Hostel La Palud-sur-Verdon
La Palud-sur-Verdon
Départementale 23
L'Immenses Botte de Paille'
04120 La Palud-sur-Verdon
France
Tel.
+33 492773872
Customer Rating
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| 93% |
Whether you like sports, nature or relaxing, you'll be happy to stay at the La Palud sur Verdon Youth Hostel, in the heart of the Verdon Natural Park, with the geological reserve of Haute Provence and the famous "Gorges du Verdon"...
Sport activities include hiking, climbing, canoe, canyoning, water hiking, horse riding, etc.
For sailing, windsurf or swimming lovers, the Ste Croix Lake is 20 km away...
If you have a reservation you can come any time. Please call us in case of late arrival and we’ll tell you your room number.
We have a self-catering kitchen adjacent to the common room. Kitchen and bedrooms are accessible all day. Check-out before 10.00 hrs Breakfast is served from 7.00 until 10.00 hrs.
We don’t accept credit cards but travellers cheques and other means of payment are welcome.
There are countless hiking trails, e g from the Sentier Blanc-Martel via the Rancoumas lookout or Imbut to the Mourre de Channier and the long-distance hiking trail GR4 from Royan (Charente-Maritime) to Grasse (Alpes-Maritimes), connecting Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean and passing right through our garden. Climb the limestone rocks with vultures soaring above, explore the canyons of Verdon, go abseiling, jump into mountain lakes or discover Verdon by paragliding or racing down the slopes on your mountain bike. Sainte Croix Lake, 20 km from the hostel, is ideal for swimming, pedalo or canoeing. The sailing school even has a catamaran. Downstream you can take a canoe trip through the Basses-Gorges. Upstream, in Castellane, 20 km from the hostel, you can brave the Verdon on a raft, canoe, kayak or hydro-speed and floating will help you discover the river’s hidden side. In Castellane there is also a children’s pool. Only 2 km from the hostel there is a riding school offering Western riding lessons and daytrips on horseback. La Palud Sur Verdon Castle is home to the “Maison des Gorges du Verdon”, an environment museum offering changing exhibitions and conferences. The region is famous for its vultures and during a guided tour you may spot Griffon, Cinereous and Egyptian vultures.
Paragliding and mountain biking: www.airdescimes.com
Paragliding and climbing: www.rocnvol.com
Climbing and canyoning: www.aventuresetnature.com www.lescanyonsduverdon.com www.escalade-verdon.fr www.verdonescalade.com
White-water rafting: www.buenavistarafting.com
Floating: www.guidesaventure.com/page/1
If you have a reservation you can come any time. Please call us in case of late arrival and we’ll tell you your room number.
We have a self-catering kitchen adjacent to the common room. Kitchen and bedrooms are accessible all day. Check-out before 10.00 hrs Breakfast is served from 7.00 until 10.00 hrs.
We don’t accept credit cards but travellers cheques and other means of payment are welcome.
There are countless hiking trails, e g from the Sentier Blanc-Martel via the Rancoumas lookout or Imbut to the Mourre de Channier and the long-distance hiking trail GR4 from Royan (Charente-Maritime) to Grasse (Alpes-Maritimes), connecting Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean and passing right through our garden. Climb the limestone rocks with vultures soaring above, explore the canyons of Verdon, go abseiling, jump into mountain lakes or discover Verdon by paragliding or racing down the slopes on your mountain bike. Sainte Croix Lake, 20 km from the hostel, is ideal for swimming, pedalo or canoeing. The sailing school even has a catamaran. Downstream you can take a canoe trip through the Basses-Gorges. Upstream, in Castellane, 20 km from the hostel, you can brave the Verdon on a raft, canoe, kayak or hydro-speed and floating will help you discover the river’s hidden side. In Castellane there is also a children’s pool. Only 2 km from the hostel there is a riding school offering Western riding lessons and daytrips on horseback. La Palud Sur Verdon Castle is home to the “Maison des Gorges du Verdon”, an environment museum offering changing exhibitions and conferences. The region is famous for its vultures and during a guided tour you may spot Griffon, Cinereous and Egyptian vultures.
Paragliding and mountain biking: www.airdescimes.com
Paragliding and climbing: www.rocnvol.com
Climbing and canyoning: www.aventuresetnature.com www.lescanyonsduverdon.com www.escalade-verdon.fr www.verdonescalade.com
White-water rafting: www.buenavistarafting.com
Floating: www.guidesaventure.com/page/1
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 54 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception opens from 8:00 to 10:00 & from 17:30 to 21:00 hostel open all day long free wifi |
| Opening times (over the year): | April - September For information and pictures, click here: http://www.fuaj.org/La-Palud-Sur-Verdon Other hostels nearby: Menton, Nice, Fréjus, Cassis, Marseille, Arles, Tarascon, Nimes, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Manosque, Savines le Lac, Guillestre, Serre Chevalier Briançon, Grenoble, Lanslebourg, La Toussuire, Les Deux Alpes, Tignes, Seez Les Arcs, Chamonix, La Clusaz, Annecy, Aix les Bains, Lyon. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | -Grenoble/Nice or Nice/Grenoble (LER 31), stops in Castellane (25km from the hostel) everyday.
