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Monieux

Nesque Gorge – Nice tunnel loop from Monieux

Hard

4.8

(103)

4,405

riders

Nesque Gorge – Nice tunnel loop from Monieux

03:12

45.4km

900m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Mont-Ventoux

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Parking

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114 m

Monieux

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The town of Monieux, in addition to its medieval village, has a Romanesque chapel built under a rock shelter and dedicated to Saint Michel. It is located in the Nesque …

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4.32 km

Kleiner Tunnel

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3

5.67 km

Arcade

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A wonderfully quiet road to warm up for the big climb via Sault to Mont Ventoux.

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8.80 km

Nesque Gorge

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The Nesque gorges are breathtaking views, a long but very gentle and gradual climb, asphalt of impeccable quality. A dream route that fulfills all the wishes of the happy cyclist one by one. You can't get enough of these gorges.

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9.14 km

Arcades in the rock

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The Nesque road, which allows you to travel through the heights of the Nesque gorges, offers some lovely surprises like this rocky arch.

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9.17 km

Nice tunnel

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All in all, a dream route, even through these natural tunnels. But watch out for oncoming traffic. It's all quite narrow here and very busy in high season. And you …

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23.2 km

The Nesque gorges from Villes-sur-Auzon

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is a wonderfull road with an incredible view. With the roadbike you wil enjoy it the most if you start in Villes-sur-Auzon and ride towards Monieux, the road go’s …

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42.2 km

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45.4 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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44.5 km

837 m

122 m

Surfaces

45.2 km

132 m

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Comments

June 16, 2023,Fahrradtour
Hi, the tour of the Gorges de la Nesque was recommended by Daniel from Weinhof; he wants to do the tour with his racing bike. despite the motor, it was relatively exhausting, but the second half was just awesome. All right, dad

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The route is becoming more and more beautiful and the return is very easy

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