Relaxing in Nature by the Giant of Provence - “Biking Discoveries of the Secrets of Mont Ventoux”
Welcome to the very heart of the Mont Ventoux Biosphere Reserve for three days of relaxation and discovery in close contact with the Giant of Provence. The “Cycling Trips around Mont Ventoux" reveal all the diversity of the land here and the deeply-rooted savoir-faire, which come together to forge the inimitable lifestyle. Outdoor activities and sports are an integral part of life here, and the slopes of Mont Ventoux are the scene for lots of sports fun – mountain-biking, rock-climbing, hiking …
For more details on the rides…
- Gateway to Mont Ventoux
- From the Plains to the Piedmont
- The Terrasses du Ventoux
Road book…
Day 1: From the Plains to the Piedmont 35 km…
Leave from the village of Caromb, and cycle through diverse landscapes with a mix of huerta and piedmont. Man has long farmed the fertile soil between Mont Ventoux and the Comtat Venaissin, growing exceptional products. As you ride, you will see vegetable farms, AOC Ventoux vineyards, olive groves and cherry orchards. From Caromb to Modène, from Bédoin to Saint-Pierre-de-Vassols, en passant par Crillon-Le-Brave, Saint-Pierre-de-Vassols and Mazan, discover charming villages full of character and take the time to visit them.
Don’t miss...Bédoin: Chapel La Madelène and the ochre cliffs
Mazan: the sarcophagi, Notre-Dame de Pareloup, the Château of the Marquis de Sade
Things to do…
Outdoors: See the various proposals from the Tourism Office in Bedoin.
Food: Provençal markets in Bedoin and Mazan every Monday morning. Provencal market in Caromb on Tuesday mornings.
Visit the wine cellars and wine estates that work with "Ventoux Cyclists Welcome"
Day 2: Gateway to Mont Ventoux 23 km…
Leave Bédoin behind and ride through Mont Ventoux foothills, amidst vineyards, orchards, ochre cliffs and traditional sheds. See the villages of Flassan and Mormoiron ; they extend a warm welcome. Enjoy the fresh cool water in their fountains; see the lovely colourful façades and the shady lanes lined by plane trees.
Don’t miss…
Bédoin: The geological phenomena Les Demoiselles Coiffées, the winding narrow streets in the hamlet Les Baux.
Things to do…
Food: See the Provencal market in Bédoin (every Monday morning) and in Mormoiron (every Tuesday morning).
Stop in the wine cellars, estates and the artisans that are part of "Ventoux Cyclists Welcome"
Outdoors: Swim and have fun at Salettes Lake in Mormoiron.
Day 3: The Terrasses du Ventoux 25 km…
Cycling is the very best way to discover the soils in the “Terrasses du Ventoux”, known for the top-quality production that comes from here. There are the unrivalled grapes – the "Muscat du Ventoux" - and the delicate fig from the Val de Nesque. This ride poses no problems. The Terrasses du Ventoux circuit is accessible to all and delivers unforgettable country riding pleasure. Drink in the landscapes of oak forest, vineyards and orchards that change with every passing season.
Don’t miss
Panorama: See Blauvac, a village built atop a rocky outcrop, with a 360° view over Mont Ventoux, the Comtat plain, the Dentelles de Montmirail and the Monts de Vaucluse.
Things to do…
Food: See the cellars and estates which are part of "Ventoux Cyclists Welcome". They often offer wine and vineyard-related events.
Organising your stay…
“Ventoux Cyclists Welcome” extra touches to simplify your stay…
- You can request bicycle delivery and pick-up from your biker renter wherever you are in the Mont Ventoux area.- Baggage transfer service provided by renters, accommodations and transporters in the “Ventoux Cyclists Welcome” network.
- Go with a professional cycling guide from “Ventoux Cyclists Welcome”.