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Mont Ventoux from Bédoin

Bédoin, FranceRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

21 km
Distance
1,580 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,580 m
Distance
21 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km5 km10 km15 km21 kmHighest point1,888 m at 21.2 kmStart0 kmFinish21 km

Route overview

This climb suits experienced cyclists accustomed to sustained steep gradients and long climbs.

21.2 km climb of Mont Ventoux from Bédoin with 1580 m elevation gain on mainly paved roads.

The route starts in Bédoin at 308 m elevation and ascends continuously over 21 km to Mont Ventoux at 1888 m. It passes through Les Héritiers at 2.7 km, Les Fatigons at 4.6 km, and Saint-Estève at 5.5 km. The gradient averages 7.5% with sections up to 11.4% and a steepest 500 m at 22.3% near the start. The surface is almost entirely paved with 99% tarmac and 1% gravel. Road types include 10.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes, 6 km with cycle lanes, 3.7 km of minor roads, and 0.5 km on quiet streets. The longest named road is D 974 covering 16.7 km. Around 16.4 km of the route has speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Facilities near the start in Bédoin include a bakery, supermarket, bike shop, cafés, and restaurants. After 5.5 km there is drinking water available and toilets near the start and at 14.9 km. The longest stretch without café, shop or water is 9.4 km between 5.5 and 14.9 km. At the top are restaurants including the Restaurant Le Vendran just off route.

Highlights

  • Mont Ventoux summit at 1888 m
  • Tête de la Grave peak at 1627 m
  • Belvédère de Provence viewpoint near finish
  • Passing through Saint-Estève at 5.5 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Les Héritiers 2.7 km
  2. Les Fatigons 4.6 km
  3. Saint-Estève 5.5 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Mont Ventoux0.2 km21 km1577 m7.5 %11.4 %1888 m

High point 1888 m at 21.1 km; low point 308 m. Passes beneath Tête de la Grave, Mont Ventoux.

Mont Ventoux · starts at 0.2 km

20.9 km at 7.5% · 1577 m
40060080010001200140016001800ELEVATION (M)9.6%10%9.4%10%8.3%10%9.3%9.0%8.2%6.8%6.6%6.8%7.1%8.2%8.7%8.4%0 km1234567891011121314151617181920.9 kmDISTANCE (KM)Mont Ventoux · 1,888 mSTEEPEST 10.5%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
51% main road · 28% road with cycle lane · 17% minor road · 2% quiet street
Main roads
10.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
16.4 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
6 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
D 974 (17 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
99% climbing · 0% descending · 0% flat
Steep sections
17.6 km over 5% · 10.7 km over 8% · 2.8 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 22.3% at 0 km

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmLe moulin dans la boulangerie · bakery · 30 m off route
  2. 0 kmCarrefour Contact · supermarket · 150 m off route
  3. 0 kmBédoin Location · bike shop · 170 m off route
  4. 0.1 kmToilets · 60 m off route
  5. 0.1 kmPharmacie Lelievre · pharmacy · 90 m off route
  6. 5.5 kmDrinking water · 70 m off route
  7. 14.9 kmChalet Reynard · restaurant · 40 m off route
  8. 14.9 kmToilets · 50 m off route
  9. 16.4 kmFontaine de la Grave · spring · on the route
  10. 20.4 kmFontaine de Fonfiole · spring · 110 m off route
  11. 20.9 kmRestaurant Le Vendran · restaurant · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 17.1 km — Tête de la Grave (peak, 1627 m)
  • 20.8 km — Belvédère de Provence (viewpoint)

At the start

  • Le moulin dans la boulangerie · bakery · 30 m
  • Le Relais du Ventoux · pub · 10 m
  • Le Festival · bakery · 100 m
  • Portail De L'Olivier · café · 110 m
  • Pizza Phil · fast food · 20 m

At the finish

  • Restaurant Le Vendran · restaurant · 190 m

Stay after this ride

  • Mont Serein · campsite · 1.2 km from the finish
  • Chalet Ventoux Serein · hotel · 1.6 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 31 min

Know before you go

  • 9.4 km with no café, shop or water between 5.5 km and 14.9 km
  • 10.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 16.4 km on roads with 80 km/h speed limits
  • Steepest 500 m at 22.3% gradient at route start

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.