By Résidence Soleado, in BédoinUpdated on 9 August 2026
Mont Ventoux is one of the most iconic climbs in cycling, and Bédoin is its most famous starting point. If you're planning a cycling holiday on Mont Ventoux, staying in Bédoin, right at the foot of the climb, changes everything. Bédoin is an ideal base for cyclists.
Bédoin, the legendary start of the Ventoux climb
The most famous ascent of Mont Ventoux, ridden by the Tour de France, starts from Bédoin. The village lives to the rhythm of cycling for much of the year: you'll meet amateur riders and enthusiasts from all over the world come to conquer the “Giant of Provence”.
The climb from Bédoin in numbers
About 21 km of climbing, nearly 1,600 m of elevation gain, for an average gradient of around 7.5%. The hardest part is after Saint-Estève, through the long forest section, before the lunar landscape of the final kilometres up to the summit (1,910 m).
The three routes up the Ventoux
The summit can be reached by three roads: Bédoin (the most iconic), Malaucène (the north side) and Sault (the longest but the gentlest). The most seasoned riders sometimes attempt “Les Cinglés du Ventoux”: all three climbs in a single day. Staying in Bédoin lets you vary your routes and explore the region easily.
Bike hire and services in Bédoin
Bédoin is a very cycling-oriented village: you'll find services tailored to riders (rental, repairs, refuelling). Providers and their opening hours vary with the season, so remember to check and book your equipment in advance in high season.
Where to stay in Bédoin for a cycling holiday
After the effort, there's nothing like quiet accommodation to recover. Résidence Soleado is a holiday home with a pool in Bédoin, ideally located to explore the Ventoux and the region, and to rest between rides.
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