Gorges du Verdon

I am planning on driving to Gorges du Verdon in October. I am wondering if:

1) October is a good time to visit (I don%26#39;t see why not myself, but just in case!);

2) I will be leaving from Nice to get there. I probably won%26#39;t drive around the entire route so I just plan on going east to west until I hit Moustiers Sainte Marie and then eventually to Provence. I heard the south route is more scenic? Can someone please advise exactly the preferred roads to take.

Thanks!

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We were there last fall and it was lovely.

If you want to get to Moustiers you would take the northern route. It is a beautiful town. On the northeren route traveling west there is a very nice viewpoint (pt Sublime I Think,) before you get to Moustiers.

I have also done the southern route and do prefer it - It was spectaular - but the northern route is certainly a fine trip with great views also.

When we drove up from Nice to do the southern route, we stopped in Castellane for picnic supplies etc - pretty town

Whichever way you go, it is a great scenic drive

jhgrady

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Thanks Janeharriett. Can you please tell me how long it took to drive from Nice to Verdon?

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As I recall I think it was about 2 hours to get to Castellane and then we were on the gorge roads for about another 2 - that%26#39;s with stops etc. if you want to plan out your route with times etc, check out www.viamichelin.com Its a great site for planning times, routes - I use it all the time when I am planning our trips.

I could be wrong on the times - it was several years ago that we did the south route.

jhgrady

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If planning to have lunch in Moustiers, make a reservation at Les Santons.

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We were there last week except we went the other direction from Moustiers towards Castellane via the D957 and D71, which they call the Corniche Sublime, due to the spectacular scenery.

In retrospect it would have been better to do it the other way around as the lay-bys and best view points were on the other side of the road.

Probably less traffic in October, but ensure it is a clear, preferably sunny day.

Go from Comps-S-Artuby towards Moustiers on the D71 for the best views.

S %26amp; S

Farnborough, England.

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Having been to Verdon several times I would also recommend the southern route if driving towards the East as the last poster said. Also stop at this hotel for a drink, lunch or just to see the view, Hotel du Grand Canyon du Verdon. The hotel is perched at the top of the cliff.

http://www.aiguines.com/cav1.html

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Thanks for the suggestions. I think I will indeed go east to west from Castellane to Moustiers as well.

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