France - Provence
Mont Ventoux cycling Shortbreak
- From 250€ /pers
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- Guided Cycling
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- Challenging
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- Ref : A1958
Provence day trip: Mont Ventoux cycling - Challenging
About the cycling guided day trip in the Luberon
- Road bike included ( Contact us if you wish a Hybrid bike )
- E-Bike sup : Contact us
Today you are climbing the giant of Provence, the "Everest" of every cyclist : the Mont Ventoux. 21 km of climbing and a vertical mile of altitude gain. Have a look at our page dedicated to the Mont Ventoux. It's on the top of every amateur cyclist's bucket list: Ventoux. Touted as one of the most difficult climb in France, the scenery is as grandiose and the biking is tough.
Your guide leads you through the cherry orchards: a gradual section before the real climbing begins. Through a forest of cedar and then beech, a relentless section of 10km at almost 10% grade will ensure that you’re using the easiest gear on your bike. The forested section ends abruptly at the Chalet Reynard, where the famous lunar moonscape begins. The iconic tower that sits defiantly at the summit is only 6km farther, but it never seems to get closer as you continue upwards to the summit. Panoramic view on the whole Provence and on the Alps mountains at the top !
Two possible descent options:
- via Malaucène
- via the spectacular Nesque Gorge.
- Loop Ride
. Option 1 - Bedoin > Mont Ventoux > Malaucene > Bedoin
56km / 34.7 miles - Ascent: +1600 m / Descent: -1600 m
. Option 2 - Bedoin > Mont Ventoux > Via the spectacular Nesque Gorge > Bedoin
90km / 34.7 miles - Ascent: +1600 m / Descent: -1600 m - You meet your guide in Bedoin and start your cycling in Provence
- Depending on our pace, you will be back in Bedoin and finished by 4 to 5 pm
Highlights of the day trip
- Tackling France's most iconic climb: Mont Ventoux !
- From cherry orchards to lunar landscape in only 21km
- 1 restaurant lunch included
- Option: Descent through the spectacular Nesque Gorge
- Incredible panoramas at the top of Ventoux
Day trip info
- We confirm the private tour within 7 working days (subject to availability)
The ride
- Mont Ventoux is arguably the toughest thing you can do on a bike in France.
It's only suitable for those who are fit, and used to sustained high-intensity cardio exercise, lasting several hour sat a time, and preferably cycling experience on very hilly terrain. - We strongly recommend using E-bikes to make the riding more accessible to less experienced riders (with a supplement): we can also provide you with a E-road bike
The program of the day
- Start of the day: 9AM in Bedoin
- Loop Ride
. Option 1 - Bedoin > Mont Ventoux > Malaucene > Bedoin
56km / 34.7 miles - Ascent: +1600 m / Descent: -1600 m
. Option 2 - Bedoin > Mont Ventoux > Via the spectacular Nesque Gorge > Bedoin
90km / 34.7 miles - Ascent: +1600 m / Descent: -1600 m - End of the day : around 4 to 5 PM in Bedoin
INCLUDED
- 1 English and French-speaking cycling guide during the day tour
- 1 ROAD bike rental - helmet included
- 1 lunch picnic or restaurant
NOT INCLUDED
- E-Bike sup : Contact us
- Your transfer to the start / end of the ride
- Drinks
- Insurance
- Entrance fees - Items of personal nature
DO NOT FORGET TO BRING - You will need:
- Comfortable gym clothes are sufficient or you can choose to wear bicycle-specific clothing (bib-shorts and a cycling jersey)
- Wind/Rain jacket in case of wind, bad weather that can be store in your backpack (recommended)
- a collapsible backpack to store your items
- gloves and a warm hat (beanie) for the summit; it can get cold up on Ventoux and on the descent!
- Running shoes for the flat pedals
- Sun hat, sun protection (hat, sun cream)
- Bottle of water
- From 250€ /pers
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- Guided Cycling
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- Challenging
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- Ref : A1958
YOUR TRIP
How does it work
- 1 - Select your start date & accommodation choice and click “BOOK NOW”
- 2 - Enter your details
- 3 - Pay the deposit
- 4 - Wait for full confirmation before booking your flights
Book with confidence
- We manage the logistics of your trip ( hotel, luggage transfer, bike)
- We are a certified agency
- You reserve the right to refuse our offer, and request a refund
Contact us
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+33 (0)4 86 65 00 20
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contact@intura-travel.com
From the blog
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December 01, 2021
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Cycling
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