The Gorges du Loup lie about 15 kilometres southeast of Gréolières, where the river Loup has carved a dramatic canyon through the limestone plateau. The road through the gorge — classified as one of the scenic routes of the Alpes-Maritimes — follows the cliff face above the river, passing waterfalls and viewpoints before emerging at Pont-du-Loup at the southern end. The drive from Gréolières takes you down from the plateau to the edge of the gorge, with the road surface becoming narrow and the drops becoming vertiginous.
The gorge is best experienced on foot as well as by road: a footpath runs along the river at the bottom and there are trails along the rim. The village of Gourdon, perched on a cliff above the northern end of the gorge, is the most photographed village in this corner of Provence and worth a stop — though it has become rather touristic in high season. The Cascade de Courmes and the Cascade des Demoiselles are the two main waterfalls within the gorge, both accessible from the road with short walks.