Ventoux & Provence Weekender
Key Features of 5 Day Tour
- 4 nights | 5 days
- 4 nights in Bédoin
- Daily breakfasts & evening meals
- Fully supported tour with experienced local guides
- 3 fully supported, guide-led rides and 2 shorter rides
- Bike rentals are available for the tour
- Private feed stops
- Return airport transfers from Marseille (MRS)
- See picturesque scenery and enjoy Italian 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
- 14th May 2025
What's Included?
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INCLUDES
- Fully supported tour with experienced local guides
- 4 Guided Rides, with 3 being fully supported
- We set up feed stops on your guided rides
- 4 nights hotel stay in Bedoin
- Breakfast & dinners (budget €20 per day for lunch)
- Expert mechanic on hand all weekend
- Vehicle Support
- Return transfers from Marseille (MRS) at set times
- Spread your payments
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EXTRA COSTS
- Bike rentals are available for the tour
- Private Transfers are available at an additional cost, please contact us for details
Itinerary
Day One - Arrival
Date
Dependant on Package Selected
Location
If you have not opted for airport transfers, please arrange to meet us at our hotel in Bedoim. We are staying at Hotel La Garance on a half board basis.
Airport Transfers
Included with your 2025 Mont Ventoux and Provence Weekender, we offer airport transfers for you, your luggage, and your bike from Marseille airport at set times. If you wish to make use of these then you are required to book your flights in line with our transfer timings.
Please note the transfer times 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 Sault around 15.30.
Transfer Duration of over 90 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 Sault, please contact us on +44 (0) 161 676 0390 | [email protected]
Daily Highlights
- Airport Transfer
- Expert Staff
- Hotel in Bedoin
Meals
Dinner
Day Two - Luberon Valley
Date
Dependant on Package Selected
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
Dependant on Package Selected
Location
Sault
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.
Ventoux Weekender Day 3 – Ventoux loop from Sault | 100.2 km Cycling Route on Strava
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Hotel in Sault
- Loop the mighty Mont Ventoux
Ride
100km
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Four - Ventoux Day
Date
Dependant on Package Selected
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 Day 4 – Cingles de Ventoux (Starting in Bedoin) | 135.0 km Cycling Route on Strava
Ventoux Weekender Day 4 – Sault-Bedoin-Ventoux-Sault | 101.8 km Cycling Route on Strava
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Hotel in Sault
- Take on the Mighty Mont Ventoux Climb
Ride
100km+
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Long Ride
Day Five - Departure Day
Date
Dependant on Package Selected
Location
Today breakfast will be at 8:00am and we will aim to roll out at 09:00am. You have the option of a 40km coffee spin with a gentle 500m of climbing. We arrive back at the hotel to pack our bikes before departing for the airport.
Returning Home – Departure From Sault 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 | [email protected]
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Transfer to Marseille Airport
Ride
Optional 40km spin with 500m of climbing
Meals
Breakfast
Medium 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 Bedoin Sault 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.
Prices (All prices in AUD)
- $1385 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or 1 double room (1 bed for couple)
- $1445 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) 1 double (1 bed for couple) comfort room with valley view
- $1929 based on single occupancy of a room
- $1809 based on single occupancy of a comfort room with a valley view
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
Also Available
- Private airport transfers from Marseille Airport or Avignon train station
- Bike rental
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: [email protected]
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 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, whether that will be recharging your batteries or exploring what Bedoin has to offer. Our Ventoux & Provence cycling package includes daily guided rides including: Thursday’s loop around Ventoux and on Friday you will climb the amazing Mont Ventoux. Saturday it’s time to explore the Luberon Valley. 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)
BOOK NOW
Sportive Breaks are part of the Destination Sport Experiences Group. You will be taken to the Destination Sport Experiences booking engine when clicking on the booking link below. If you have any questions, please contact our team at [email protected]
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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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