Regional Nature Park
Queyras
France
FranceAlpine ibex · Alpine marmot
May to September
See parkEurope's greatest canyon, with water of a turquoise so intense it looks artificial
Area
180 km²
Designated in
1997
Region
Mediterranean (Provence)
Declared in 1997, the Verdon Regional Nature Park protects the greatest canyon in Europe, with walls reaching 700 metres deep, carved by the river Verdon through limestone over millions of years. The almost artificial turquoise of its water comes from fluorine and other minerals dissolved out of the surrounding calcareous bedrock, a phenomenon that has made the canyon one of the most popular destinations in France for climbing, paragliding and canyoning.
4 dive sites within 300 km are also shown.
Ecosystems found in France, where Verdon Gorge lies.
Where can I dive near here?
90 km away
94 km away
102 km away
Which other parks are like this one?
Same country: France
Same country: France
Same country: France
Same country: France
Based on what we already know about this park.
Climate
Temperate, Mediterranean, Mountain
Best season
May to September
Threatened:,,
241 km away
