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Ventoux Express
offered by supplier M09630 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 4
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 20
people
Destination(s):
France
Specialty Categories:
Bicycle Touring
Sightseeing
Season: April - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 445 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 445 Euro (EUR)
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Our tour is also a goal in itself as it will allow you to climb up Ventoux from two or three sides. If your goal is to take up the challenge of Les Cinglés du Ventoux and climb Mont Ventoux from each of the 3 ways up on the same day!, we'll take care of the paperwork for you. Besides doing Ventoux, you will ride through some of the most beautiful parts of Provence (Gorges de la Nesque, Dentelles de Montmirail). Note that a 3-day extension can be added to your trip in the stunningly beautiful lavender-growing area of Sault. Note that the Etape du Tour for which Cyclomundo is an Official Tour Operator will finish at the top of Ventoux on July 20.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival - Afternoon ride through Luberon (70 km or 44 miles)
Our tour starts from Bedoin, at the foot of the Giant of Provence, all 1,1910 m (5,700 ft.) of Mont-Ventoux! Note that if you arrive in Avignon, we'll transfer you at no additional cost. Before getting on your bike for our suggested 70-km ride, you will meet our local representative who will give you all the necessary materials, go over your next few days' itinerary and answer all your questions. Your afternoon ride will take you through two of France's prettiest villages, Venasque and Gordes.
Day 2: Ventoux from Bedoin "The Classic Way" (60 km or 37 miles)
Today's the day! You'll climb Ventoux the classic way, from Bedoin. The climb from Bedoin is the toughest, it is also the one most often done by Tour de France riders. The record to beat is 55 minutes 52 held by Iban Mayo. The views from the top are climb-worthy as are the exhilarating dowhnill to Malaucene where lunch options are many. You'll then return to Bedoin following a scenic roller-coaster road through Cotes-du Ventoux vineyards and pine trees.
Day 3: Ventoux from Malaucene (56 km or 38 miles)
Your second way up Ventoux will be done from the west side of the mountain. Although slightly easier, it is still a challenging climb that requires and excellent fitness level, the appropriate gearing, and a lightweight jacket (even on summer's hottest days, the bald mountain can be dreadfully cold!) Gravity will take you down through fragrant and colorful fields of lavender all the way to Sault where you'll stay for the next three nights. Feel free to use the rest of the day to wander through the pretty town of Sault. Note that "apres-velo" massages can be arranged.
Day 4: Morning Recovery Loop through wine-making Dentelles-de-Montmirail (77 km or 48 miles). Today's recovery ride will take you through the scenic area known as the Dentelles-de-Montmirail with its interesting rock formations ("dentelles" is "lace") and its very famous wine-making villages such as Beaumes-de-Venise, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, or Seguret. Also of interest on today's ride is Vaison-la-Romaine where you may want to stop for a quick look at France's largest archaelogical site. After returning to your hotel, we'll transfer you to Avignon.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 3-night accommodations in a 3-star property
- Daily breakfast
- 3 dinners (drinks are not included)
- Detailed directions/Climb profiles
- Transfers to/from Avignon
- Assistance if necessary
- All tax and service charges
Price Excludes:
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature
- Bike rentals. Rental bikes can be arranged through us. Please contact us for more information.
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