Var Verdon Trail accommodation: stay at Camping de l’Aigle in Aiguines
Published on 07/01/2026 by CAMPASUN
As a partner of the Var Verdon Trail, Camping Campasun de l’Aigle welcomes participants and their companions every year in a green setting. Located in Aiguines, the starting and finishing point of the races, the campsite represents a natural base for experiencing the trail while enjoying the Verdon. Without being limited to a purely sporting approach, the site is also aimed at families who wish to stay for several days in a calm environment, in the heart of the Verdon Regional Natural Park. During this period, the high attendance linked to the Var Verdon Trail leads to a high occupancy rate, which makes early booking particularly recommended.
At the gateway to the Gorges du Verdon and perched above Lake Sainte-Croix, Camping de l’Aigle is a 3-star establishment located a two-minute walk from the village of Aiguines. From sunrise until evening, the panorama over the lake and the surrounding landscapes accompanies the stay. The terraced site offers a natural layout of the accommodation, with a family-friendly atmosphere that respects the environment. The campsite accepts dogs and also offers a catering area, completing the on-site services.
Var Verdon Trail Aiguines: an unmissable sporting event
The Var Verdon Trail Canyon is a trail running event organised in the heart of the Gorges du Verdon, within the Parc naturel régional du Verdon. Created at the beginning of the 1990s, it is listed among the first nature races in the South-East region and has retained, since its origin, an identity strongly linked to the territory. Organised by the association AÉRIA Organisation, the trail is based on in-depth knowledge of the Verdon trails and on a structured organisation, bringing together volunteers, field professionals and partners committed to an environmentally respectful approach.
The Var Verdon Trail Canyon stands out for its technical and demanding routes, designed to showcase the reliefs and panoramas of the largest canyon in Europe. The event now offers four formats, all starting and finishing in the village of Aiguines, which facilitates participant reception and race logistics.
The Balcons du Verdon trail is the longest race. With a distance of 40 kilometres, it features a positive elevation gain of 1,932 metres and an estimated race time of around ten hours. The route alternates committed descents, sustained climbs and technical sections, notably including the ascent of the Grand Margès, the highest point of the course, before returning to Aiguines via demanding trails.
The Grand Margès trail offers an intermediate format of 24 kilometres, with a positive elevation gain of 1,673 metres and an average race time of six hours. This route crosses varied sectors of the Verdon, combining scree slopes, forest trails and natural balconies offering open views over Lake Sainte-Croix. It is aimed at runners looking for a technical course without committing to the longest distance.
The Cirque de Vaumale trail extends over 17 kilometres with a positive elevation gain of 1,274 metres, and an estimated race time of four hours. After a gradual start through the narrow streets of Aiguines, the route quickly gains intensity and crosses emblematic areas of the canyon, before a sustained climb towards the Grand Margès and a technical descent to the finish.
Finally, the 8-kilometre discovery route offers a more accessible approach to the Var Verdon Trail Canyon. With 270 metres of positive elevation gain and a race time of around three hours, it allows participants to discover the world of trail running in the Verdon through forest sections and viewpoints overlooking Lake Sainte-Croix, while remaining true to the spirit of the event.
Thanks to starts and finishes centralised in Aiguines, the Var Verdon Trail Canyon is fully integrated into village life and strengthens the appeal of choosing Var Verdon Trail accommodation located in the immediate vicinity of the routes.
Var Verdon Trail accommodation near the route
Camping de l’Aigle offers several Var Verdon Trail accommodation solutions, suited to different types of stays. Participants and their companions can choose between comfortable mobile homes, unusual accommodation in the heart of nature, some of which also benefit from a lake view, or pitches with a view over Lake Sainte-Croix. This diversity makes it possible to stay in the immediate vicinity of the routes while maintaining a restful setting.
Our fully equipped mobile homes in the Verdon
The campsite notably offers mobile homes suitable for both short and long stays.
The Key Westotel model, designed for two people, includes:
a separate bedroom,
a fully equipped kitchen,
a bathroom with toilet,
an outdoor terrace,
a heating and air conditioning system.
Pets are accepted under certain conditions, allowing guests to travel with their animals.
More spacious cottages complete the offer, designed to accommodate families or groups:
cottages for six people with three separate bedrooms,
comfort cottages for four people with two bedrooms.
These accommodation options offer a good level of comfort and are suitable for stays of several nights during the Var Verdon Trail, while remaining in the immediate vicinity of the routes.
Unusual accommodation in the Verdon
For a closer-to-nature experience, Camping de l’Aigle offers several unusual accommodation options, designed to stay as close as possible to the landscapes of the Verdon.
The 34 m² Eco Lodge Tents, available in nature view or lake view versions, offer:
- two separate bedrooms,
- a covered terrace,
- a location in the heart of nature,
- without integrated sanitary facilities, for a deliberately simple and immersive stay.
Other unusual accommodation options complete this offer and make it possible to vary the experiences:
- the Pods, suited to short stays,
- the Coco Sweet, an intermediate solution between a tent and a mobile home,
- the fully equipped gypsy caravans, some of which benefit from a direct view over Lake Sainte-Croix.