leaves Nice at 7:00, leaves Grenoble at 14:10. arrives at Castellane at 9:15 & 18:30 -Marseille/Castellane or Castellane/Marseille (LER 27), stops in La Palud City everyday from July 1st till August 31st except on sunday and bank holidays, monday and saturday all year long. leaves Marseille at 9:00, leaves Castellane at 12:30 and arrives at La Palud at 11:50 and 13:15 /> -Marseille/Riez (LER 27) (35km from the hostel) or Riez/Marseille everyday except on sunday and bank holidays. Leaves Marseille at 9:00, 14:00 & 17:00 and leaves Riez at 9:00 and 14:15 http://www.info-ler.fr/ |
| Metro: | Other hostels nearby: Menton, Nice, Fréjus, Cassis, Marseille, Arles, Tarascon, Nimes, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Manosque, Savines le Lac, Guillestre, Serre Chevalier Briançon, Grenoble, Lanslebourg, La Toussuire, Les Deux Alpes, Tignes, Seez Les Arcs, Chamonix, La Clusaz, Annecy, Aix les Bains, Lyon. |
| Parking: | Parking for cars or coaches / Routes: By car: From Nice: route Napoléon (RN85), then in Castellane, take D952 for 25 km to La Palud From Manosque: Valensole, Riez, Moustiers-Ste-Marie then D952 for 20 km, then follow signposts From Grenoble: Sisteron (RN75), then (direction Digne) Mallemoisson, Le Chaffaut, Mezel, Moustiers Ste Marie… Other hostels nearby: Menton, Nice, Fréjus, Cassis, Marseille, Arles, Tarascon, Nimes, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Manosque, Savines le Lac, Guillestre, Serre Chevalier Briançon, Grenoble, Lanslebourg, La Toussuire, Les Deux Alpes, Tignes, Seez Les Arcs, Chamonix, La Clusaz, Annecy, Aix les Bains, Lyon. |
| Sea port: | Other hostels nearby: Menton, Nice, Fréjus, Cassis, Marseille, Arles, Tarascon, Nimes, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Manosque, Savines le Lac, Guillestre, Serre Chevalier Briançon, Grenoble, Lanslebourg, La Toussuire, Les Deux Alpes, Tignes, Seez Les Arcs, Chamonix, La Clusaz, Annecy, Aix les Bains, Lyon. |
| Location: | In the heart of the "Gorges du Verdon" http://www.lapaludsurverdon.com/
Other hostels nearby: Menton, Nice, Fréjus, Cassis, Marseille, Arles, Tarascon, Nimes, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Manosque, Savines le Lac, Guillestre, Serre Chevalier Briançon, Grenoble, Lanslebourg, La Toussuire, Les Deux Alpes, Tignes, Seez Les Arcs, Chamonix, La Clusaz, Annecy, Aix les Bains, Lyon. |
| Rail: | TGV: Aix-Provence or Marseille TER: Manosque ou Les Arcs (Var), but please note there is no bus once you're there. Better try Marseille, then LER (Lignes Express Régionales) 27. http://www.info-ler.fr/ Other hostels nearby: Menton, Nice, Fréjus, Cassis, Marseille, Arles, Tarascon, Nimes, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Manosque, Savines le Lac, Guillestre, Serre Chevalier Briançon, Grenoble, Lanslebourg, La Toussuire, Les Deux Alpes, Tignes, Seez Les Arcs, Chamonix, La Clusaz, Annecy, Aix les Bains, Lyon. |
| Airport: | Nice-Côte-d'Azur or Marseille-Provence Other hostels nearby: Menton, Nice, Fréjus, Cassis, Marseille, Arles, Tarascon, Nimes, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Manosque, Savines le Lac, Guillestre, Serre Chevalier Briançon, Grenoble, Lanslebourg, La Toussuire, Les Deux Alpes, Tignes, Seez Les Arcs, Chamonix, La Clusaz, Annecy, Aix les Bains, Lyon. |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Horseriding at or near hostel | | Restaurants nearby |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in La Palud-sur-Verdon |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Breakfast in price |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Sheets in price |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Rates include local tax |  | Cycle store at Hostel |
Customer Reviews La Palud-sur-Verdon
| 17 Sep 2011 Paul, England & Wales | 93% | |
| Quiet location - plan for it and you'll have a super time. | ||
| 27 Aug 2011 Linda, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Fantastic location. Beautiful views. Clean hostel and friendly relaxed atmosphere. You have to fix your own transport here, by hitching or lift-sharing if you don't have a car, as public transport is at a bare minimum. Don't be put off. If you want somewhere beautiful this is the place. There are some good local walks and helpful maps. There is rafting and other sports in the river on Tuesdays and Thursdays when they open the barrier further up the valley to let the water down. After the sun has warmed things up there are places you can bathe in the river although the currents can be strong in places. I really enjoyed my stay. Hostel response: | ||
| 11 Jun 2011 Thorsten, Germany | 90% | |
| Great place to spend some time | ||
| 28 May 2011 Fredrik, Sweden | 100% | |
| Perfect!
Thank you David for all your tips on superb hikes and locations :) | ||
| 19 Apr 2011 Frederik, Belgium | 87% | |
| Belle auberge rénovée dans un endroit paisible, située un peu en hauteur, presque romantique pour les gens qui aiment le calme et la nature, c'est une base idéale pour aller reconnaître les gorges et faire des ballades extraordinaires! | ||
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