King of the Mountains Tour

Ride all the big climbs - Mont Ventoux, Tourmalet, Alpe d'Huez and others all in one trip! This tour includes the Alpes, Ventoux, and the Pyrenees in 9 days! Custom dates are available for groups of 6 or more, or for less than 6, there are still some departures available with others already booked.

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For information about group and guided dates for which some openings are still available, please send an email: info@cyclingclassics.com

Ride Alpe d'Huez

Get a FREE time trial chip to test yourself with any tour booking between May 1 and May 31 for travel any time this summer! Book any of our Alpes tours that includes the ride up Alpe d'Huez for this offer.

Just mention FREE TIME TRIAL offer in the comment window of your booking form.

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Magnificent Mont Ventoux & the Vaucluse

Mont Ventoux is a 1910-m high conical peak that's visible from far across the surrounding countryside. With its altitude and the cooling Mistral from the north, the mountain is often snow-capped in April, while the cherry orchards below are blossoming and the fields turning green.

Mont Ventoux is the highest part of a mountain range running from the village of Montbrun-les-Bains in the east to Malaucène in the west. Further to the west, the range raises up again as the Dentelles de Montmirail.

Mont Ventoux peaks at 1912 m altitude, and stands guard over Provence . Ranked as UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Mont Ventoux, known as the Giant of Provence , is home to breathtaking flora and fauna. It is a legendary challenge to bikers and car racers, and its many paths are paradise for hikers!

The view from the top of Mont Ventoux is truly magnificent, especially if a Mistral has cleared the air. From the northeastern lookout you can see most of the Alps, including the Vercors, Chaine de Belledonne , Mont Blanc, the Ecrins, the Queyras and the Mercantour. If you are planning to go to the top of Mont Ventoux during a Mistral, or any time other than the middle of summer, a good windbreaker and gloves are a good idea.

The Quaint Village of Bedoin

The village center of Bedoin is along the road at the base of the old village. Here you'll find a collection of terrace cafés under the shade of large plane trees. A small square just off the road, with a lovely old fountain, seems to be a favorite meeting place for local inhabitants.

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