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The Verdon gorge by helicopter

Europe's largest canyon, from the Valensole plateau to the lake of Sainte-Croix.

The Verdon gorge
Photo : Olivier Cleynen — CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

From Manosque or Valensole, the aircraft first crosses the plateau — purple in lavender season — before dropping into the canyon: seven hundred metres of limestone between the Samson corridor and the Point Sublime, then the opening onto the emerald-green water of the lake of Sainte-Croix.

Frequently asked questions

Can the aircraft be chartered privately?
Yes. All our scenic flights can be privatised — the whole aircraft to yourself, whatever the number of passengers. It is also the only way to guarantee an exact departure time, since a shared flight depends on the aircraft filling up.
What happens if the weather is bad?
A flight never departs in degraded conditions: the decision rests with the pilot, usually the day before. The flight is then postponed, or refunded, according to the operator's own terms — we reproduce them word for word on each page, before any request.
Can children fly?
Yes, from the age of 2 on most aircraft, and on an adult's lap below that age depending on the operator. Each passenger's weight is requested at booking so the aircraft can be correctly balanced.
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