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Melina
June 5, 2024
Hiking
The spectacular Pénitents were sculpted by erosion in the pudding, a rock made up of pebbles torn from the Alps during their elevation and dumped here by rivers over a period ranging from 2 to 12 million years. Legend has it that these are monks who were petrified because they turned around when beautiful Moorish women passed by...
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Martin Hartwig
August 1, 2018
Hiking
Breathtaking views open up again and again from behind the Pénitents (the rock formation "The Penitents") and beyond that further across the valley of the Durance River.
Difficult to walk, lots of rolling stones and a very narrow path directly on the mountain ridge. Sturdy hiking shoes, good surefootedness and a head for heights are strongly recommended!
Difficult to walk, lots of rolling stones and a very narrow path directly on the mountain ridge. Sturdy hiking shoes, good surefootedness and a head for heights are strongly recommended!
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Jochen
August 24, 2023
Hiking
Very spectacular hike above the cliffs of Les Mees, with great views. However, good sure-footedness (sturdy shoes) and a head for heights are absolutely necessary!
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160m
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Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Hiking the easy 1.7-mile Chapelle Saint-Roch by the Sentier des Pénitents trail offers unique geological formations and panoramic views.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Distance 883 m
Uphill 100 m
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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.
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