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Mont Ventoux is a bare limestone mountain in Provence, France, with a height of 1,910 m (6,270 ft). It is known for its windy summit, its ecological diversity, and its inclusion in the Tour de France cycling race.
Mont Ventoux is a 20.8km long and 1594m high ascent in Provence, France, with an average gradient of 7.7%. It is a challenging and scenic climb that attracts many cyclists and tourists, and has been featured in the Tour de France.
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1. You need to be fit to climb Ventoux by bike; if you haven’t trained, you are going to struggle. We also strongly suggest you practice descending hairpin corners before you arrive. This is not the place to learn. 2. At an absolute minimum, you will need arm warmers, leg warmers and a windproof jacket for the summit. If the weather looks bad, pack...
5. Plan your route before you visit. Our ultimate guide to cycling Ventoux contains loads of information on each of the three ways up: via Bédoin, Malaucène or Sault. 6. The road is relatively narrow in many places. Expect lots of cars and other cyclists, particularly in summer. 7. Other than for the Sault route (where there are no markers), milest...
8. An important part of cycling Ventoux is the notorious weather. The banner photo for this article was taken on one of our rides up Ventoux in early summer – but so was the photo below… 9. More on this below, but bear in mind that it can seem fine at the bottom, even though there’s thick fog and a cold wind further up. If you have any flexibility ...
11. Check the forecast the day before your ride and before you set out. You can check the current temperature at the summit and windspeed and direction here. If the wind looks very strong then choose whichever route that will mean it is mainly behind you (e.g. if the wind is coming from the northwest, don’t do the Sault route). The wind gusts over ...
Tips for the summit
14. Get your extra layers of clothes on quickly! Even if you aren’t planning on hanging around, you’ll need them for the descent. 15. If you have a support car, note that parking is limited and you may struggle to park in summer. 16. If the weather permits, remember to enjoy the incredible view from the summit – and take a photo to record your success! (In case you are wondering, the lighthouse-like building is a meteorological observatory that was built in 1882 but is no longer in use. It is...
Mt Ventoux cycling photographers
18. During high season on the Bédoin and Sault routes, Mount Ventoux photographers take photos of you on your way to the summit after Chalet Reynard. You can visit their website and buy the photo later.
And finally – French cycling laws
19. Be aware of France’s equivalent of the Highway Code, and particularly the specific rules for cyclists. The pictogram below summarises the obligatory equipment you should have to avoid being fined. We rarely see road cyclists in France with lights or bells, and we ourselves have never had any problems, but it’s best to be aware of the rules and make your own decision.
Learn how to prepare, plan and enjoy your ride up Mont Ventoux, the iconic French mountain. Find out about routes, weather, wind, summit, photography and more from epicroadrides.com and Mont Ventoux Cycling Club.
Jan 19, 2018 · One of cycling’s most storied climbs—renowned for its stark moonscape summit, where strong winds can add resistance to an already taxing nearly 9 percent average grade—Mont Ventoux is ...
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