🛶 Explore the stunning Gorges du Verdon and Lac de Sainte-Croix by renting an electric boat, kayak, or pedal boat.
🏞️ Discover Europe's largest canyon at your own pace from this well-situated nautical base.
🏞️ Incredible Scenery: Paddle through turquoise waters and towering limestone cliffs.
🚤 Choice of Boats: Rent electric boats, canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats.
🍦 Snacks with a View: On-site café with drinks, paninis, and ice cream on a shaded terrace.
💲 Competitive Pricing: Well-maintained boats at reasonable rates.
🧭 Flexible Routes: Choose from various 2-hour routes, including a waterfall or reaching the navigation limit.
🐾 Dog-Friendly: Pets are welcome aboard!
⚠️ Crowds: Gets very busy, especially in high season; arrive early.
🅿️ Tricky Parking: Finding a spot can be difficult during peak times.
🥶 Chilly in Shade: Gorge can be cold after mid-morning, even on sunny days.
😠 Customer Service: Some reports of unfriendly staff and uncleaned boats.
🌬️ Wind Closures: Boat access to the Gorges can be closed in strong winds.
🗓️ March, April, October: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (last return)
🗓️ May, June, September: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM (last return)
🗓️ July, August: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM (last return)
⚡ Electric boats (July & August): 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
💸 Electric boats (5 people): €40/hour, €80/2 hours.
💸 Pedal boats: €20/hour, €40/2 hours.
💸 Canoes (2/3 people): €20/hour, €40/2 hours.
💸 Single-seater kayaks: €10/hour, €20/2 hours.
💸 Double kayaks: €20/hour, €40/2 hours.
🅿️ Available on-site, but can be difficult to find during peak times.
📍 Located on Lac de Sainte-Croix, a few minutes from Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.
🗺️ Address: 6500 Route des Salles Aups, 04360 Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France.
⏰ Go early: Arrive before 11:00 AM to beat crowds and secure electric boats.
💻 Book online: Some boats can be booked online for 1 or 2-hour slots.
🧥 Dress in layers: It can get chilly in the canyon's shade.
👶 Children: Must weigh at least 10kg for safety (life jackets provided).
☀️ Sunscreen: Bring sunscreen, as sun in the gorge is limited to mornings.
🏊♀️ Opportunities to swim in Lac de Sainte-Croix while pedaling.
🚫 Swimming is prohibited in the gorge itself.
☕ Snack bar on-site offering paninis, waffles, ice cream, hot and cold drinks.
🗓️ Open 7 days a week in July and August.