Cycling sports - Cycle tourism route

Montbrun - Ventoux

  • Distance95.25 km
  • Duration6h
  • DifficultyVery difficult
  • Total altitude change+ 2142 m
  • TypeCircular
  • Departure/arrivalMontbrun-les-Bains
  • Route markingYes

The ascent of Mont Ventoux from Montbrun-les-Bains takes you up to the Géant de Provence via the Plateau de Sault. Reputed to be the least physical of the three Ventoux routes, this ascent is nonetheless the longest!

The culmination of your cycling training holiday in the Baronnies, the ascent of Mont Ventoux (alt. 1912 m) from Montbrun-les-Bains (alt. 600 m) will see you approach the Giant of Provence via the Plateau de Sault. Reputed to be the least strenuous of the three Ventoux "routes", this climb is nonetheless the longest in terms of kilometers. In fact, from Montbrun, a good thirty kilometers of ascent await you before you reach the summit! to the summit! But the panorama and prestige of the Ventoux will reward your efforts. Once you've descended to Malaucène, you'll continue up to the "Pas du Ventoux" to climb back up the Toulourenc valley, ending your itinerary at Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux, Brantes and Reilhanette.

Further information
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Références topographiques : Fiche n°109

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Author: Conseil Départemental de la Drôme - Apidae Tourisme

Updated on 13/10/2026
Through Conseil départemental de la Drôme

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