Sportive Breaks

Ventoux & Provence Cycling Tour

Minimum 4 Nights

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Dates

May - October

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Dependant on package

Key Features of 5 Day Tour

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 minimum 4-night trip is ridden at a pace your group can dictate, for instance company and croissants can be prioritised over KOM hunting or vice versa!

Available 2026 Dates

  • Providing your trip is between May – October, dates are flexible and up to your discretion

What's Included?

Accommodation

Minimum 4 night hotel stay in Bedoin

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

Example Itinerary (based on a 4 Night Stay)

Day One - Arrival

Location

 The Provence Region

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 we will arrange this around your flight schedule

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 2026 Mont Ventoux and Provence Cycling Tour, we can offer an airport transfer for you, your luggage, and your bike from Marseille airport. If you wish to use this service, then you must provide us with your flight details ahead of time

The transfer will be arranged to pick you up 1 hour after your flight has arrived, leaving you enough time to clear airport security and baggage.

Transfer will take roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes

Daily Highlights


Meals

 Dinner

Day Two - Loop around the Giant Of Provence

Location

 The Provence Region

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

Ride

112km

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner

Long Ride

Day Three - Cingles du Mont Ventoux Day

Location

 The Provence Region

Bormio

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

Ride

127km

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner

Hard Ride

Day Four - Luberon Valley

Location

 The Provence Region

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

Ride

85km

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner

Medium Ride

Day Five - Departure Day

Location

 The Provence Region

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.

Airport transfers will be arranged around your flight schedule and we will take into account the distance to the airport and the 2 hour check-in requirement, therefore your transfer will be ready to pick-up you up roughly 4 hours before your flight departs.

Transfer Duration of 1 hour and 30 Minutes

Daily Highlights

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 Cycling Tours 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 a minimum of 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.

This cycling tour is designed to give you the flexibility of tailoring the experience to your groups’ needs. Whether this is the choice of hotel, input on guided rides or arranging a special group meal. When you enquire with our team on your specific requirements, we will do our very best to meet these and provide a memorable trip for you and your group. Use the enquire now button at the top of the page to get in touch with our team today. Alternatively you can contact us here.

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. 

Pricing

  • Please contact us with your requirements and we can provide a detailed quote for your group.

Included With Your Cycling Break

  • Minimum 4 nights in Bedoin (longer stay is possible)
  • Bike Storage
  • Relaxing Facilities 
  • Local expert guides and bike mechanic
  • Daily guided rides
  • Breakfasts and evening meals
  • Airport transfers arranged around your flight schedule from/to Marseille Airport
  • Detailed itinerary
  • ABTA protected

Also Available

  • Private transfers from an alternate destination, e.g. Avignon train station
  • Bike rental: Top Spec Specalized Frames – starting from £339 for a 4 day rental. Contact us for more info

Who Is This Tour For?​

Cyclists

Our tour is suitable for avid amateur cyclists to seasoned riders, with a love for the sport and a desire to ride in a cyclists paradise. Our guided rides are ridden at a pace dictated by the standard of your group, but we always take the time to enjoy the 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 minimum 5-day, 4-night trip aims to tackle 100km per day with around 5 hours of riding. On Mont Ventoux day, expect a longer and tougher day in the saddle.

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)

Highlights from the Past Event

Guest Reviews

Ian Carr
Bespoke Request: Ventoux Weekender July - 25
The trip was great and the group had a fantastic time. The organisation from begetting off the plane and back to the airport was excellent. Patrique and Lois (the cycling guides) were fantastic and were completely committed to making the whole trip as good as possible - being flexible with routes, start times and finding places for lunch!! The hotel building and food were both impressive - with the hotel accommodating our early breakfasts etc as the group wanted. Our only less than excellent feedback was that the location (Marzan) was a bit out of the way and quiet at times and the hotel staff service was not quite what you would expect (no knives and forks at meal times, difficult to get drinks etc.) for what could be an amazing location. The pre-trip organisation was also really great, so thanks for all your help with that. It really was appreciated!

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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