Mont Ventoux, France

Mont Ventoux

A bare white summit above Provence, legendary for cyclists.

  • May–Oct
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Mont Ventoux

Day 1

  1. MorningDrive or cycle up from Bédoin early, before the summit gets windy and busy.
  2. AfternoonStop at the Tom Simpson memorial on the way down, then explore Bédoin.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Malaucène or Vaison-la-Romaine.

Day 2

Visit Vaison-la-Romaine's Roman ruins or the Dentelles de Montmirail.

What to eat

Côtes du Ventoux wine and the small Ventoux cherries in early summer.

Local tips

Make the most of Mont Ventoux

Beat the crowds

Summer days bring many cyclists. Early mornings are calm and clear.

Best photo spot

The bare white summit and the observatory, or the view over Provence and the Alps from the top.

Getting there

Easiest by car from Bédoin, Malaucène or Sault. The road to the summit is usually closed in winter.

Don't miss nearby

The villages of the Dentelles de Montmirail and the town of Vaison-la-Romaine.

Good to know

It's often windy and much colder at the top, even in summer. Watch out for cyclists on the descent.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Mont Ventoux

Getting there

  • Avignon Caumont airport (AVN)40 km away
  • Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)80 km away
  • Avignon45 km away
  • Aix-en-Provence75 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeMay–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Mont Ventoux: good to know

Is Mont Ventoux worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A bare white summit above Provence, legendary for cyclists.

How many days do you need in Mont Ventoux?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Mont Ventoux?

The best time to visit is May to Oct. Summer days bring many cyclists. Early mornings are calm and clear.

How do you get to Mont Ventoux?

The nearest airport is Avignon Caumont airport (AVN), about 40 km away. Easiest by car from Bédoin, Malaucène or Sault. The road to the summit is usually closed in winter.

What is there to see near Mont Ventoux?

Nearby hidden places include Gordes (30 km), Avignon (45 km) and Aix-en-Provence (73 km).

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