Provence, France · from Bédoin
Mont Ventoux by bike
Mont Ventoux from Bédoin is the classic route up the Giant of Provence. After a deceptively gentle approach, the road rears up through the forest of Saint-Estève with relentless gradients around 9-10%, before emerging onto the exposed white limestone moonscape for the final kilometres past Chalet Reynard. Wind and heat are as much a factor as the gradient.
Summit elevation: 1909 m
How fast would you climb Mont Ventoux?
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*Demo simulation uses standard road bike physics (CdA 0.32, Crr 0.004). for custom bike types, surface analysis, and detailed splits.
FAQ
How long is the Mont Ventoux climb?
From Bédoin, the climb is about 21.5 km with roughly 1616 m of elevation gain at 7.5% average gradient (based on the simplified profile used by this simulator; published figures vary slightly by source).
How long does it take to cycle up Mont Ventoux?
It depends almost entirely on your power-to-weight ratio. Use the simulator on this page: enter your FTP and weight, and a physics model (air resistance, rolling resistance, gravity) estimates your time on the gradient profile.
How accurate is the time simulation?
The simulator uses a simplified segment profile and standard road bike assumptions (CdA 0.32, Crr 0.004, 8 kg bike). It does not model wind, drafting, altitude, surface or pacing errors, so treat the result as a realistic estimate, not a guarantee.
How should I train for Mont Ventoux?
Sustained climbs reward steady threshold and sweet spot work plus a power-to-weight improvement over weeks, not days. TrainCraft builds structured cycling training plans and adapts them when you miss sessions, using fatigue science (CTL/ATL/TSB).
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A climb like this is won weeks in advance. TrainCraft builds a structured plan around your FTP and available hours, and adapts it when you miss a workout.
Start Training FreeThe profile is simplified into 5 segments for simulation; real gradients vary metre by metre. Stats shown are derived from this simulated profile and closely match commonly published figures. Time estimates assume standard road bike physics and no wind.
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