Mont- Ventoux
Provence
April to June & Sept
€3099.00
6 Days / 5 Nights
Your Journey
Conquering the "Giant of Provence" Mont-Ventoux will definitely be this weeks’ milestone. Contrary to Wout Van Aert, in 2021, you will climb the "Bald mountain only once, from Bedoin side.. After at least 2 hours of intense effort, not only will you enjoy an exceptional vista up to the Alps, but also a deep sense of personal achievement. This climb is considered as the toughest in professional cycling.
Throughout this week you will explore the beautiful sun-drenched countryside roads, enjoy the cicada songs, ride through hilltop terracotta villages,and experience the slow pace of Provence and its world-famous cuisine and hospitality.
Journey Highlights
- Enter cycling legend by conquering Mont-Ventoux
- Ride on quiet Provençale country-side roads & visit some of the most beautiful French Villages
- Ride a total of 355 Km & 5,957 m of vertical elevation
- Savor Provençale gastronomy & a Michelin* dinner
- Enjoy exceptional hospitality and camaraderie atmosphere
- Come back home with many peloton, safety & mechanical tips thanks to our daily Bike Clinic
- Focus on cycling, we’ll look after the rest !
Day 1 : Loop around Gordes
Shortly after arriving at your charming hotel in Gordes (one of France’s most beautiful villages), your road captain will lead you on a short loop to Limoux. This will be the perfect way to get accustomed to your bike, to get to know your fellow riders, discover the Provençale roads and maybe hear a few cicada.
Daily Mileage: 26 Km, Elev 478 m
Day 2 : Gordes - Gorges de la Nesque
Today's profile features a circuit around "Les Gorges de La Nesque" ( 18,6 Km at 2,3 %). Beforehand we will pass by the beautiful Senanques Abbey (12th Century), its lavender fields and its “nasty” climb (2,2km at 7,7 %). Today will be the perfect balance between superb sceneries, quiet roads carved in the mountain and a great warm-up before The Giant of Provence.
Daily Mileage: 83 Km, Elev 1,428 m
Day 3 : Gordes – south Vaucluse villages
Looking solely at todays distance and elevation, could be deceiving. Today we will visit several historic villages of Vaucluse. To enjoy those historical wonders, you will need, each time to make a short but intense effort, as each village seats on a hilltop. Worth mentioning that we will pass by Marquis de Sade's castle & a Roman bridge dating back 3 BC
Daily Mileage: 57,9 Km, Elev 913 m
Day 4 : Gordes - Mazan via Fontaine de Vaucluse
A great scenic ride that will lead us to our “base for our last 2 nights : chateau de Mazan. We will pass thru Isle sur la Sorgue, famous for its antiques stores and waterwheels on the Sorgue river. One of today's’ highlights will be our lunch : a superb Provençal lunch, set along pristine water flowing from the nearby spring
Daily Mileage: 60,3 Km, Elev 719 m
Day 5 : Mazan -Mont Ventoux – Return via Sault
Today is “Le Jour J” (D-day): The Giant of Provence awaits you. Mont Ventoux is part of the Tour de France history. It witnessed fierce batlles, in between Eddy Merckx & Poulidor, tragedy with the death of Tom Simpson in 1967. More recently you may remember Froome running the last few meters after a crash with a motorbike (2016). in 2021, Mont Ventoux was climbed twice by the peloton, with Wout Van Aert claiming the victory. Once you’ve conquered the Giant of Provence (21 Km at 7,45 %) one feels a deep sense of self-achievement. During the 2 hours + of efforts, one may meditate, while others may simply think of the non-stop 20 km of downhill that follows. Your road captain tip : breathe well, relax and ensure that your Strava is on!
Daily Mileage: 97 Km, Elev 1,921 m
Day 6 : Mazan- Beaumes de Venise- Suzette
very early ride, to admire the sunrise over the "Provençale" countryside, this is also an opportunity to witness the nature waking up and at the same time rewind together the memories of the week, we will then head back to the hotel for an "Au Revoir" breakfast. vi
Daily Mileage: 2631Km, Elev 498 m
Ride your own bike. Group & private journeys
- Ride your own bike:€ 150 discount
- No single supplement but couple/friend sharing discount (€ 100)
- Exciting Group prices (from 4 persons) Click here
- Make your journey private as soon as your party reaches 8 persons or if you wish to pay a minimum spend. For more info, Click here
All our Journeys are guaranteed: as soon as one guest confirms his/her journey it is GUARANTEED to take place. As soon as you do confirm your booking you may book your travel arrangements.
June 2023
Jas de Gordes
Domaine de Capelongue
Travelling to France & to your journey start
Flying to France: To minimize the risk of delays, recover from jet lag, we do advise you to land in Paris (CDG) on Saturday (Journey start on Sunday noon). To reach Avignon you will board a TGV (high-speed train) in Gare de Lyon, for TGV information, bookings please check https://www.raileurope.com/index.html
Your Arrival & Departure
We will welcome you at Avignon TGV station on Sunday at 12.00 pm. While we do not handle train & plane booking we would be happy to advise on the best travel options. At the end of your journey, on Friday, we will drive you back to Avignon TGV station, to be able to board your return TGV from 12:00 pm onwards
Dining
We wish to make your journey as memorable and diverse as possible. For a year, we have hand-picked a superb collection of quality, local and authentic restaurants. All selected restaurants propose a genuine cuisine using local & seasonal products. Contrary to other Tour operators, ALL your meals are included, with matching wines and mineral water. Your Journey also includes a 2* Michelin dinner (5 courses) with matching wines. All hotels and restaurants cater to specific dietary needs, do not hesitate to inform us in advance.
Your Bike
We have selected one of the best bike currently on the market: TREK Domane SL7 Di2. While its features are similar to "Tour de France peloton" machines (Full Carbon, Electronic Transmission), and are appropriate for the terrain, you may also wish to upgrade to a superior bike category or wheelset Click Here. For your convenience, we will supply you with a Helmet, and desired pedal type.
Road Captains & On Road support
Each day, your road captain will open the road, lead you through charming villages, traffic-less country roads, advise on how to tackle the next climb and all the while, ensure your safety and comfort. As experienced cyclists, we know that it is always reassuring to feel a presence along the way. This is why an assistance vehicle will follow you in case of a puncture or if one needs beverages, snacks, an extra layer or even wish to rest for a while.
RIDE & BÉLOVÉLO BIKE CLINIC
Every day several mileage and speed average options will be available to suit all fitness levels. To provide a genuine, safe and personalized experience the group size will be limited to 15 guests in a week. You may also enjoy a daily BéloVélo Bike Clinic during which our Road Captains will teach you tips of the peloton, mechanical advise and much more
Thanking your Road Captain
All year long, your Road Captains do work very hard to make your BéloVélo journey as memorable and authentic as possible. At the end of your journey, You may recognize such dedication by tipping your Road Captains Based on your level of enjoyment we advise tipping 6 to 10 % of your Journey price. Tips are shared equally within the team
