Grand Canyon of the Verdon, Alpes de Haut-Provence

Grand Canyon of the Verdon, Alpes de Haut-Provence

Route crossing from the Valley of the River Durance in the Alpes de Haut Provence to the Riviera coast in the Var, Manosque to Saint-Raphaël. Of course this means the spectacular Grand Canyon of the Verdon.

Grand Canyon of the Verdon, Alpes de Haut-Provence

Grand Canyon of the Verdon, Alpes de Haut-Provence

Grand Canyon of the Verdon, Alpes de Haut-Provence

Grand Canyon of the Verdon, Alpes de Haut-Provence

Grand Canyon of the Verdon, Alpes de Haut-Provence

Grand Canyon of the Verdon, Alpes de Haut-Provence

Grand Canyon of the Verdon, Alpes de Haut-Provence

Manosque to Saint-Raphaël

Route crossing from the Valley of the River Durance in the Alpes de Haut Provence to the Riviera coast in the Var, Manosque to Saint-Raphaël. Of course this means the spectacular Grand Canyon of the Verdon. Quite different to see it from a little car, this hired Fiat 500 is quite car enough for the hairpins and the hills up to the Col d’Ayen at 1031 m. Maybe not so much fun as a sportsbike but it kept a coffee and a ratatouille quiche warm for half an hour and that wouldn’t work on a sportsbike.
So difficult to keep moving in such big topography. A panorama at every turn, views of the gorge - that I’ve hiked - and the heights - been up there too. But the dramatic colours and soft light making the drive memorable, yes even simply a drive in a basic hire car.