The Giant of Provence

Mont Ventoux is a 3-hour drive from Nice, but its legendary status makes this a worthwhile and unforgettable trip.

Day 1 is arrival into Nice, with the possibility of a ride from Nice.
We depart Nice early on day 2 for one of the towns at the foot of Ventoux, from where we embark on our first day’s ride, including the stunning Gorges de la Nesque, with an overnight stay near Ventoux.

Day 3 is Mont Ventoux itself. We climb from Bedoin, the classic route up through the forest and past Chalet Reynard. Those who want to can do a second ascent from Malaucene (100m less climbing than from Bedoin, but with some longer steep sections), and the most hardcore of all can do the third ascent from Sault. We reconvene at the end of the day for the return to Nice.

We depart day 4 with the option of a ride for those with later flights.

You can extend your stay by tacking on extra days if you wish, so you can experience the fantastic terrain accessible from Nice: the Col d’Eze, the Col de la Madone, the Col de Braus, the Col du Turini, and location for the summit finish of Paris-Nice in 2016 the fabulous plateau of La Madone d’Utelle.