La Corima Drome Provencale
The perfect start to your cycling season
Highlights
✓ One of France’s most popular early-season sportives.
✓ A choice of routes through the beautiful Drôme Provençale.
✓ Friendly atmosphere with superb event organisation.
✓ Fully supported throughout your stay by the VeloVentoux team.
✓ Airport transfers, premium accommodation and bike hire available.
✓ Optional Saturday gravel event.
✓ Ride some of our favourite local roads before event day.
| Event at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 Nights / 5 Days |
| Event | La Corima Drôme Provençale |
| Location | Montélimar, Drôme Provençale |
| Accommodation | Velo Ventoux apartments |
| Ride Options | 4 Road Routes & 2 Gravel Routes |
| Road Distances | 60 km • 92 km • 121 km • 152 km |
| Gravel Distances | 51 km • 77 km |
| Bike Hire | Premium Wilier bikes available |
| Support | Fully guided & supported throughout |
| Airport Transfers | Return transfers from Marseille Airport |
| Ride Level | Intermediate to Experienced |
Introduction
La Corima Drôme Provençale has become one of France’s most popular early-season sportives and marks the start of the Provençal cycling season. Each spring, over 2,000 cyclists gather in Montélimar to enjoy a weekend of superb riding through the rolling hills and quiet roads of the Drôme Provençale.
The weekend offers both road and gravel events, making it an ideal destination whether you’re looking for a competitive sportive or a more relaxed off-road adventure.
With six routes to choose from, there’s something to suit every rider:
Saturday – Gravel Events
- Les Monts d’Allan – 77 km
- La Plaine des Andrans – 51 km
Sunday – Road Events
- La Corima – 152 km
- La Gobik – 121 km
- La Sésame – 92 km
- La Montilienne – 60 km
Stay with VeloVentoux and let us take care of the logistics while you enjoy one of the friendliest and best-organised cycling weekends in France.
Dates
25th to 29th March 2027
Dates TBC
4 night long weekend – March 2027
Extra nights available
Cost
From £855.00 per person
Single Supplement £195.00
Deposit £200.00
What's included
✓ 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation.
✓ Entry to the event
✓ Return airport transfers from Marseille Airport.
✓ Fully guided warm-up rides before the event.
✓ GPX files for all VeloVentoux rides.
✓ Secure bike storage and bike wash facilities.
✓ Event registration assistance before Christmas.
✓ Expert local advice and support throughout your stay.
✓ Transport to and from the event start.
✓ Experienced VeloVentoux hosts on hand throughout your stay.
Not included
✓ Flights.
✓ Lunches during the weekend.
✓ Evening meals, unless stated.
✓ Travel insurance.
✓ Personal spending and refreshments.
Itinerary
Thursday 25th: Arrival in Provence
A transfer from Marseille Airport is included, with both morning and afternoon collections available (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes).
Guests arriving on the morning transfer will have time to build their bikes before heading out on an optional 45 km shake-down ride to the beautiful hilltop village of Brantes. The quiet roads and spectacular views of Mont Ventoux’s dramatic north face provide the perfect introduction to the days ahead.
Distance: 45 km (optional)
Climbing: Approx. 850 m
Friday 26th: Shakedown Ride
With two days to go before the event, today’s ride is the perfect opportunity to settle into the Provençal roads. We’ll climb the quiet Col de Fontaube before descending to the spa town of Montbrun-les-Bains, where there’s time to relax and enjoy lunch.
The return route takes us over the gentle slopes of the Col d’Aulan before a fantastic 30 km descent into Buis-les-Baronnies, finishing with the final kilometres back to our base in Puyméras.
Distance: 85 km
Climbing: 1100 m
Saturday 27th: Event Registration & Gravel Ride
Today we head into Montélimar to visit the event village and complete registration for La Corima Drôme Provençale. You’ll collect your rider’s pack and event goodies before enjoying the lively atmosphere in the town centre.
For those taking part, the Saturday Gravel Ride offers a choice of routes through the beautiful Drôme Provençale. With a relaxed atmosphere and superb scenery, it’s the perfect way to start the weekend.
If you’re not riding the gravel event, you’ll have time to explore the cafés, shops and historic streets of Montélimar before we return to our VeloVentoux accommodation to relax ahead of tomorrow’s sportive.
Sunday 28th: La Corima Drome Provencale
After an early breakfast, we’ll transfer to Montélimar for the start of La Corima Drôme Provençale. With a choice of four road routes, there’s an option to suit a wide range of abilities, all taking in the beautiful rolling roads and picturesque villages of the Drôme Provençale.
Whether you’re tackling the full La Corima or one of the shorter routes, you’ll enjoy a superbly organised event and a fantastic atmosphere from start to finish.
After crossing the finish line, take time to soak up the post-event atmosphere in Montélimar before we transfer you back to our accommodation. This evening we’ll celebrate the weekend’s riding with dinner together at a local restaurant.
Distance: Choice of 60 km, 92 km, 121 km or 152 km
Monday 29th: Departure Day
After breakfast, we’ll transfer you back to Marseille Airport (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes), bringing an enjoyable weekend of cycling in the Drôme Provençale to a close. Whether you’ve ridden the gravel event, the sportive or both, we hope you’ll leave with great memories and look forward to joining us again soon.
Tour Map
Is This Event for Me?
La Corima Drôme Provençale is the perfect way to start the cycling season. With a choice of road and gravel events, friendly organisation and beautiful routes through the Drôme Provençale, it’s an enjoyable weekend for riders of a wide range of abilities.
Whether you’re aiming for the longest route or simply looking for a well-organised sportive in a stunning setting, VeloVentoux takes care of the logistics so you can relax and enjoy the experience.
This event is ideal if you:
✓ Want to ride one of France’s most popular early-season sportives.
✓ Enjoy quiet roads, rolling countryside and picturesque Provençal villages.
✓ Like the option of riding the Saturday gravel event.
✓ Prefer the reassurance of expert local support throughout the weekend.
✓ Want comfortable accommodation, airport transfers and all the logistics taken care of.