Ventoux & Provence Weekender
4 Nights
Key Features of 5 Day Tour
- 4 nights | 5 days
- 4 nights in a highly rated hotel in Bédoin
- Daily breakfasts & evening meals
- Fully supported tour with experienced local guides
- 3 fully supported, guide-led rides and 1 shorter ride
- Bike rentals are available for the tour
- Private feed stops
- Return airport transfers from Marseille (MRS)
- See picturesque scenery and enjoy French cuisine
- Spread your payments - Interest free payment plan
Mont Ventoux Weekenders with Sportive Breaks
Join us in beautiful Bédoin, in the heart of Provence’s stunning cycling country. Ventoux is the headline, but the glorious riding in the quiet country lanes around it is equally memorable. This 4-night trip is ridden at a more relaxed pace where the quality of the company and croissants are more important than KOM hunting.
Available 2025 Dates
Some dates require minimum numbers for the tour to go ahead.
- 14 May 25 – Contact us for more details
What's Included?
Accommodation
4 nights hotel stay in Bédoin
Included Meals
Breakfast & dinners (budget €20 per day for lunch)
5 Guided Rides
3 fully supported, guide-led rides and 2 shorter rides
Mechanic
Expert mechanic on hand all weekend
Private Feed Stops
We set up feed stops on your guided rides
Transfers
Return transfers from Marseille (MRS)
Bike Rental
Bike rentals are available for the tour
Itinerary
Day One - Arrivals
Date
14th May 2025
Location
If you are driving or are using public transport, please make your own way to meet us at the hotel in Bédoin. We are staying at hotel La Garance on half board basis. Alternatively, if you decide to fly then a group transfer at set a time is included.
This afternoon, there will be an optional ride to warm-up the legs and bed-in your own bike or rental.
Airport Transfers
Included with your 2025 Mont Ventoux and Provence Weekender, we offer an airport transfer for you, your luggage, and your bike from Marseille airport at a set time. If you wish to make use of these then you are required to book your flights in line with our transfer time.
Please note the transfer time below and please consider these when booking your flights. Please ensure that you arrive in plenty of time ahead of our transfer time. We cannot always guarantee that we can wait for you if you arrive late.
Please note that we can’t provide refunds if you decide not to make use of our airport transfers.
Please see attached Transfer sheet
Arrival Transfer at 14.00 on Wednesday
We will depart Marseille Airport at 14.00, so please book a flight that lands in Marseille before this time. We will arrive at our hotel in Bédoin around 15.30.
Transfer will take roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes
Booking a Private Transfer
Should you wish us to arrange a private transfer for you (at your own cost) from Marseille, Lyon, Avignon train station or any other airport to your hotel in Bédoin, please contact us on +44 (0) 161 676 0390 | hello@sportivebreaks.com
Daily Highlights
- Airport Transfers
- Expert Staff
- Hotel in Bedoin
Meals
Dinner
Day Two - Luberon Valley
Date
15th May 2025
Location
Breakfast will be at 7:00am with roll-out at 9:00am. Today, ride to the ancient hilltop city of Gordes for lunch, taking in some stunning Provencal scenery. Our route also adds in a few small climbs before we head back to the hotel.
Ventoux Weekender Ride 1 – Gordes du Verdon loop from Bedoin | 85km Cycling Route on Strava
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Hotel in Bedoin
- Take on a few small climbs
Ride
85km
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Three - Gorges de la Nesque
Date
16th May 2025
Location
Bedoin
Breakfast will be at served at 07:00am with roll-out at 9:00am. This is the first of our Queen Stage days. Today we ride a relaxed 100km and fully loop the mighty Mont Ventoux, taking it in from every side. Our Friday route has some longer climbs to warm up for our final Queen Stage on Saturday. Pause and take in lunch in the sun in the town of Sault. Freshen up for a carb-reload dinner at 19:30.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Hotel in Bedoin
- Loop the mighty Mont Ventoux
Ride
112km
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Four - Ventoux Day
Date
17th May 2025
Location
Breakfast will be served at 6:00am and we will depart the hotel at 07:00am. Today is our main Queen Stage – we tackle cycling history, Mont Ventoux.
We climb the most famous side from Bedoin, a full 21km at an average incline of 8%. We wind our way up to the weather station atop the mountain and pass the memorial to Tommy Simpson with 1km to go. The summit at 1,912m offers views across all of Provence and an overview of the Alps to the East. For those adrenaline-mad cyclists in the group, today we offer the opportunity to join the Club des Cingles du Mont Ventoux, tackling all 3 sides in a day!
Take on the other two sides from Malaucene and Sault gathering stamps on your brevet card as you go.
Ventoux Weekender Ride 3 – Cingles de Ventoux (Starting in Bedoin) | 127km Cycling Route on Strava
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Hotel in Bedoin
- Take on the Mighty Mont Ventoux Climb
Ride
127km+
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Long Ride
Day Five - Departure Day
Date
18th May 2025
Location
Today breakfast will be at 8:00am. You will have the morning to pack your bikes and bags, before departing for the airport.
