The Mélan mountain peak, which rises to an altitude of 1708 m, is the peak of Cluchette. It closes the Duyes valley to the north and heralds the Monges massif. It provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the Durance valley and the Provençal mountains.
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The Mélan mountain peak, which rises to an altitude of 1708 meters, is the peak of Cluchette. It closes the Duyes valley to the north and heralds the Monges massif, in the heart of the Haute Provence Geopark.
The Mélan mountain provides an excellent vantage point overlooking the Durance Valley and the Provençal mountains. Due west, the Lure mountain looms, followed by Mont Ventoux. To the south, following the Durance valley, you'll see the Pénitents des Mées and then the distant Sainte-Victoire. To the north, the peaks of the Dévoluy massif stand out against the sky.
Below, you will see the Route du Temps – one of the five discovery routes of the Haute-Provence Geopark, heading towards Sisteron or Saint-Geniez.
You can also pay close attention to the sounds of the forest. Chamois and mouflons have made the surrounding undergrowth their own. A pair of golden eagles have found their home here, competing for the skies with gliders whose wings seem to skim the mountain ridge. The site is home to a wealth of biodiversity.