Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Gorges du Verdon
D71Aiguines to Comps-sur-Artuby
The cliff-edge Corniche Sublime above Europe’s grandest canyon.
The D71 Corniche Sublime clings to the rim of the Verdon Gorge, one of the deepest and grandest canyons in Europe, with sheer drops to the turquoise river far below. Narrow, exposed and unforgettable; take the cliff-edge bends slowly, mind the oncoming traffic, and stop only in the laybys.
Pale cliffs, a turquoise river far below, and a road that threads the rim in switchbacks and balcony curves. A fresh postcard around every bend.
Why we picked it
Where it runs25.8 mi · point to point
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Character
Corners
busiest around mile 2Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%496.7 – 1,199.8 mFrom the road
Points of interest2 stops
- La falaise des CavaliersViewpoint13 mi in
- Balcon de la MesclaViewpoint19 mi in
Hazards
- Sheer unfenced drops
- Narrow with blind bends
- Oncoming traffic and tourists
Sources
“For the driving enthusiast, it offers one of the most spectacular road trips in France.”
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