Returning Home – Departure From Bedoin at 12.30 on Sunday
Please consider the 90-minute transfer time to Marseille Airport and the 90-minute transfer time back to Marseille Airport together with the 2-hour check-in requirement. Please book return flights that depart after 16.00pm from Marseille Airport.
Transfer Duration of 90 Minutes
Booking a Private Transfer
Should you wish us to arrange a private transfer for you (at additional cost) from Marseille, Lyon, Avignon train station or any other airport to Sault, please contact us on +44 (0) 161 676 0390 | hello@sportivebreaks.com
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Transfer to Marseille Airport
Ride
Optional 40km spin with 500m of climbing
Meals
Breakfast
Short Ride
Tour Dynamic
The Sportive Breaks Cycling Weekender is a four-night trip for avid amateur sports cyclists to iconic cycling destinations such as Alpe d’Huez, Mont Ventoux, Mallorca, Calpe, the Dolomites, the Stelvio and the French Alps.
This is the perfect long weekend for avid amateur cyclists and the same tried and tested formula can be expected in each destination. All weekenders are hosted by local riders and in Italy you can even ride with a former Giro d’Italia stage winner! Riders arrive on Wednesday and go on to enjoy 4 to 5 days in the saddle, taking in a combination of classic world-renowned cols and climbs made famous by the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana. We also introduce some undiscovered climbs favoured by local riders.
We offer 3 fully supported, guide-led rides with a support van on hand. We also offer 2 shorter rides; a warm-up ride on arrival day and a short ride on departure day.
Pricing
Join us in beautiful in the heart of Bedoin in Provence’s stunning cycling country. Ventoux is the headline but the glorious riding in the quiet country lanes around it is equally memorable. This 4-night trip is ridden at a more relaxed pace where the quality of the company and croissants are more important than KOM hunting.
Prices
- £899 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or 1 double room (1 bed for couple)
- £1139 based on single occupancy of a room
Included With Your Weekend
- 4 nights at our hotel in Bedoin
- Local expert guides and bike mechanic
- Daily guided rides
- Breakfasts and evening meals
- Airport transfers at set times from/to Marseille Airport
- Detailed itinerary
- ABTA protected
Also Available
- Private airport transfers from Marseille Airport or Avignon train station
- Bike rental – Titanium Frame, Sram AXS Electronic Shifting, Carbon Wheels – From £219
Make it Private
This Weekender is available as a private tour for groups. If the dates don’t suit you then please contact us with your requirements and we can advise on departure dates to suit your group. Email us: hello@sportivebreaks.co.uk
Who Is This Tour For?
Cyclists
Our tour is suitable for avid amateur cyclists with a love for the sport. Our guided rides are ridden at a relaxed pace as we take in some picturesque scenery.
We also have a team of local riders and mechanics on hand who will guide you around their home roads for an unforgettable experience.
More About Our Tour
Cycling in Provence In late Spring and early Autumn Provence boasts ideal cycling temperatures, with miles of quiet, tarmacked roads and some breathtakingly beautiful rolling terrain. Most travellers head here for one reason, the mighty Mont Ventoux, but also leave with incredible memories of the tranquil, local lanes and smaller climbs. Our 5-day, 4-night trip is ridden at a relaxed pace, aiming for 100km per day with around 5 hours of riding.
Once done you will have plenty of time to enjoy your evenings in this charming area, either take on the French game of boules, explore the local markets or load-up on those essential carbs at one of areas famous patisseries. Our Ventoux & Provence cycling package includes daily guided rides including: Thursday’s ride to the stunning Luberon Valley and on Friday the ride to the amazing Gorges de la Nesque. Saturday it’s time for Mont Ventoux, with a short warm-up ride before the ascent, followed by a descent for lunch, finishing with a roll home. Sportive Breaks also offer the option to climb all three sides of Mont Ventoux in a day. Once conquered you will join the most exclusive club in cycling, the Club des Cingles du Mont Ventoux.
Climbs Involved
Mont Ventoux (Bedoin)
- Distance: 21.5km
- Average gradient: 7%
- Lowest elevation: 322m
- Highest elevation: 1904m
- Elevation difference: 1582m
- Climb category: HC (most difficult)
Mont Ventoux (Malaucene)
- Distance: 21.5km
- Average gradient: 7%
- Lowest elevation: 345m
- Highest elevation: 1889m
- Elevation difference: 1545m
- Climb category: HC (most difficult)
Mont Ventoux (Sault)
- Distance: 24.4km
- Average gradient: 5%
- Lowest elevation: 704m
- Highest elevation: 1912m
- Elevation difference: 1209m
- Climb category: HC (most difficult)
BOOK NOW
Sportive Breaks are part of the Destination Sport Experiences Group. When clicking on the booking link below, you will be taken to the Destination Sport Experiences booking engine. If you have any questions, please do contact our team hello@sportivebreaks.com
You're in safe hands
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL so book with confidence.
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We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
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