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Cycle racing – Mont Ventoux

After the Alpe d’Huez, Ventoux is one of the most famous cycling mountains in France. Not only because the climb is steep, long and full of history, but also because wind, cold and heat often add to the challenge. This “bald mountain” is rarely an easy one to bag. For many (mostly) men, the ascent up the Ventoux is a challenge to be ticked off the bucket list. Because of this, you will never cycle alone here.

“Up up up! Upwards on the bicycle, trained or not trained, it remains a special event!”

Château Ferrassières regularly accommodates both individual cyclists and entire groups aiming to conquer Mont Ventoux. Its location near Sault is ideal, but it is also central for numerous other cycling routes, such as the renowned Col de l’Homme Mort towards the hinterland.

Mont Ventoux can be climbed in more ways than one. The ride from Bédoin is the most famous ascent of the Ventoux, more than 21 kilometres long. In stormy weather, this is the toughest climb, because you are ascending along “moonscapes”. However, you can also depart from Sault or Malaucène.
From the top, you get to enjoy views of the area far and wide. And, of course, after the ascent comes the descent, which is very enjoyable on the Ventoux. Many cyclists have broken their personal speed record here.
Being well prepared is important: read up on this capricious, but beautiful, ‘giant of Provence’ in advance.

You will find an Office du Tourisme (Tourist Information Office) in all the places of interest around the area. They have some wonderful free leaflets with cycling routes. Be sure to pop in – their information is excellent, and this way you will ensure you don’t miss any of the beauty that the area has to offer.
There are also countless websites that offer more information about the extensive cycling opportunities in this area.

A random selection:
Cycle routes in Provence, Mont Ventoux – https://www.provence-cycling.co.uk/cyclingroutes/mont-ventoux/offer-101-2.html

Hiring a bicycle
Should you wish to hire a good bicycle, you will find what you need in Sault, at Albion Cycles.
Website: http://www.albioncycles.com/en
Tel: 0033 4 90 64 09 32

Tripadvisor: reviews Mont Ventoux

Fietsen naar de top van de Mont Ventoux kan van uit Sault, Malaucène of Bedoin. Kijk op de kaart en zie ook Ferrassières waar je heerlijk bij kunt komen en overnachten.
Tijdens het fietsen rond de Mont Ventoux fiets je in de zomer door prachtige lavendelvelden. Overal zie je de top van de berg uit de verte.
De beklimming van de Mont Ventoux met de fiets kan vanuit Sault, Malaucène en Bedoin, deze laatste is de meest uitdagende klim voor wielrenners.
De kale reus - de Mont Ventoux in Frankrijk - is een mythische berg voor menig wielrenner. Overal in de omgeving doemt de typerende kale, witte bergtop op. Verdwalen is onmogelijk!
Met zijn bijna 2km is de Mont Ventoux een bestemming op menige Bucket List van de echte fietser of wielrenner. Het uitzicht is bij mooi weer adembenemend. Soms zie je zelfs de Mont Blanc.
Bovenop de Franse Mont Ventoux prijkt de typerende witte toren - als een baken in de wijde omgeving. De D974 is de route naar de top. Wie durft?