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Ventoux express - 3 nights/4 days |
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SPECIAL UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST, 2008: BOOK A GROUP OF 8 (INCLUDING YOURSELF) AND GET 50% OFF YOUR Ventoux Express PACKAGE AND A FREE ENTRY TO L'ETAPE DU TOUR. |
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Upper Provence offers and unmatched variety of terrain making this area a perfect training ground for riders who want to prepare for l'Etape du Tour or some other challenging cyclosportives such as La Marmotte. Our tour is also a goal in itself as it will allow you to climb up Ventoux from two or three sides. If your goal is to take up the challenge of Les Cinglés du Ventoux and climb Mont Ventoux from each of the 3 ways up on the same day!, we'll take care of the paperwork for you. Besides doing Ventoux, you will ride through some of the most beautiful parts of Provence (Gorges de la Nesque, Dentelles de Montmirail). Note that a 3-day extension can be added to your trip in the stunningly beautiful lavender-growing area of Sault. Note that the Etape du Tour for which Cyclomundo is an Official Tour Operator will finish at the top of Ventoux on July 20. |
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Day 1: Arrival - Afternoon ride through Luberon (70
km or 44 miles) |
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Day 2: Ventoux from Bedoin "The Classic Way"
(60 km or 37 miles) |
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| Day 3: Ventoux from Malaucene (56
km or 38 miles) Your second way up Ventoux will be done from the west side of the mountain. Although slightly easier, it is still a challenging climb that requires and excellent fitness level, the appropriate gearing, and a lightweight jacket (even on summer's hottest days, the bald mountain can be dreadfully cold!) Gravity will take you down through fragrant and colorful fields of lavender all the way to Sault where you'll stay for the next three nights. Feel free to use the rest of the day to wander through the pretty town of Sault. Note that "apres-velo" massages can be arranged. |
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| Day 4: Morning Recovery Loop
through wine-making Dentelles-de-Montmirail (77 km or 48 miles) Today's recovery ride will take you through the scenic area known as the Dentelles-de-Montmirail with its interesting rock formations ("dentelles" is "lace") and its very famous wine-making villages such as Beaumes-de-Venise, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, or Seguret. Also of interest on today's ride is Vaison-la-Romaine where you may want to stop for a quick look at France's largest archaelogical site. After returning to your hotel, we'll transfer you to Avignon. |
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Pricing: From 445 euros per person in double occupancy. Our price includes:
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| For further information: Please book it online or contact us at your earliest convenience as this trip is subject to hotel availability. Our e-mail address: info@cyclomundo.com | ||||
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Ventoux Express participants qualify for an "entry-only" place to l'Etape du Tour at the special rate of 150 euros per place. 
