ペイリュイの天然記念物・トップ6

very pleasant no particular difficulty

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...

On the high plateau of the monastery there is a rock trail that leads directly along the slope or the rocks of the slope. There are fantastic views along the route.

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!

The Graille pass is probably the most famous pass in the Alps without even knowing it. So that? Because it is the obligatory step to reach the mountain of Lure. It is one of the first steps of the southern Alps. It is often compared to Mount Ventoux for its easily climbed, bald summit. Also well known to shepherds, the Pas de la Graille has been a path of transhumance since prehistoric times. The D53 connects Saint-Etienne-les-Orgues with Valbelle.

Stage at 1597 m before the signal from the mountain of Lure. You have a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape.

This beautiful part of the trail strays slightly from the Durance and gives you a glimpse of the geological formation of the Mées penitents in the distance. The trail itself is very pleasant to walk.

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.