Gorges de la Nesque, near Sault
The gorges de la Nesque is an impressive and wild canyon of around 12 kilometres in length, scoured out by the river at its bottom.
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Guided Mountain Biking and Road Cycling around Mont Ventoux & Provence
Ventoux Bikes Trip was created in 1993 by Farid Bourebrad, a cross-country and downhill professional. The company is ideally situated in Monieux at the foot of Mount Ventoux, a great starting point for many a great ride.
The company is ideally situated in Monieux at the foot of Mount Ventoux, a great starting point for many a great ride.
All are welcome as the rides are specifically arranged in advance. Farid even offers training for experienced riders. From road cycling through the Luberon, ascending the Mont Ventoux (following the Tour de France! Note: this ride requires serious preparation) to mountain and downhill biking it is all there for fulfilling all your wishes and more. More recently e-bikes (with electric motor assistance) have been introduced so that all can enjoy discovering the beautiful environment on discovery excursions.
The gorges de la Nesque is an impressive and wild canyon of around 12 kilometres in length, scoured out by the river at its bottom.
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