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Mont Ventoux Weekend
France, Provence
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€ 690/person (including taxes)
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3 Days
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Guided tour
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2 Active level
Well known for its vineyards and lavender fields, Provence is above all a cycling paradise ! What better way to challenge yourself than to tackle the infamous Mont Ventoux, a regular fixture for the Tour de France and a mecca for the passionate cyclist.
Day 1
Arrive in Provence
After landing in Marseille, you’ll be transferred to a beautiful B&B in Saint Pierre de Vassols. We will make sure your bikes are properly fitted so you can power through the next two days.
Time permitting a short ride is planned for the afternoon.
Day 2
Dentelles de Montmirail
At the foothills of the Mont Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail will take you through some of the most beautiful villages of the northern Vaucluse. This is cycling paradise !
105km with 1900m+
Night in B&B in Saint Pierre de Vassols
Day 3
Mont Ventoux
The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived – it is time to tackle the Mont Ventoux. You’ll warm up with a cycle the small town of Bédoin, where the classic and hardest ascent of Mont Ventoux starts.
Make sure you pace yourself up to Chalet Reynard since the last 9 km is where it is going to hurt. Once summited, we will take a long descent via the picturesque Gorges de la Nesque.
90km with 2000m+
Shower and transfer to Marseille airport for flights departing from 8pm onwards.
Extra night possible on request + transfer to Marseille airport on the morning of Day 4 .