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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.
Spoken languages : French,
Services
- Pets welcome
Prices
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Modified from 15/09/2023 by "Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Lacs et Gorges du Verdon".
Opening
All year long, subject to favorable weather
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Le Vieux Château
You are in the heart of an authentic Provence, at the hotel Le Vieux Château, a former 18th century post house, whose cool ashlar walls and shaded terrace make it the perfect expression of the Provence lifestyle.
Museum of Woodturning
History of a craftsman's job which became nowadays an artist's profession: "the woodturning", and a rare and unique heritage object: "the studded ball", ancestor of the current pétanque ball.
Aiguines Tourism
Enjoy Great Nature At the Tourist Information Centre, our tourist consultant welcome you throughout the year and guide you in your research.
Le Vieux Château
The restaurant Le Vieux Château in Aiguines offers Provençal specialities, vegetarian dishes made with local products while favouring organic farming and breeding.
Ascension of the Grand Margès
Climb to the 3rd highest peak of the Var to enjoy breathtaking views.
Paragliding tandem flights with Roc n'vol
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!
Towards Les Salles
Haut-Var-Verdon territory, at the heart of the Verdon Gorges and the Verdon Natural Regional Park, landscapes of the Prealpes, small hiking path.
Discovery day with Roc n'Vol
Become a paragliding pilot with Roc n'Vol !
Training curses "Paragliding pilot" with Roc n'vol
From initiation to improvement, up to the first flights of duration and distance: an individualized and optimized training course by the practice of the tandem flight with double command. Accessible from the "discovery day". With Roc n'Vol
Le Galetas - CLOSED
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.
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.
Les Clos du Lac
Quiet and shady, this campsite is located outside of the village, 3 kilometres far from the Sainte-Croix lake.
Campasun - Campsite of the Aigle
Close to the village, but also close to the Verdon Canyon and the Corniche Sublime, the campsite of the Aigle welcomes you in a majestic setting, dominating the Sainte-Croix lake.
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.
Chanteraine
This restaurant, situated outside the village, offers a pleasant view on the Sainte-Croix lake and suggests fine cooking with local recipes.
Terre de Saveurs
A sandwich break before visiting the Verdon Gorges...? Stop at 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 Rive Gauche
A cordial place will welcome you to savour traditional food. The restaurant is situated in the heart of the village.
Restaurant of the Aigle
The restaurant of the Aigle campsite in Aiguines offers breathtaking panoramic views over the majestic Sainte-Croix lake.
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…
L'Antidote
Located in the village square, you can’t miss us! Enjoy our lovely terrace, which is both shaded and full of flowers – the perfect spot for a relaxing break in the open air.
Le Grand Canyon du Verdon
An exceptionnal place to enjoy the sight of the imposing nature.
Castle of Aiguines
The Castle of Aiguines overlooks the Sainte-Croix Lake and offers a great panorama.
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.
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.
Verdon Gorges Left bank - the Corniche Sublime
This route uses the roads high up on the cliffs (not along the river) and offers breathtaking views.
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 Galetas service area - CLOSED
Service area next to the municipal campsite Le Galetas, water point and dump station, no electricity, located immediately on the beaches
Aiguinautic
AIGUINAUTIC offers you the discovery of the Grand Canyon: by electric boat (4-5 places, or even 7 places); by pedal boat (4-5 places).
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.
MYC Plage
Welcome to MYC Plage, pedal boat rental, at the entrance to the Verdon Gorges in Aiguines. Hire a pedal boat and set off to discover the famous gorges, do it and do it again, while enjoying our beach to relax after your adventure.
Kako Beach Côté Verdon
The rental of electric boats allows you to benefit completely of the Grand Canyon’s landscapes and the Sainte-Croix lake. Cold drinks and ice creams on the spot.
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.
Chabassole Plage Rental
Visit the Gorges du Verdon with us! You will find 3 kinds of watercraft on the beach of Chabassole that you can rent and discover the Sainte-Croix lake and the Verdon Gorges as well as deck chairs to relax:
Les Hauts Vernis - rock climbing area
93 routes from 3a 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.
Le Col d'Illoire - rock climbing area
18 routes from 3b to 6a+. Beginners sector par excellence at 970 meter high. We remind climbers that the practice of this activity is under your own responsibility.
Le Vallon d'Estay - rock climbing area
45 routes from 3a to 6c. Facing South, this is a family sector. We remind climbers that the practice of this activity is under your own responsibility.
Le Galetas - rock climbing area
20 routes from 3a 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.
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.
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.
Galetas Beach
An idyllic landscape !
Chabassole Beach
An idyllic landscape !
Sandwicherie du Verdon
Only a take-away food, no terrace.
Boat launch of Chabassole
The launching ramp is open all year round and is reserved for boat launching with no schedule restrictions.
Bridge of the Galetas
The Galetas bridge is a road bridge at the start of Sainte-Croix lake and the end of the Verdon Gorges.
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