Lac D'Esparron is a region located within the Verdon Regional Natural Park in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. This area is characterized by its serene natural setting, featuring turquoise waters, dramatic limestone cliffs, and the Basses Gorges du Verdon. The landscape offers diverse terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, and more. Its preserved environment, including its Natura 2000 designation, provides a tranquil backdrop for outdoor pursuits.
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4.8
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3,048
hikers
9.15km
02:46
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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2,585
hikers
8.54km
02:30
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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1,025
hikers
18.8km
05:51
490m
490m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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436
hikers
6.35km
01:55
190m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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153
runners
9.06km
01:13
250m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

4.5
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68
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.3km
01:28
270m
270m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

19
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11.8km
01:32
290m
290m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.6
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39
riders
23.2km
00:56
370m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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286
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49.6km
02:30
850m
850m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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73
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28.7km
01:39
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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78
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
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200
riders
49.1km
03:19
840m
840m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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68
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25.3km
01:41
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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54
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18.0km
01:16
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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50
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37.6km
02:40
730m
730m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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19
riders
46.0km
03:44
870m
880m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
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20
riders
47.7km
03:48
910m
910m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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18
riders
38.0km
02:47
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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9
riders
19.8km
01:25
360m
360m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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15
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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
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12
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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10
riders
25.9km
01:48
460m
460m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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14
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lac D'Esparron offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 50 routes across these sports, catering to different interests and skill levels.
Yes, Lac D'Esparron has 13 dedicated hiking routes. These trails wind around the lake and through the Basses Gorges. More information can be found in the Hiking around Lac D'Esparron guide.
The region provides diverse cycling options, including 10 routes for Touring cycling, 10 for Road cycling, 12 for Mountain biking, and 1 for Gravel biking. Detailed routes are available in guides such as Cycling around Lac D'Esparron and Road Cycling Routes around Lac D'Esparron.
Lac D'Esparron features 11 routes suitable for jogging. These trails offer scenic paths for runners. Specific routes and details are outlined in the Running Trails around Lac D'Esparron guide.
Yes, the region offers easy hiking options suitable for less strenuous activity. These trails provide accessible ways to explore the natural beauty of the area. The Easy hikes around Lac D'Esparron guide provides specific routes.
Key natural features include the turquoise waters of the lake, the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Basses Gorges du Verdon, and secluded coves. The region is also a Natura 2000 zone, protecting its diverse species. The medieval Château d'Esparron-de-Verdon overlooks the lake.
Lac D'Esparron is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 58,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 stars from over 8,800 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking around Lac D'Esparron, Easy hikes around Lac D'Esparron, and Cycling around Lac D'Esparron. Guides for running, road cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking are also available.
Official information for the region can be found on the Mairie d'Esparron-de-Verdon website. The official website is esparrondeverdon.fr.
For tourism inquiries related to Lac D'Esparron, the phone number for the local tourism office is +33 4 92 78 01 08.
No, motorboats are prohibited on Lac D'Esparron. This regulation helps preserve the natural environment and ensures a tranquil atmosphere on the lake.

