Information : At the foot of the Mont Ventoux 4 days
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High above us soars the Mont Ventoux (1909 metres), the "Géant de Provence" that cyclists the world over fear and respect. But there are also innumerable little roads which run hither and thither, weaving their way over the lower slopes of the mountain for the delight of cyclists whose pleasure is more about enjoying the countryside than breaking records!
Small winding roads link vineyards, olive groves, orchards and fields of lavender. Along the way, cyclists making their way through the heart of this austere yet lovely limestone countryside can enjoy exploring typical little villages that surprise by their charm and character.
Every day there's a different outing with new places and faces to see.
This charming, off-the-beaten-track Provençal village bears witness to a bygone grandeur and has a peaceful atmosphere in every season. Take the time to stroll along the fountains trail and wander the narrow lanes down to the semi-circular washhouse.
Dinner on your own and night in a 3 star hotel with its own pool.
D2
From Mollans sur Ouvèze to Sault
36 km stage with total uphill 740 metres (level 3/5). About 4hrs30.
You'll discover the valley of the Toulourenc, following this capricious river that flows at the foot of the Mont Ventoux. If you reach the foot of the hanging village of Brantes around lunchtime or coffee time, treat yourself to the detour up to this perched village and take in the striking view of the Mont Ventoux. Or, a little further on in the flat valley, stop off at Savoillans, a charming village that is home to a renowned inn. A few kilometres on, you'll spot Reilhanette, another perched village standing proudly opposite Montbrun-les-Bains.
You then leave the north face of the Ventoux to enter a landscape transformed by lavender and olive cultivation — a patchwork scented with Provence all the way to Sault.
Dinner on your own and night in a 3 star hotel.
D3
Around Sault towards the Gorges de la Nesque or the ascent of the Mont Ventoux
Option 1 — 30 km stage with total uphill 650 metres. About 3hrs.
A route that takes you into the heart of the lavender landscapes and their charming hamlets. You climb up to the viewpoint at Le Rède, the high point of the ride, from where you can contemplate the Mont Ventoux overlooking the Gorges de la Nesque.
Option 2 — 51 km stage with total uphill 1220 metres. About 5 to 6hrs. (Shorter variant available: 40 km, total uphill 700 metres, about 4hrs.)
The ascent of the Mont Ventoux from Sault is the easiest of the three routes, but also the longest. We suggest an out-and-back ride so you can turn back if you're not feeling up to it. A legendary 'hors catégorie' mountain pass, the Mont Ventoux has drawn amateur and professional cyclists alike since the invention of the bicycle! Some of the great pages in the history of the Tour de France have been written on its hairpin bends.
Dinner on your own and night in a 3 star hotel.
D4
From Sault to Mollans sur Ouvèze
40 km stage with total uphill 300 metres (level 2/5). About 3hrs30.
One of the pleasures of today's ride is a profile with more downhill than uphill. You'll therefore have time to explore the hilltop village of Montbrun-les-Bains and perhaps treat yourself to a little detour via Buis-les-Baronnies, whose shady terraces have an undeniable charm.
3 nights with breakfast included in a 3 star hotel
Luggage transport
Parking for the duration of the stay
Travel dossier via the "Safrantours" guiding app
Technical and logistical assistance
Optional
Bike rental from :
Bike for adult or junior : 130 €
Trailer bike : 60 €
Child seat : 20 €
Electric power bike rental for adult or junior: 170 €
What's not included?
Lunches, dinners, beverage and extra
Round trip transfer from Home to the first accomodation
Facultative cancellation and repatriation insurance
Characteristics of circuits
Self-guided cycling tour, going from place to place, unaccompanied
Roads: small country roads
Bikes required: road bikes and hybrid/trekking bikes
Organisation
The organisation of your holiday at the foot of the Mont Ventoux has been designed to give you a relaxed and enjoyable experience:
The accommodation has been carefully selected by Safrantours for the quality of its services and the attention paid to travellers' comfort.
Your luggage is transported from one stage to the next so that you can make the most of every day.
Throughout your trip, you are guided safely thanks to our easy-to-use navigation app.
Assistance is available 7 days a week should you need it.
The routes have been designed to favour the discovery of the landscapes and heritage, in a spirit of enjoyment and relaxation rather than sporting performance.
At each stage, for lunch as well as dinner (when it is not included), we take care to suggest carefully chosen addresses to help you discover the local flavours and gastronomy.
N.B : the accommodation described above is given as an indication and may vary according to availability at the moment your reservation is finalized.
Access
By car
Highway A7 exit Bollène - 50 km
By air
Marseille-Provence airport or Lyon St-Exupéry airport
By train
Orange railway station then by bus or taxi to Mollans-sur-Ouvèze. The entrance to the first accommodation with public transports is not recommended. Call the agency for more information
Comments
Global note
4.5
Voyage semi-itinérant bien organisé par SafranTours au pays du vélo avec de très jolis paysages (lavandes, vignesn petits villages en pierres et vue sur le Ventoux). C'était une première pour nous et nous renouvellerons très certainement.
Séjour très agréable en plein coeur de la Provence et de ses senteurs. Beau circuit, adapté pour cyclistes ayant un niveau moyen.
Secteur géographique se prêtant bien à ce type de randonnées. De beaux paysages dominés par le Ventoux.
Séjour très agréable, circuits vélo très bien adaptés. Très belles découvertes.
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