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The Nesque River gorges from Monieux
Walker 
8.32 km
+388 m
-386 m
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Monieux (Vaucluse)
The Nesque River gorges and the Saint Michel chapel starting from the Bourget Lake in Monieux.
A looping route between Venasque and Le Beaucet
Walker 
8.94 km
+351 m
-348 m
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Venasque (Vaucluse)
Discover two magnificent villages, Venasque, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, and Le Beaucet, a hilltop village and former fortress, nestling in the shelter of its ruined castle.
The summit of Gacholle from Méthamis
Walker 
9.93 km
+284 m
-284 m
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Méthamis (Vaucluse)
Discover the paths around Méthamis, the summit of Gacholle and its balcony trails above the exit of the Gorges de la Nesque.
The lost trails of the Nesque
Walker 
11.64 km
+727 m
-725 m
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Monieux (Vaucluse)
Discover the more or less forgotten trails of the Nesque Gorges.
Between lavender fields and the Bois du Défends
Walker 
8.89 km
+170 m
-168 m
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Sault (Vaucluse)
This circular route allows you to walk through lavender fields before crossing the pretty little village of Aurel. The return journey follows a pleasant path through the Bois du Défends.
The Nesque gorge via the Saint-Hubert farm
Walker 
13.96 km
+393 m
-389 m
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Monieux (Vaucluse)
A forested circuit to reach the Saint-Hubert farm, then the second part of the route on the cliffs above the Nesque gorge.
Les Combes and the Forest of Venasque
Walker 
17.79 km
+563 m
-562 m
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Venasque (Vaucluse)
After passing through the beautiful village of Venasque, this route goes through several shaded valleys that are very pleasant in summer. In May, you can pick a few cherries from abandoned trees along the paths.
The Nesque Gorges
Walker 
3.94 km
+290 m
-292 m
1h 55
Difficult
Departure from Monieux (Vaucluse)
A very beautiful hike in the Nesque Gorges, along the riverbed and its overhangs.
Moderator's addition on 14/06/2021: see reviews for help finding certain passages
Balcony paths to the west of the Monieux lake
Walker 
5.82 km
+243 m
-243 m
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Monieux (Vaucluse)
A pleasant walk to discover the old balcony paths on the right bank of the Nesque, with beautiful views over the valley.
Vallat de Saume Morte and Vallat de Peisse
Walker 
5.59 km
+253 m
-260 m
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Monieux (Vaucluse)
A circuit to the cliffs of the Gorges de la Nesque, through several wild combs and along balcony trails, with beautiful views of the Gorges de la Nesque and the Rocher du Cire as a bonus.