Tour du Roc

Description

Climb to the top of a picturesque rock which, from its 180m will offer you a remarkable panorama on Castellane and the Verdon. From Notre-Dame du Roc, rebuilt in 1703 on the ruins of the church of the 9th century of the ancient city of Petra Castellana, a remarkable panorama on Castellane and the Verdon is offered to the walker. From themain square go up the N4085 in the direction of Digne-les-Bains, past the tourist office, follow the national road going up the sidewalk. Pass in front of the St-Michel car park and, in front of a gas station, take on the right the ascending path to the chapel Notre-Dame du Roc. Follow the route along the ramparts and continue along a path (calade). Continue along the ramparts and pass at the foot of the pentagonal tower, climb the trail on a path of the cross staked with fourteen oratories. Continue the ascent to the crossroad between the access to the chapel and the tour du Roc. 1- Go up to the chapel Notre-Dame du Roc, overlooking the village located 180m below. Return by the same route to point 1. Follow the road to the left then, in 10m, take a right at the "Tour du Roc", a way back on Castellane. Cross the ruins, shortly after passing the old water catchment of a spring, the path winds, joining down a ravine. Descend this one to a dwelling access road, then a small road along the Verdon. 2- Take a right and after passing under the rock and in front of the bridge, reach the Boudousque parking lot. To join the center of the village and the place of the church by the street of the Lieutenant Blondeau, then the square.

Difficulty

Official rating: easy, by Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Before you go

• Avoid the strong summer heat, leave early. We recommend: 2 L of water per person, a hat and proper walking shoes.

Getting there

Start: Place principale, Castellane, Castellane (04).

Sources

• Track: Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (Chemins des Parcs), Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (www.cheminsdesparcs.fr/trek/57534-CASTELLANE---Notre-Dame-du-Roc). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 211 m, Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur