Vélo Ventoux Challenge
Highlights
- Ventoux and Alpe d’Huez in the same day.
- The unmissable Ventoux sunrise.
- The Gorge des Gats.
- The Col de Grimone.
- Fully supported with on road guides and vehicle.
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Introduction
The ultimate Vélo Ventoux challenge – our very own creation! Watch the famous Ventoux sunrise then in the same day get to Alpe d’Huez before sunset.
After doing many 3 and 4 day tours from Ventoux to Alpe d’Huez since 2003 the idea was hatched to attempt the ride in a single day.
In 2014 nine riders set off from Bedoin at 4am and after watching the stunning Ventoux sunrise we finally arrived on Alpe d’Huez at 7pm that very evening.
A stunning ride. One of the best days out on a bike you will ever have. With over 6500m of ascent and 265km through some challenging terrain this is not for the faint hearted.
Dates
4 nights. 27th June to 1st July 2024
Extra nights available
Cost
From £625.00 per person
Single Supplement £255.09
What's included
- 4 nights bed, breakfast and evening meals.
- Transfer from Marseille airport.
- Transfer to Lyon airport.
- Fully supported ride with vehicle and on road guides..
- Guided warm up ride on Saturday.
Not included
- Flights.
- Insurance.
- Bike rental.
Itinerary
Thursday 27th: Travel day / short ride
A transfer from Marseille airport (1h 30m) is included and we’ll be doing a morning and afternoon transfer.
Those arriving in the morning can assemble the bikes and you’ll will get the chance to do a leg stretcher ride of 45km to the perched village of Brantes with magnificent views of the north face of Ventoux.
Dinner tonight will be a group BBQ at the Veloventoux house.
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Friday 28th:
A leg stretcher ride.
85km loop over the Col de Peyruerge and the Col de la Croix.
Saturday 29th - Warm up ride
A short leg stretcher ride then equipment check.
Prepare your day bags and luggage ready to be put in the vehicle tomorrow morning.
Prepare kit and food for the big day.
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Sunday 30th: The Challenge
A short transfer of 30 minutes in the minibus to Bedoin for a 4am start. After a steady ascent we’ll watch the sunrise on Mont Ventoux at approximatley 6am. Then we hit the road through the Drome department through the Pre-alpes before the 2nd difficulty of the day, the 1300m Col de Grimone. After the Col d’Ornon we descend into Bourg d”Oisans for a quick refuel to get up Alpe d’Huez for sunset.
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Monday 1st: Departure Day
Transfer back to Lyon airport with tired legs and big smiles. Transfer time is approximately 1h45m.