Les Gorges de la Nesque

Spectacular cycle route. Make sure you are OK with heights

Stunning ride up the gorge with the most spectacular views. If you are cycling “up” the gorge, i.e. finishing in Monieux, the drop will be on your right so will be able to see over the edge most of t...

Stunning views from the Monnieux end

A regular visit for me, as a local cyclist. The best views are to be had from the viewpoint at the highest point of the gorge, a few km west of Monieux. A must see if you are in the area. Make sure y...

A splendid road to drive.

There is no doubt that the Gorges de la Nesque isn’t as spectacular as the wild, red gorges of Daluis or Cian, or the magnificent Grand Canyon du Verdon, but despite driving all those three roads in t...

Why is this place not better known?

This is possibly the most spectacular canyon I've ever seen. The minor road is too small for lorries, and is bypassed anyway, so there's very little traffic. It's a fantastic road to cycle, with great...

Belles gorges

Nous avons effectué cette visite en voiture. Je vous conseille de faire cet itinéraire en montant vers Sault. Attention beaucoup de cyclistes gravissent cette montée. La route est toutefois assez lar...