These accommodation options make it possible to enjoy the natural setting of the Verdon while remaining in the immediate vicinity of the routes of the Var Verdon Trail.
Our pitches with lake view in the Verdon
Fans of traditional camping can opt for pitches with a view over the lake. The comfort package allows the installation of a tent, a caravan or a motorhome, with an electrical hook-up and access to sanitary facilities. These pitches offer a privileged natural setting to experience the Var Verdon Trail as close as possible to the race site.
Camping de l’Aigle, a space suitable for the whole family
Camping de l’Aigle is not limited to welcoming runners. The on-site facilities allow families to fully enjoy their stay. A shared jacuzzi is accessible during the season, as well as leisure facilities such as table football, table tennis tables, pétanque courts and an outdoor bowling area. A playground and a bouncy castle are also available for children.
These facilities allow everyone to enjoy their stay according to their preferences, whether taking part in the Var Verdon Trail or accompanying a runner. Camping de l’Aigle is therefore suitable for a stay of several days, with the possibility of arriving before the event or extending the stay after the races in order to discover the Verdon under good conditions.
The surroundings of Camping de l’Aigle: activities and discoveries for families
Aiguines and its village heritage
Aiguines is located at the foot of the Grand Margès and overlooks Lake Sainte-Croix. The village marks the starting point of the Corniche Sublime Road and is fully part of the Parc naturel régional du Verdon. The municipal area brings together several remarkable sites, including the Grand Canyon du Verdon, the Source de Vaumale and the reliefs of the Grand Margès.
Lake Sainte-Croix and the Gorges du Verdon nearby
In the immediate vicinity of the campsite, Lake Sainte-Croix and the Gorges du Verdon offer numerous opportunities for discovery. The area makes it possible both to explore the Grand Canyon du Verdon and to reach emblematic sites such as Point Sublime or the viewpoints of the Corniche Sublime. Visitors can also discover the Verdon through a wide range of activities, from kayaking on the lake and in the gorges to canyoning, as well as hiking on the Verdon trails or practising climbing on renowned sites. The area is also suitable for paragliding for an aerial discovery of the canyon, bungee jumping for thrill-seekers, or supervised activities such as those offered by Canyon Parc. These experiences make it possible to approach the Verdon from different angles, combining landscape observation, sporting activity and discovery of the natural heritage.
Activities accessible to companions during the Var Verdon Trail
Hiking trails and trail routes around Aiguines can be discovered as a family before the Var Verdon Trail to get into the atmosphere, or after the event to extend the stay. For those who prefer to vary activities, the area also makes it possible to enjoy more accessible options, such as walks around Lake Sainte-Croix, kayaking or pedal boat outings, supervised swimming areas, natural play areas, or simply discovering the villages of the Verdon. A way to remain in an active dynamic, without necessarily talking about elevation gain or timing, and to allow everyone, young and old alike, to find their own pace. Enough to turn a sporting trip into a truly shared holiday.
Gorges du Verdon campsites: focus on our Campasun campsites
Campasun also offers other campsites located in the Verdon, making it possible to broaden Var Verdon Trail accommodation options according to availability and stay preferences. This complementarity between the group’s establishments provides real organisational flexibility, particularly during periods of high attendance linked to the event. It allows both participants and their companions to choose accommodation suited to their programme, length of stay and desired activities, while remaining within the same natural and territorial environment. This network-based approach within the Verdon therefore facilitates accommodation around the Var Verdon Trail, while guaranteeing a coherent and high-quality experience within the Campasun campsites.
Camping International d’Aups, an alternative in the Verdon
Camping International d’Aups, rated 4 stars, is located close to the centre of the village of Aups. It allows visitors to discover the Gorges du Verdon, Lake Sainte-Croix, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, as well as the Sillans Waterfall. On site, holidaymakers benefit from an aquatic area with a heated swimming pool, balneotherapy facilities and water slides, as well as numerous sports facilities. Some mobile homes are equipped with private jacuzzis, offering a comfortable alternative for the stay.
Camping Le Soleil in Esparron-de-Verdon
Camping Le Soleil, also rated 4 stars, is located on the shore of Lake of Esparron-de-Verdon. It offers pitches and mobile homes, with direct access to the lake for water-based activities. The site features a restaurant, a grocery shop and facilities suited to families. Located close to numerous tourist sites, it represents another option for discovering the Gorges du Verdon in a natural setting.
Choosing Var Verdon Trail accommodation at Camping Campasun de l’Aigle makes it possible to experience the event as close as possible to its routes, while enjoying a complete stay in the Verdon. Thanks to its location in Aiguines, the diversity of its accommodation and its adapted facilities, the campsite meets the expectations of both participants and their companions. Between landscape discovery, activities accessible to the whole family and immediate proximity to the Var Verdon Trail, Camping de l’Aigle represents a relevant base for combining sport, nature and holiday time in the Gorges du Verdon.
