Seen far away from the road, the Pénitents des Mées are a strange formation of rocks. The rocks are about 100 meters high each and extend 2 kilometers. According to the legend, Saint Donat transformed some monks into rocks since they had fallen in love with some captured Moorish girls. A visit to the village at the end of the rocks is recommended for those who want to take a closer look.

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1. Col de Puimichel and Pénitents des Mées Loop

50.1km

02:01

650m

Cycle the moderate 31.1-mile Col de Puimichel and Pénitents des Mées Loop, featuring unique geological formations and Durance valley views.

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2. Les Mées – The Penitents of Les Mées loop from Sisteron

53.0km

02:27

600m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. The Penitents of Les Mées – Les Mées loop from Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban

54.0km

02:33

620m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 400 m

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Location: Les Mées, Digne-Les-Bains, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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Vue sur Les Mées

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Tres beau chemin rocailleux

Les Pénitents des Mées

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En arrivant sur Les Mées

Super chemin VTT / Gravel au pied des pénitents

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Great View on the "Pénitents des Mées"

1. Col de Puimichel and Pénitents des Mées Loop

2. Les Mées – The Penitents of Les Mées loop from Sisteron

3. The Penitents of Les Mées – Les Mées loop from Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban

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