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The Pénitents of Les Mées

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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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    1. Le Grand Tour des Pénitents − Réserve géologique de Haute-Provence

    32.2km

    03:10

    860m

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    2. Les Mees – The Pénitents of Les Mées loop from Les Mées

    18.9km

    01:52

    520m

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. The Pénitents of Les Mées – Malijai loop from Les Mées

    25.3km

    02:30

    680m

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    February 12, 2023

    This geological site which adjoins the village of Mées is very impressive and remarkable for the rock formations which stand before you. They are more than 100 meters high. These imposing columns are made up of naturally cemented and then eroded rocks and pebbles called Poudingues.

    Legend has it that around the year 800 Count Raimbaud, victorious against the Saracens, brought back seven of their most beautiful women from the Crusades in order to take them to his castle. They were finally taken under good escort by monks coming from the nearby Lure mountain. They were turned to stone when a strong wind blew their hoods off, forcing them to look at the beautiful prisoners.

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      November 24, 2024

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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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