Departure from Avignon: Try climbing Mont Ventoux by electric bike｜France

Meet us in Avignon at 8 a.m. and embark on an unforgettable day of cycling as you tackle the legendary Giant of Provence: Mont Ventoux!

After a short journey of less than an hour in our van, you will arrive in Flassan, a small village clinging to the southern slope of Mont Ventoux.

It will be time to get on your bike, start pedaling to warm up, and head for the village of Bédoin where we can have a coffee in one of the many bars in the village center.

After a few final safety instructions, we'll head towards Ste-Colombe and then the famous St-Estève bend, where it all begins!

In the forest, in the shade of tall trees, you'll climb the first slopes of Mont Ventoux for about 10 kilometers. The electric assistance on your bike will allow you to easily reach the Chalet Reynard for a well-deserved break.

As if drawn by its power, we will then continue towards the summit of Mont Ventoux. This final 6-kilometer climb will take place in a lunar, rocky and sometimes windy landscape. The Mont Chauve (Bald Mountain) certainly lives up to its name!

Once you reach the Col des Tempêtes, you will face the last ramp, then the last hairpin bend and finally the summit at 1,912 meters!

After catching your breath, you'll enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panorama, the perfect moment to relive and share your climb with your loved ones, congratulate each other warmly, and capture the moment with some beautiful souvenir photos!

With our appetites whetted, we'll descend a few meters for a lunch break at the brasserie.

It's time to think about heading back down, put on your windbreakers, and set off for a 45-minute descent where speed control and caution will be the watchwords.

Once past St-Estève and Ste-Colombe, we will slowly make our way back to the van and its comfort. Relaxation guaranteed!

Unwind on the way back, your heart and mind filled with unforgettable memories of this day spent conquering Mont Ventoux.

Nicolas JOSEPH - MCF instructor and founder of UNUSUAL RIDE

- Make sure you have suitable clothing and shoes for cycling.
- The weather is very changeable on Mont Ventoux and it can be very cold at the summit. Bring warm clothing in a small backpack.