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

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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!

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Jochen

August 24, 2023

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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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Distance 883 m

Uphill 100 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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57 %

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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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