Alpine river canyon Verdon Bashny.Net

This area is called the European Grand Canyon. And the name is no coincidence. The beauty of the surrounding nature is really impressive for its diversity and uniqueness. However, this is not only famous for the river and its gorges.

This French River, which flows in the north-eastern tip of the Alps, flows in one of the biggest canyons of the European continent. Its length is about 26 kilometers and the vertical height within the range of 700 meters. In the middle and upper reaches of the river Verdon, there are several hydroelectric dams. One of them, forming a massive lake with incredibly bright turquoise water. The area is also famous for the unique odnoarochnogo bridge Pont de l'Artuby, situated 550 meters from the bottom of the gorge.