Mont Ventoux Cycling Weekend
4 Days Starting and ending in Sault
Visiting: Sault, Mount Ventoux, Monieux, Gorges de la Nesque
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MSV
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 16
Physical rating:
Challenging / Tough
Age range:
16 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
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.
Highlights
Itinerary
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Day 1 : Start Sault At The Foot Of Ventoux; Short Warm Up Ride Through The Provencal Countryside.
Location: Sault, Mount Ventoux, Monieux
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Start Sault, right at the foot of Mont Ventoux. After time to check bikes and
make any final adjustments, we will head out for a short warm up ride south
west from Sault through the Provencal countryside around Monieux. That
evening there will be a welcome meeting with your leader and the opportunity
to discuss the route in more detail.
Cycle approx. 38km with 520m ascent
*Comfortable hotel*
Day 2 : Descend Through The Gorges De La Nesque; Climb Mont Ventoux (1912M) From Bedoin Via The Famous Tour De France Route.
Location: Gorges de la Nesque, Mount Ventoux
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we head to the iconic Mont Ventoux! Our ride starts with a great
descent that winds itself through the magnificent Gorges de la Nesque. This
is a lovely ride in its own right, but only the start of today's excitement.
Arriving in Bedoin we can stop for a coffee break before starting the climb
up Mont Ventoux (1912m) by the most famous Tour de France route. It is
certainly a challenge as the road climbs for 21.5km at an average of 7.5% to
the summit. The final 5km are tough with pitches as steep as 10.7 %, you'll
have earnt a celebratory drink by the top! A scenic 30km descent takes us
back to Sault, probably for another celebratory drink.
Day 3 : Cycle Through Undulating Rural Scenery To Malaucene; Climb Ventoux Via A Less Ridden But Equally Spectacular Route.
Location: Mount Ventoux
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we set out on the bikes to take on Ventoux for the second
time, but this time via the less ridden and equally beautiful ascent from
Malaucene. The first part of our ride is mainly downhill as we follow a
lovely balcony road in the foot hills of Ventoux before arriving in the town
of Malaucene, here we can stop for a coffee and snack break before starting
the climb up Ventoux. The ascent form this side has an average gradient of
7.2% and rises 1535m over the 21.2km, making it in theory a little easier
than yesterday’s ride. From the summit we have a brilliant 35km of downhill
all the way back to the hotel in Sault.
Day 4 : Optional Self-Guided Morning Ride; Trip Ends In Sault
Location: Sault
Meals Included: Breakfast
For the final day of the tour you have the option to head out on a short ride
before the airport transfer. The self-guided ride follows a road to the south
of the Nesque gorges through small traditional towns like Saint-Jean and
Methamis before turning and climbing up the Nesque Gorge road back to Sault.
This climb is 19.7km long with a total elevation of 444m at an average
gradient of 2.3% making it a perfect climb after two tough days on the bike.
Once back at the hotel there will be time to pack bags and any bikes brought
from home before the tour ends here.
What's Included
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All accommodation (see below)
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Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
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All breakfasts
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Tour leader throughout
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All transport and listed activities
What's Not Included
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Visas or vaccinations
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Travel insurance
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Local bike hire (available on request)
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Single accommodation (available on request)
Food
All breakfasts are included. Lunch and evening meals are at your own expense. For breakfast you can expect a large buffet with eggs, meat, bread, yoghurt, cereals, jam and of course, croissants. Tea and coffee is available throughout the day in the hotel restaurant. Lunches and dinners are not included, giving you the flexibility to select your own diet and the option to try more items on the menu. There are some great bars and restaurants in the town offering superb local dishes and the hotel restaurant is also superb, with a varied menu and popular bar attracting friendly locals for a drink. We suggest that you budget around £20 - £30 per day for an evening meal including drinks. For lunch you can either stop in cafes or restaurants or (weather dependant) have the guide set up a picnic on route; we recommend budgeting between £5-15 per day for lunches. We also recommend that you budget another £5 per day for coffee / cake stops whilst out riding. We recommend that you bring your favourite energy bars/products with you as there are limited options available locally.
Accommodation
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 nights in a charming family-run hotel
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
UK passport holders do not need visas for this trip. Other nationalities should check with the relevant embassies.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum 16 year age can go on this tour.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No vaccinations are obligatory.
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What is the maximum group size?
16
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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