Beaumont-du-Ventoux
50km
+1690m
3h30
fall, spring & summer
3/5*
Physical & technical
This alternative route from Beaumont-du-Ventoux is much easier to climb the Mont Ventoux with your gravel bike. Most of the climb is on a large gravel trail that is gradually climbing. Once you’ll be on top of Mont Serein, there will be the last 6 kilometers on the main road. These are usually the hardest as you’ve already been climbing most of the ride elevation gain.
There are no technical parts compared to the gravel route from Malaucène which requires you to climb some parts in big rocks. Make sure you take enough water and food as there are no refuel possible in the trails. During the fall, wear some bright colors during the hunting season. This year, in the Vaucluse, the season is from September 10th 2023 until February 29th 2024.
Either you climb in the warmest day during summer or during the fall, I would highly recommend to take a pair of changing clothes a windbreaker, rain jacket, and warm clothes to dress up on top as it can be really cold at the summit with a lot wind.
The descent is beautiful throughout, with stunning mountain landscapes along the upper part. Halfway down, during the summer, you’ll find the warm Provençal air that will warm you up and allow you to fully enjoy this magical descent.
My Equipments
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Best Addresses
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RESTAURANTS
Brasserie Le Vendran*
brasserie
Boulangerie Cabanette
cuisine française
Thé Chez Toi
coffee / homemade
Léone Artisan Glacier
ice-cream
La Fleur de Sel
crêpes
Le Petit Paul
rôtisserie bistronomique
Pont de l'Orme
cuisine provençale
Foody Café
coffee / healthy french cuisine
Lily et Paul
méditerranéen
Restaurant Le Vassal
french cuisine
Restaurant La Loupiote
french/italian cuisine
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hôtel Ventoux Provence "Domaine des Tilleuls*
Hôtel
Maison Ventoux 2 Luxe
Appartement
Le Petit Ventoux
Bed & Breakfast
Le Clos Saint Michel & Spa
Gîte/cottage
Pont de l'Orme
Bed & Breakfast
ACTIVITIES
Ventoux Natural Park
Discover the Ventoux Natural Park through hiking or trail running!
Road bike
Climb the Mont Ventoux on your road bike
Wine tasting workshop in a wine cellar
Discover Ventoux through its wines!
Culinary Specialties / Local Products
- Candied fruits d'Apt
- Nougat from Sault
- Papalines from Avignon
- Berlingot from Carpentras
- Quince paste
- Oreillettes
- The macarons of Sault
- Provence honey
- La fougasse (a type of French bread, similar to focaccia)
- Le melon de Cavaillon
- The strawberries from Carpentras
- Thyme from Provence
- The Nyons olive
Discover the surroundings of Mont Ventoux with this beautiful gravel loop around the Dentelles de Montmirail.
