Ventoux & Provence Cycling Tour
4 Nights
Key Features of 5 Day Tour
- 4 nights | 5 days
- 4 nights in the Provence Region
- 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
Tackle Mont Ventoux with Sportive Breaks
Join us in beautiful south-eastern France, 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 2026 Dates
- Providing your trip is between May – October, dates are flexible and up to your discretion
What's Included?
Accommodation
4 nights hotel stay in the Provence Region
Included Meals
Breakfast & dinners (budget €20 per day for lunch)
4 Guided Rides
3 fully supported, guide-led rides and 1 shorter ride on arrival day
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 - Arrival
Location
If you are driving or are using public transport, please make your own way to meet us at the hotel. Alternatively, if you arrive at Marseille Airport and require an airport transfer, then you can make use of our group transfer at a set time.
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 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 | [email protected]
Daily Highlights
- Airport Transfers
- Expert Staff
- Hotel in The Provence Region
Meals
Dinner
Day Two - Loop around the Giant Of Provence
Location
Breakfast will be at served at 08:00am with roll-out at 09:00am. This is the first of our Queen Stage days. Today we ride a relaxed 110km and fully loop the mighty Mont Ventoux, taking it in from every side. This ride will prepare you for tomorrow’s challenge. We will pause and take in lunch in the sun in the town of Sault or Brante. A carb-fuelled dinner will be available at the hotel this evening and then you have the rest of the night to recharge your batteries.
EXAMPLE: Ventoux Weekender Ride 1 – Ride a loop around the Giant of Provence
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Hotel in The Provence Region
- A long day in the saddle to prepare you for tomorrow
Ride
112km
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Long Ride
Day Three - Cingles du Mont Ventoux Day
Location
The Provence Region
Breakfast will be served at 07:00am and we will depart the hotel after breakfast. 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.
EXAMPLE: Ventoux Weekender Ride 2 – Cingles de Ventoux (Starting in Bedoin)
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Hotel in The Provence Region
- Attack all three sides of Mont Ventoux in ONE day!
Ride
127km
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Hard Ride
Day Four - Luberon Valley
Location
Breakfast will be at 08:00am 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.
EXAMPLE: Ventoux Weekender Ride 3 (Luberon Valley) – Gordes du Verdon loop from Bedoin
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Hotel in The Provence Region
- A calmer ride today to the beautiful Gordes
Ride
85km
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Five - Departure Day
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 your hotel at 12.30pm.
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 | [email protected]
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Transfer to Marseille Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Short Ride
Tour Dynamic
This is the perfect Cycling Break for avid amateur cyclists and the same tried and tested formula can be expected in each destination. All trips are hosted by local riders and in Italy you can even ride with a former Giro d’Italia stage winner! Riders arrive on their desired day and go on to enjoy 3 to 4 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 a shorter ride, which is a warm-up ride on arrival day to ensure your rental bike is working fine.
Pricing
Join us in beautiful 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.
Pricing
- Please contact us with your requirements and we can provide a detailed quote for your group.
Included With Your Cycling Break
- 4 nights at our chosen hotel
- 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 – More details to follow
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 through Spring to Autumn is the ideal time for cycling, 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 are 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. 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)
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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Spread your payments
Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply
Logistics covered
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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