Boucle sentiers Imbut et Vidal
Boucle rive gauche du Verdon au départ des Cavaliers.
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 995 m
- Descent
- 993 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 529 m
- High Point
- 944 m
- Gradient
- 30˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between May and September. From a low point of 529 m to the maximum altitude of 944 m, the route covers 11 km, 995 vertical metres of ascent and 993 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Sentier étroit au-dessus du Verdon, avec de nombreux passages scabreux équipés de mains courantes. Remontée très raide avec échelles et mains courantes.
Difficulty
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
Extreme Exposure
Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque