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Castellane · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

CASTELLANE - The route Napoléon on horseback

This horse-riding stage links Castellane to the village of Senez over 18 km. The park lists a duration of around 5 hours, moderate difficulty and 789 m of ascent. The route first follows the banks of the Verdon, then reaches La Colle, Taulanne and sections of the historic road. At the finish, Senez cathedral is among the route's heritage highlights. This is not a loop.

Senez cathedral, south side façade and east end
Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption cathedral in Senez, a heritage site at the end of the horse-riding stage from Castellane, photographed on 20 October 2011. View of the monument, with no riders or event.
MOSSOT · CC BY 3.0 · Credits · Resized and compressed in WebP format; proportions preserved, possible cropping on display.

Plan your visit

Address
Parking du centre ville boulodrome
Access and precautions
Start at the town centre car park, near the boules ground in Castellane; finish in Senez. Horse-riding route: arrange return transport or an overnight stop locally. Includes mountainside trail sections and a road section at Taulanne where the official listing advises caution. The route crosses the Haute-Provence geological nature reserve: respect protected areas and check access conditions before setting off.
Duration
5 hrs
Distance
18 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Prices
Check prices with the venue on its official website.
Official sourceTrail guideDirections

Information checked on · Parcs naturels régionaux de la région Sud · Chemins des Parcs

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