Mont Ventoux offers a unique and unforgettable riding experience with regular appearances in the Tour de France. With its unforgiving gradients, exposed summit and dramatic weather conditions, Mont Ventoux is a bucket-list challenge for cyclists from around the world.
You can ride Ventoux from three classic sides:
The most famous and demanding ascent begins in Bédoin. At 21.5 km with an average gradient of 7.5%, it is known for its long, relentless stretches through dense forest. This is the route most often featured in professional racing and the one most riders dream of conquering.
Starting from Malaucène, this 21 km climb offers a slightly more varied profile. While similar in difficulty to Bédoin, it includes changes in gradient that provide brief moments of recovery between steep sections. Slightly more irregular than Bédoin, with steep ramps and short recoveries. Less crowded but equally tough.
The Sault route is the longest at 26 km but also the most gradual, averaging around 5%. It winds through open countryside and lavender fields before joining the Bédoin route for the final, toughest kilometres to the summit.
Reaching the summit of Mont Ventoux is more than just a ride—it’s an accomplishment. Whether you choose the legendary Bédoin route or take on all three ascents in a single day, Ventoux offers a challenge that will test your limits and leave a lasting impression.
Plan your ride, prepare well, and experience one of cycling’s greatest climbs.
