Gorges du Loup
Gourdon, France
A wooded limestone gorge with waterfalls beside the road, just below the perched village of Gourdon. Parking is limited to a few lay-bys.
The Gorges du Loup lie in the hinterland of Nice and Cannes. The narrow, winding D6 runs through the tight, rugged gorge, with villages such as Gourdon, Courmes, Le Bar-sur-Loup and Tourrettes-sur-Loup perched above the river. The Loup tumbles down the valley in cascades, among them at the Saut du Loup. Around 15 per cent of the area is on the Natura 2000 list.
According to the tourist office, the narrow D6 itself does not allow stopping, except at the car park by the Saut du Loup, which is private land. It holds only about a dozen vehicles. From there a tunnel with steps leads to a viewing platform and further steps to a lower viewpoint; one travel report allows about 15 minutes (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Gourdon, France
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 43.7340, 6.9950
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- L'HippodromeCampsite15 km from Gorges du Loup · 47 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Parc des MaurettesCampsite16 km from Gorges du LoupTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Vieille FermeCampsite16 km from Gorges du LoupTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Du PyloneCampsite17 km from Gorges du LoupTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Les PruniersCampsite23 km from Gorges du Loup · 25 pitchesTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Aire Camping-car Montauroux, Lac de Saint-CassienMotorhome stopover23 km from Gorges du Loup · 31 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Gorges du Loup?
Gorges du Loup is in Gourdon, France, at GPS 43.7340, 6.9950. It is about 8 km from Gréolières.
Can you camp near Gorges du Loup?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Les Gorges du Loup, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 53 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Gorges du Loup?
Gorges du Loup is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Red gorges behind Nice.
What is there to see near Gorges du Loup?
Places worth a stop nearby: Èze village (29 km), Gorges du Cians (33 km), Gorges de Daluis (37 km) and Cap Dramont and the Esterel corniche (37 km).
When is the best time to visit Gorges du Loup?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)