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Sault – View of the Mont Ventoux summit loop from Sault

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Sault

Sault – View of the Mont Ventoux summit loop from Sault

Hard

4.8

(20)

301

riders

Sault – View of the Mont Ventoux summit loop from Sault

04:17

58.9km

1,480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Mont-Ventoux

Aire de coopération de la réserve de biosphère du Mont Ventoux

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Parking

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148 m

Sault

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Located at an altitude of 800 meters, Sault is known for its lavender fields, and for being one of the three starting villages for the ascent of Mont Ventoux, the …

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20.2 km

View of the Mont Ventoux summit

Highlight • Summit

Climb from Bedoin, the classic climb in the Tour de France.
Simply a fantastic route, especially when the Mistral isn't blowing.

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21.4 km

Shortly before the finish 🚴‍♀️👍

Highlight • Other

The last 6 kilometers demand everything, wind gusts and constantly steep ascents.

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21.8 km

Pass of Storms

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The storm pass is one of the last bends of the final ascent. We discover a magnificent view and very close is the memorial dedicated to Tom Simpson who died …

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24.8 km

Last hairpin bend before the summit of Mont Ventoux

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We did the bike tour in the fall. Because of the wind on Mont Ventoux, it felt even colder than the actual temperature. So, be sure to pack warm clothes; …

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39.8 km

Final 6 km to the summit of Mont Ventoux

Highlight • Climb

Here begins the spectacular part of the climb…🚵🏻‍♂️

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47.6 km

Mont Ventoux Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The road that leads to Mont Ventoux is 20.8 kilometers. Going up, the elevation gain is 1594 meters and the average slope is 7.7%.

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58.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

17.2 km

6.36 km

847 m

524 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

10.8 km

6.82 km

1.66 km

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (700 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

32°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

September 17, 2025,Auf den Mont Ventoux und zurück nach Sault

Today we went on a dream tour up Mont Ventoux. The wind was really strong for the last 3 km. But once we reached the top, we had a fantastic view. We could see all the way to the Mediterranean, which you can see on the horizon in photo 17. Anyone vacationing here should cycle up there, but only when …

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May 7, 2024,Von Sault hinauf zum mystischen Mont Ventoux und zurück

Today I fulfilled a long-held dream and climbed the mythical Mont Ventoux. What a mega experience. It is impressive how many cyclists want to conquer this peak by bike.
I chose the ascent from Sault. It is the ascent with the lowest gradient, because I was riding a gravel bike.
The journey there is an experience in itself. You see …

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May 26, 2022,Mont Ventoux ab Sault

The worst part is the uphill headwind on the final climb

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Sault – View of the Mont Ventoux summit loop from Sault

Sault

View of the Mont Ventoux summit

Shortly before the finish 🚴‍♀️👍

Summit of Mont Ventoux

Pass of Storms

Last hairpin bend before the summit of Mont Ventoux

Final 6 km to the summit of Mont Ventoux

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