The water bassin Circuit in Sault area

This circuit follows the winding, historical road between Sault and Carpentras, to discover the beauty of the Nesque River Canyons and the carved water reservoirs along the Nesque River. Start in Villes-sur-Auzon, and see the water basins located at the bottom of ravines and valleys, and more typical ones such as the Lauze, and Fayol. The Fayol water basin used to be a stopping point on the road to reach Sault. Lastly, arriving near the Castelleras, you will see a new 'water basin' and have a magnificent view over the Nesque canyons, the Cire rock and its 'cathedral»! 1) Stages: Villes-sur-Auzon - La Lauze - Castelleras: Half day. 28 km. 2) Description of the itinerary: 1 - Villes-sur-Auzon: leave the twon, take the direction of Monieux on the D 942. Then take the direction of the 'Ravin de Malaval'. Park and walk toward the ravine until you see the Veillère water basin, near the Nesque River bed. 2) La Lauze: continue on the road in the direction of the place named 'La Lauze'. Park and walk approximately 100 m to see the Liquettes water basin. 3) Le Gite: continue on your road on the D942, and stop at the stage lodging. Here you will see the 'Annelles' water basin. 4) The Old Inn: continue on in the direction of Monieux and stop at the old inn to see the Fayol water basin (old abandoned village). 5) Combe de Puits Verrier: continue on your road, along the Nesque River, and stop near the Combe du Puits Verrier. Park and walk a while to see the Puits Verrier water basin. 5) Castelleras: continue on the road to Caterlleras, up to the old oppidum. Discover this water basin, and admire the view over the Nesque River Canyons from the lookout point. Continue on the road to Carpentras or Villes-sur-Auzon.