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Park by the Bourget Lake in Monieux. (D/A)
Take the paved road leading due north-north-east towards the village, with yellow and orange waymarks,
Cross the D942 and take the road opposite leading to the castle ruins (vestiges du château). At the next crossroad(1) take a left on the "Rue Pré d'Estève" indicating the GR9 direction,
After a while the paved road turns into a trail alongside a house to the right (the gable mounted by a crucifix). The path meets with the GR9 waymarked white and red and heads up the mountain slope offering views of the lake. Then branch off to the left on a flat ledge signposted "sentier des chapelles"(2)
At the next crossing the trail stems into two larger paths, take the left-hand path bringing you to the road (D942) (3).
Cross it and start descending towards the gorges heading to the Saint-Michel chapel. A signpost warns you of potential danger as there are overhanging cliffs, but if you remain on the path, there's nothing to worry about.
Just after passing the Saint-Michel chapel (4) cross the Nesque River and head towards Saint Hubert and La Peisse, (this area can be tricky after heavy rainfall). The path rises along the left bank underneath the overhanging cliffs and higher offers amazing views of the gorges, Ventoux and the surrounding countryside. At the next crossing follow the GR to the left.
When you get to the signpost "La Peisse" (5), leave the GR and take the left-hand path towards Monieux and Font de Jean, waymarks will become yellow and orange.
At the Font de Jean crossing take a left heading towards the Bourget Lake.
The trail ends smoothly, continuing along the Nesque River and ending up at the lake and car park at your starting point (D/A)
Waypoints :
D/A : km 0 - alt. 637m
1 : km 1.18 - alt. 666m
2 : km 2.78 - alt. 866m
3 : km 4.22 - alt. 726m
4 : km 4.73 - alt. 636m - Chapelle Saint-Michel
5 : km 5.81 - alt. 725m
D/A : km 8.32 - alt. 637m
By: | is |
Started in: | Monieux, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FR |
Distance: | 8.3 km |
Selected: | 8.3 km |
Elevation: | + 329 / - 325 m |
Moving Time: | 00:23:05 |
Page Views: | 44 |
Departed: | Jan 21, 2017, 12:25 pm |
Starts in: | Monieux, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FR |
Distance: | 8.3 km |
Selected distance: | 8.3 km |
Elevation: | + 329 / - 325 m |
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Total Duration: | 00:23:05 |
Selection Duration: | 1385 |
Moving Time: | 00:23:05 |
Selection Moving Time: | 00:23:05 |
Stopped Time: | 00:00:00 |
Max Speed: | 73.0 kph |
Avg Speed: | 21.6 kph |
Pace: | 00:02:46 |
Moving Pace: | 00:02:46 |
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