During this 3-night stay, we propose you 6 different ride itineraries in the Ventoux-area : Self Guided
- Mont Ventoux via Bédoin ***** most difficult
- Mont Ventoux via Malaucène **** very difficult
- Mont Ventoux via Sault **** very difficult
- Gorges de la Nesque *** challenging & spectacular
- Provence Vaucluse tour to Gordes ** moderate
- Vineyards of the Rhone Valley ** moderate
Included in the above price:
Hotel in Bedoin: Charming 3 star hotel with swimming pool, quiet terrace, gourmet restaurant, and secure bike lockup with 3 dinners and breakfast, round trip Avigon transfers, arrival orientation, road book/routes/profiles, Maxim sport drink and energy bars, and emergency/technical assistance by telephone.Extra nights: 75 euros/person double, 110 euros single.
Rent an Eddy Merckx racing bike, CHM carbon model
Rental price per person: 160 EUR booked in this tour.
Options for 'A la carte' services booked independently:
Hotel 3 nights with breakfast and dinner daily, taxes included, double room: 480 euros
Roundtrip Avignon/Bedoin transfers for up to 3 persons with no bike boxes: 170 euros
Orientation to meet and answer questions (1 hour)
+ daily technical support by phone for 4 days (up to 6 persons): 190 euros
Routebook with maps, profiles, tourist info: 135 euros
Maxime Energy package: 35 euros
Bike rental: 210 euros/bike; 4 days
Club des Cingles:
If you think you can ride up Ventoux 3 times in one day, 1 time each from the main routes above, you can apply to join this elite and "nutty" club. Advance arrangements required - more than 30 days prior to travel. We charge a booking service fee of 30 euros per registration and will include a translation of the instruction booklet and club documentation to apply and enrollment upon successful completion.Note : prices in Euros are fixed; final payment in $US may change based upon currency fluctuations.
Dates 2008 : Available May-October upon request, subject to hotel availability. Arrival day must be Mon/Wed/Fri during the months of May, June, July, September. All other times any day of the week is possible.
Add on French Alpes : See the program at French Alpes ; including that tour with this tour and transfers for total package price based on participation as follows:
Solo Travelers: TBD
2-3 persons: 1205 euros/person
4-5 persons: 1045 euros/person
6-7 persons: 995 euros/person
Single supplement: 265 euros
For a detailed account and longer program, read English author Robb Penn's account of riding the Mont Ventoux Tour.
