{"id":1020,"date":"2026-04-08T12:25:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/verdon\/eco-tourism-in-the-verdon\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T12:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T10:01:12","slug":"eco-tourism-in-the-verdon","status":"publish","type":"verdon","link":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/culture-visits-verdon\/eco-tourism-in-the-verdon\/","title":{"rendered":"Verdon Ecotourism"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"diaporama-header align-full\"><div class=\"gallery\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-ecotourisme-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-ecotourisme-850x567.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-ecotourisme-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-ecotourisme-1024x683.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-ecotourisme.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-ecotourisme-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"diaporama-header__inner\"><div class=\"group resa\"><p><ctv-searchbar><\/ctv-searchbar><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<div class=\"group sec-25\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ecotourism <span class=\"fc-span\">in the Verdon<\/span><\/h1><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"73\" >At a time when our planet is suffering, ecotourism\u2014which is part of a sustainable and eco-friendly approach\u2014must become a model for travelers who wish to reduce their environmental impact. The breathtaking ecosystem of <strong>the Gorges du Verdon<\/strong>\u2014further weakened by the recent summer drought\u2014demands our utmost care. Here\u2019s why and how to preserve the landscapes, natural heritage, and resources of this region, so beloved by vacationers, during your stay at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"73\">campground in the Gorges du Verdon<\/a>.  <\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><h2>The Verdon: <span class=\"fc-span\">Protected Natural Areas to Be Preserved<\/span><\/h2><p   id=\"610\" >Every summer, thousands of tourists choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/culture-visits-verdon\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"610\"><strong>Verdon Gorges<\/strong><\/a> as their vacation destination. There\u2019s a huge rush of visitors to Lake Sainte-Croix as well as to the various spectacular natural sites in the Verdon. <\/p><p    >The region&#8217;s ecosystem, a victim of its own success, is threatened by steadily increasing visitor numbers as well as by some unscrupulous tourists.  <\/p><div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p    >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><div class=\"group\"><p    >And that\u2019s not to mention global warming, which is also destabilizing the region\u2019s ecosystems\u2014home to a variety of flora and fauna\u2014and in some cases even endangering certain rare species found there.<\/p><p    >The Regional Biodiversity Observatory, along with numerous organizations, regularly speaks out to protect the iconic Gorges and the Verdon Regional Nature Park. Their shared goal is to promote ecotourism, <strong>greener tourism<\/strong>, and a harmonious relationship between visitors, the natural environment, and local residents. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><div class=\"gallery fade-left\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ecosysteme-verdon-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ecosysteme-verdon-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ecosysteme-verdon-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ecosysteme-verdon-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ecosysteme-verdon.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ecosysteme-verdon-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group sec-25\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Some Best Practices for <span class=\"fc-span\">Eco-Friendly Travel in the Verdon Gorges<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >To preserve the region\u2019s scenic beauty and biodiversity, everyone should take care to minimize their impact on the environment and travel responsibly.<\/p><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><ul><li><strong>Leave your car behind<\/strong> and opt for a bike or an e-bike, which will help you on the climbs without polluting. Follow the many bike routes offered by the region\u2014it\u2019s good for the Verdon and good for your health! In fact, there\u2019s no better way than bike touring to explore the magnificent, listed medieval villages (Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Rougon, Palud, and more) at your own pace.  \n<\/li><li>To protect the trails and the natural environment, please stay on the marked hiking trails and follow all instructions from the instructors (canoeing, paragliding, etc.).\n<\/li><li>During your stay, support <strong>local businesses<\/strong> to help the local economy, which is heavily affected by seasonal fluctuations.\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><ul><li>Choose a <strong>lodging option committed<\/strong> to minimizing its environmental impact at every level. L\u2019Oasis du Verdon in Aups\u2014the capital of the Haut Var\u2014is just such a place, ideally located less than 20 km from Lake Sainte-Croix. This 4-star campground in the Verdon is set on a 2.5-hectare family-owned, wooded estate and has been dedicated to nature conservation since its inception. Book now for a comfortable wooden chalet, a unique rental, an eco-friendly mobile home, or a spacious campsite.   \n<\/li><li>At the campground and during your outings, always bring <strong>reusable<\/strong> containers and utensils and aim for <strong>zero waste ( <\/strong>solid shampoo, etc.). Also, remember to <strong>conserve water<\/strong> and <strong>sort your trash<\/strong>. \n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >Finally, don\u2019t forget that the <strong>Verdon is <\/strong>breathtaking in every season. Try to travel outside of the summer months to avoid overcrowding the natural environment. To ensure that future generations can enjoy the Verdon Canyon as we do today, make your vacation meaningful. 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