wonders of nature
The Brandis Cadières
The Cadières de Brandis trail is located in Castellane. This loop route starting from the Col des Lèques offers breathtaking panoramas of the Verdon valley and the surrounding peaks.
Medium level – Loop – 3h30 – 400m elevation gain – 8km – yellow markings.
Trail description
The trail starts from the Col des Lèques, located 7km from the village of Castellane towards Digne. A car park set up for the Siréniens trail allows you to park in complete safety, you will then have to cross the road to reach the track from where the hike begins.
From the first steps, you will be immersed in an authentic atmosphere, crossing oak and pine forests, and discovering famazing and spectacular geological ormations. Arriving at the top of the hike, the jagged chimneys perched at the top of the ridge offer you a exceptional panoramic view of the region. From their summit, you can admire the Verdon valley, the surrounding plateaus and the neighboring peaks.
The trail is also a nature lover’s paradise. Biodiversity is rich and varied. Along the way, it is not uncommon to come across vultures to chamois. Amateur botanists will be able to observe a wide variety of Mediterranean and Alpine plants, such as wild lavender, thyme or juniper.
Les Cadières de Brandis, kesako?
The Cadières de Brandis are towering rock formations which look like gigantic giant chairs! Dominating the Verdon from almost 1500 m, this natural monument, shaped by erosion over the millennia, marks the landscape of Castellane, like an open-air museum!
Whether you are a seasoned hiker or a nature lover, this route promises you moments of change of scenery and serenity in the heart of one of the most beautiful natural sites in Provence. Happy contemplation!
