Overview
What Cycling Dreams are Made of
You’d be hard pressed to think of two more epic Tour de France climbs to conquer on the same day. While Alpe d’Huez sits among other giants in the French Alps, Mont Ventoux has a majestic perch right in the middle of Provence, in sunny southern France.
Although they are not neighbors, it is only a relatively short 3.5 hour transfer between them, making a day trip not only possible, but nearly essential for that cycling Bucket List we all have!
If you are in Provence and want the ultimate one-day cycling experience, just let us know. Prices start at €300 per person (for two riders). See the Day-to-Day tab for what your day might look like or contact us if you have any questions.
INCLUDED
- Pick-up /drop-off at your hotel in Provence (Nimes/Avignon/Ventoux area)
- Vehicle support on both climbs
- Transfer to Alpe d’Huez and back
- Expert advice / overview of climbs
- Nutrition bars, gels and powder
- Lots of great photos to take back home with you
NOT INCLUDED
- Rental bike
- Transportation to France
- Meals (except bars/gels on the bike)
- Accommodation
- *This epic day trip can be made part of one of our short-stay BreakAway tours, either in Provence (Luberon Valley) or near Mont Ventoux. Check out our Ventoux BreakAway Tour page or contact us for more details.
What to Expect
We’ll pick you up from your hotel for an early morning attack of Mont Ventoux. After a ’briefing’ on what to expect on your climb, you’ll hit the road. 44|5 will be waiting every few kilometers on the climb to offer support, encouragement, water and food. After a successful Mont Ventoux climb, we’ll be at the summit with warm clothes for the descent, and of course, a few photos at that famous sign!
After descending the mountain, you’ll do a quick change, grab some lunch and hop in our vehicle for the transfer to the Alps. From Le Bourg d’Oisans, on the valley floor, you’ll start climbing those famous 21 turns, right to the top of the Alpe d’Huez ski resort and across the official TDF finish line. Following a well-deserved celebratory drink overlooking the vast Alpine valley you left behind a short while ago, you’ll change back into your street clothes for the return drive to Provence, just in time for dinner!
Dates & Prices
Tour Dates – Choose your own date
Tour Availability – From April to October
Price Per Person – From €350 (for 2 people, per person)
Not the best date for you? Contact us to create a custom trip.
Travel Details
Arrival Airport/Train Station – Marseille Airport or Avignon TGV
If you have extra time to spend in the area, Provence is a perfect base for both regular tourism and cycling. With a heavy concentration of beautiful villages, Roman monuments and great cities, Provence is an ideal area for an extended vacation. Consider one of our Breakaway tours to get more time on the bike in this amazing region.
Gallery
What our Guests have to say about Alpe d’Huez – Ventoux Tours
More than just guides
Both John and Gerry were very knowledgeable and helpful with the entire process and planning of our trip. A group that start out as 3 and grew to 7, they created a custom trip, fully supported, guided and included outstanding food! They shared their knowledge and history of the areas visited ( Mount Ventoux and… Read more “More than just guides”
Ed - USA
Outstanding Tour
John and Gerry provided an outstanding tour of the Alps and Provence, including Mt. Ventoux, for 11 riders and their spouses. The tour was well-organized and included activities for non-riders, interesting dinners, and wine tasting. John and Gerry went out of their way to ensure that everyone had a good experience and even took photographs… Read more “Outstanding Tour”
Larry - California
Perfection in Touring
From the moment John and Gerry picked up our group in Grenoble and took us up to the Alps my wife and I knew that this cycling trip was going to be memorable. Both are exceptional guides and went the extra mile to satisfy our needs on and off the bike . Whether they were… Read more “Perfection in Touring”
Martin - California