Mont Ventoux Cycling Weekend
France
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Climb one of the Tour de France's most iconic mountains
Itinerary
Start Sault at the foot of Ventoux; short warm up ride through the Provencal countryside.
Descend through the Gorges de la Nesque; climb Mont Ventoux (1912m) from Bedoin via the famous Tour de France route.
Cycle through undulating rural scenery to Malaucene; climb Ventoux via a less ridden but equally spectacular route.
Optional self-guided morning Ride; trip ends in Sault
Additional Information
Standing at 1912m, Mont Ventoux is known as the 'Giant of Provence', a mass
of bare limestone rock that dominates the region and can be seen from miles
around. The region boasts some fabulous cycling and the climb has become
famously associated with the Tour de France, featuring 14 times since 1951.
We will tackle the climb from Bedoin, passing the Tommy Simpson memorial
along the way before later taking on the climb from Malaucene with its
spectacular views over the valleys below.
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