Saut du Loup

In the hills above the French Riviera is a very scenic drive that follows the path of the Loup River as it weaves through the Gorges du Loup. The canyon’s beauty and its high granite walls beckon you into the ever-narrowing gorge. The River Loup flows far below, only visible to the passenger who might chance a peek over the edge. The road passes through some jaggedly carved tunnels—pathways blasted through sheer rock, which open to glorious vistas of the canyon, trees, and rock. Pull off the road at Saut du Loup. The stop requires no more than 15 minutes and, for a fee, you can walk down a short, steep flight of steps to a terrace overlooking magnificent waterfalls and pools. The small riverside village of Pont du Loup is situated at the mouth of the canyon, on a bend in the river shadowed by the ruins of a towering bridge. It is a pretty town and a lovely end to the Loup Canyon.