30 to 2h.

Verdon Canoë

MYC Plage

Come and discover the Verdon Gorges by pedal boat, a family team will warmly welcome you for a memorable visit.

MYC Plage

Kako Beach Côté Verdon

The rental of electric boats allows you to benefit completely of the Grand Canyon’s landscapes.

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Kanojano Aiguines

The rental of canoes (from 2 to 4 persons) and kayaks (for 1 or 2 persons) allows you to visit the Grand Canyon. 38 boats.

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Location Chabassole Plage

You will find 3 kinds of watercraft on the beach of Chabassole that will let you discover the Sainte-Croix lake and the Verdon Gorges as well as deck chairs to relax: pedal boats (also with slides), canoes and stand-up paddle.

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Les Hauts Vernis - rock climbing area

93 routes from 3 to 7c. Facing West, this sector is fully in the sun in the afternoon. It is so a winter sector. Nevertheless, it is quite pleasant during summer months for early risers.

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Le Col d'Illoire - rock climbing area

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Le Vallon d'Estay - rock climbing area

45 routes from 4+ to 6c. Facing South, this is a family sector. We remind climbers that the practice of this activity is under your own responsibility.

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Le Galetas - rock climbing area

20 routes from 3+ to 6b+. Facing West, this sector is fully in the sun in the afternoon. On the territory of Moustiers Sainte Marie. The bridge of Galetas and the entrance of the Gorges are nearby.

Le Galetas

Pas de Gairoù - rock climbing area

5 routes from 6b+ to 8a. Facing East, you should better be a good climber in the route 7b. We remind climbers that the practice of this activity is under your own responsibility.

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Aiguines

Between sky and water, this perched village dominates the calm waters of Sainte-Croix Lake as far as the eye can see. At the heart of a marvelous nature, Aiguines protects the access to the Verdon Gorges, as a motionless watcher.

Aiguines

Chabassole Beach

An idyllic landscape !

Lac de Sainte-Croix

Sandwicherie du Verdon

Only a take-away food, no terrace.

Epicerie du Verdon

Boat launch of Chabassole

The launching ramp is open all year round and is reserved for boat launching with no schedule restrictions.

Lacs et Gorges du Verdon
Intercommunal Tourist Office Lacs et Gorges du Verdon
Place Martin Bidouré, 83630 Aups | +33 4 94 70 21 64 | Contact us
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