From Nice, the route will lead riders through Gorges du Verdon which with its exceptional panoramas is the link between CP3 and CP4. Some say it’s a cycling paradise, we advise riding along the deepest canyon in Europe in daylight – spectacular views.
Heading further southwest through picturesque Provence riders will come to Sault located at 754m a small village where the climb to CP4 starts.
From Sault is 25 km to the top of Giant of Provence with the summit at 1,910m. The start of the climb is gradual and leads through meadows and lavender fields. It’s very peaceful too with minimum traffic. At Chalet Reynard, the route joins the road from Bedoin. The landscape on the last six kilometers changes to white moon-like rocks which gives the impression of eternal snow. It might be quite windy while reaching CP4.
Mont Ventoux is a regular Tour de France highlight since 1951. The ascent has been classified as Hors Categorie by the Tour de France since 1987.
Mont Ventoux CP4
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Le Mont Ventoux, c’est une légende superieure.
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