Mont Ventoux, Provence

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Mont Ventoux

The Giant of Provence: up through the forest from Bédoin to Chalet Reynard, across the bare white scree to the summit at 1,909 m, then down to Malaucène. The top is closed in winter.
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Length27 miles43 km
Driving timeAbout 1 hr 5 minwithout stops
OpenMay to Novusually
RoadTwo-lanebusy in summer
Low carsGood
MotorcyclesGreat

Before you go

Hundreds of cyclists climb it on a summer morning: go early or late, pass wide, and expect wind at the top. The summit road shuts in winter, usually mid-November to May.

Which way round

Up from Bédoin through the forest to Chalet Reynard and over the top, down to Malaucène.

When it’s open

Usually open May to Nov. Opening depends on the snow, so check the status before you go.

The route

  1. Bédoin
  2. Chalet Reynard
  3. summit
  4. Malaucène

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