Discover Lac de Sainte-Croix
Just a few minutes from our campsite in Riez, Lac de Sainte-Croix is one of the Verdon’s most spectacular jewels. A veritable inland sea in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region, its turquoise waters, unspoilt natural setting and wide range of activities are alluring. When you stay at a campsite near Lac de Sainte-Croix, you’ll be able to relax in peaceful surroundings, while at the same time setting off on an adventure to explore this not-to-be-missed part of Lac de Sainte-Croix tourism.
Escape
to the lake!
Unforgettable turquoise waters on Lac de Sainte-Croix
Breathtakingly beautiful with its turquoise color, the Lac de Sainte-Croix will seduce you and leave you speechless, so unique is the landscape, with the beautiful pure blue sky of Provence, its fragrant nature and its calm lulled by the sound of cicadas or birds depending on the season.
Extending over 22 km², with a length of 11 km and a width of 5 km (volume 760 millionm3), Lac de Sainte-Croix is the third largest man-made lake in France. It was created in 1973 with the commissioning of the Sainte-Croix dam, and today is an emblematic place for relaxation and leisure in Provence.
Protected by the French coastal law, it offers water of exceptional quality. You can enjoy swimming, canoeing, kayaking, pedal-boating, fishing and lazing in the shade of the oak trees. You’ll also find plenty of opportunities for hiking and mountain biking. Between cliffs, pebble beaches and wild coves, every visit is a life-size postcard.
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Things to do on Lac de Sainte-Croix
Carved out by the Verdon River over thousands of years, the gorges stretch for almost 50 kilometers. The cliffs can reach 700 metres in height, offering a spectacle unique in France and Europe.
The Gorges du Verdon is also a succession of five reservoirs set along its green waters, highlighting this natural curiosity carved out of the limestone and forming emblematic lakes: Sainte-Croix, Quinson, Castillon and Esparron. What’s more, these unspoilt areas are ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities, from rock climbing to via ferrata, not forgetting canyoning and paragliding.
Water sports on Lac de Sainte-Croix
The lake is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. You can
Hiking and biking
Around the lake, hiking and cycling trails let you discover the richness of the Provencal landscape: fragrant forests, lavender fields, hilltop villages and breathtaking panoramas. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, there’s a trail to suit everyone. Sports enthusiasts will also appreciate the mountain bike trails to explore the surrounding hills.
Campsite 10 minutes from Lac de Sainte-Croix
Our campsite near Lake Sainte-Croix is the ideal starting point for your vacation. By choosing to stay at the Rose de Provence campsite, you’ll enjoy both the immediate proximity of the lake and the comfort of a family-run establishment on a human scale. After a day full of activities, you can relax by the campsite’s heated swimming pool or share a convivial moment over an open-air meal.
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