During our hiking tour, we will discover the flora and fauna that inhabit the river and its banks, before heading higher up: caves, cliffs, scree slopes and dry grasslands are the habitats of rare and protected species.
The Programme:
- Understanding the life of a river by going up its course, learning more about the fauna and flora of the riverbanks, and especially the protected species (Natura 2000 area)
- Gorges and limestone tufa: a bit of history to understand their formation
- Discovering the local heritage and the historical uses of the river
- A detour along a small tributary, with beautiful plunge pools and waterfalls
- Complimentary aperitif at sunset at the top of the gorge
Guidance - Group hiking tour (max. 13 people), led by a mountain tour leader based in Sisteron. He will provide you with the technical information and introduce you to the local environment. The route may be changed depending on weather conditions or the physical fitness of the participants. If the outing is cancelled due to weather conditions, it will be fully refunded.
Difficulty level – Level 2/5 or 3/5 depending on the options chosen. 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours of actual walking and 150 m to 350 m of uphill elevation gain during the hike. A few steep but safe sections will require your attention. Children are welcome if they can walk on their own; specific activities can be arranged for them. Please let us know at the time of booking.
Essential equipment - 1 comfortable backpack (20–30 L) for your belongings // hiking boots or, failing that, a pair of trainers // 1 outfit suitable for walking (breathable and lightweight clothing) // 1 water bottle (at least 1 L/person for the outing) // 1 headlamp (or a charged phone with a torch) // 1 cap or hat, sunglasses, and sun cream // 1 technical waterproof windbreaker (Gore-Tex type) or a raincoat // your medication (if you take any).
Optional equipment - your phone or camera, hiking poles (if you are used to hiking with them!)
