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Belvédère de Rancoumas

Walking route

Belvédère de Rancoumas.

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Griffon vulture

Belvédère de Rancoumas.

This beautiful walk goes from the medieval village of Trigance to the Belvédère de Rancoumas from where you have a unique view of the Gorges du Verdon and where you can almost certainly observe griffon vultures at close range.

Distance: 14 km.

Time: 4h30.

Grade: Moderate.

Type: Circular.

Gps Track: Yes.

Route description: Yes.

Wheelchair: Not suitable.

Dog: Allowed on leach.

Height gain: 598 meters.

Trail: Mainly unpaved.

Marking: GR 49 and Yellow stripe.

Hiking shoes recommended.

Tour de Breis.

The walk goes from the medieval village of Trigance through a beautiful valley towards the shepherd's hamlet of Entreverges. From the hamlet you walk further through an open landscape and mixed forest to the belvedere de Rancoumas. Here you have a unique view of the Gorges du Verdon and you can almost certainly see griffon vultures from very close by. Via a beautiful panoramic path you go around the top of the Breis with a beautiful view of the Verdon valley and the Cadières de Brandis. Through mixed forest you walk further towards the Col de Breis to reach the village again along a winding forest path.

Download PDF for route description and map.

Marking: Well marked.

Bring binoculars.

From WP 3 to the Belvédère de Rancoumas there is no marking.

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