The descent to the Verdon by the chalet de la Maline

The start of the hike is at the level of the chalet de la Maline. There is a small parking lot just in front. Everything is well indicated, it is very easy to find the departure of the hike.

The trail is not very shaded at the start but most of the descent is under the protection of the trees.

The scenery is beautiful all along the trail.

We see the objective of this hike: to reach the Verdon and the Estellier bridge.

The descent is not very difficult even for people who are sensitive to vertigo.

At the river level, a signpost indicates the different possible directions. You can continue on the Blanc-Martel trail to reach the Samson Couloir and the Point Sublime (5h walk). You can also continue on the Imbut trail (1h30 walk). In our case we just want to reach the Passerelle de l'Estellier (15 minutes walk).

After 1 hour of descent we reach the Verdon, in the background we see the Passerelle de l'Estellier.

There are no swimming possibilities in the Verdon with this hike.

The Estellier footbridge is the only passage that allows you to pass from one bank to the other in the Gorges du Verdon. Once you arrive at the footbridge you can continue on the Imbut path or retrace your steps to return to the chalet de la Maline

After 1h30 of rather difficult ascent, you will be able to have a drink to rest and enjoy a great panorama on the terrace of the chalet de la Maline.

The view from the chalet de la Maline is simply magnificent.