Monieux is a region in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, situated at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Its landscape is characterized by the dramatic Gorges de la Nesque, along with bucolic forests, valleys, and mountain pastures. This diverse terrain provides a setting for several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
Monieux offers more than 50 routes across several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more. More…
104
Routes
4.6
(1007)
Average rating
23604
People visited

4.8
(230)
1,216
hikers
8.67km
02:55
330m
330m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.9
(10)
99
hikers
17.8km
05:35
560m
560m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(2)
33
hikers
8.22km
03:04
450m
450m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.3
(10)
32
hikers
8.43km
02:30
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(25)
1,477
riders
96.2km
05:26
2,230m
2,230m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(246)
7,234
riders
42.0km
02:22
960m
960m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(160)
5,065
riders
65.5km
03:14
1,020m
1,020m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(71)
3,029
riders
55.4km
02:52
980m
980m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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7
runners
16.3km
02:08
440m
430m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
6
runners
10.2km
01:16
250m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
21.5km
02:50
640m
640m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
81
runners
41.8km
04:39
920m
920m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(4)
146
riders
30.8km
02:09
580m
580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(14)
112
riders
51.9km
03:25
780m
780m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
100
riders
28.1km
02:04
640m
640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
51
riders
58.1km
04:17
1,260m
1,260m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(3)
42
riders
46.0km
03:38
1,370m
1,370m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(16)
272
riders
59.6km
04:19
1,490m
1,490m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
199
riders
72.5km
05:24
1,970m
1,980m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(8)
87
riders
46.2km
03:04
930m
930m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(3)
20
riders
38.9km
03:14
710m
710m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
6
riders
16.7km
01:26
340m
340m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

6
riders
60.5km
04:54
1,330m
1,320m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Monieux offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. The region features 89 routes across these sports. More than 105,000 visitors have shared their experiences on komoot.
Monieux is known for road cycling, particularly routes around Mont Ventoux and through the Gorges de la Nesque. These routes offer scenic views and challenging ascents. For detailed options, refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Monieux guide.
Monieux is a popular destination for hikers, with numerous trails departing directly from the village. The Gorges de la Nesque offers a notable 9 km (5.6 miles) loop trail. This trail allows exploration of features like the semi-troglodytic Saint Michel Chapel. Find more options in the Hiking around Monieux guide.
The most prominent natural feature is the Gorges de la Nesque, known for its dramatic rock faces and opportunities to spot birds of prey. The Nesque River carved these deep gorges. Monieux is also part of the "Reserve of Biosphere" of the Ventoux Mount.
The region offers varied terrain suitable for different skill levels, including options for touring cyclists. While specific family-friendly cycling routes are not detailed, the general cycling guides can help identify easier paths. Consider exploring the Cycling around Monieux guide for suitable options.
Monieux offers a range of cycling routes, from moderate inclines in the Nesque Gorge to challenging ascents like Mont Ventoux. Cyclists can find routes catering to various experience levels. Guides for specific sports provide more detailed difficulty information.
Komoot offers several guides for Monieux, including Road Cycling Routes around Monieux, Hiking around Monieux, and Cycling around Monieux. Additional guides cover Jogging, Gravel biking, and MTB.
Routes in Monieux have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 3,300 user ratings across all sports.
Yes, Monieux offers routes for Mountain biking. The varied terrain, including forests and valleys, provides suitable conditions for MTB. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Monieux guide.
The official website for Monieux is monieux.fr. For direct inquiries, the local contact number is +33490640309.
Monieux's varied terrain, including winding roads and picturesque trails, is suitable for jogging. Dedicated routes can be found in the Running Trails around Monieux guide.
The Gorges de la Nesque is a spectacular canyon in France, winding from Monieux to Villes-sur-Auzon. It is known for its wild beauty, dramatic rock faces over 100 meters (328 feet) high, and the Nesque River flowing at its base. It can be explored on foot or by touring cycle.

