From the Buëch to Mont Ventoux by bike

Panorama

Summit and pass

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This challenging and demanding route connects the Buëch River to Mont Ventoux and its legendary summit. A 83-kilometer (one-way) journey through Provence and the mountains, winding through the Baronnies Provençales, awaits cycling enthusiasts. Whether you choose to complete the route in one day or spread it over several, you can tailor your stages to suit your preferences and discover this route’s diverse and beautiful landscapes.

Description

From Laragne-Montéglin, drive through the Méouge Gorge until you reach Séderon. Continue on to Montbrun-les-Bains, then take the D942 before beginning the climb up the legendary Mont Ventoux.

Departure : Tourist Information Office, Laragne-Montéglin
Arrival : Tourist Information Office, Laragne-Montéglin
Towns crossed : Laragne-Montéglin, Val Buëch-Méouge, Barret-sur-Méouge, Saint-Pierre-Avez, Salérans, Ballons, Lachau, Eygalayes, Vers-sur-Méouge, Séderon, Barret-de-Lioure, Montbrun-les-Bains, Reilhanette, Aurel, Brantes, and Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

The Sisteron-Buëch region has been designated an “Espace Cyclosport” by the French Cycling Federation and meets high standards for welcoming road cyclists.
The climb up Mont Ventoux is one of the most challenging. It requires training and familiarizing yourself with specific recommendations to be ready to tackle it. For more information, visit www.ventouxprovence.fr
Whether you’re cycling for one or several days, tailor your itinerary to suit your preferences. The Sisteron Buëch region offers a variety of lodging options along the way: https://www.sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr/organiser/hebergements/

Information desks

Place des Aires, 05300 Laragne-Montéglin

https://www.sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr/laragne@sisteron-buech.fr 04 92 65 09 38

Transport

Let’s limit our trips and use public transportation and carpooling: https://zou.maregionsud.fr

Access and parking

From Sisteron (18 km), take the D 4075 and then the D 1075 north to Laragne-Montéglin.

Parking :

Netto supermarket parking lot, Laragne-Montéglin

1 point of interest

Geology
The Méouge canyon
Shaped by the same named stream , the Gorges de la Méouge are breathtaking. Protected site (Natura 2000 Zone), the gorges offer marvelous viewpoints accessible by the surrounding trails.