The race

Mont Ventoux is a climb that leaves no room for improvisation. From Bédoin, after 5 km of warm-up, the effort is immediate and constant, steady and without any real respite, up to the start of the ascent at the Saint-Estève bend.
The climb measures 15.7 km with 1,354 meters of elevation gain and an average gradient of 8.8%. The summit rises to 1,910 meters above sea level. Numbers that immediately set the tone.
From the very first kilometers, the gradient settles between 9 and 10%. The effort is immediate and offers very little relief. You quickly enter the Saint-Estève forest, where the steady incline forces you to find your rhythm early on.
Between the 5th and 10th kilometer, the gradients remain high, around 8.5 to 9.5%. The effort becomes continuous and mentally demanding. Passing Chalet Reynard (1,423 m) marks a change of scenery, but not an easing of the difficulty.
As you leave the forest, the landscape turns mineral and barren. Exposure to the wind is total, and the gradient rises again, reaching 9 to 9.5% in places. Every kilometer demands focus and commitment.
After the Col des Tempêtes (1,830 m), the summit is visible, but never easy to reach. The gradient does not ease, and conditions can be harsh. Here, Ventoux is conquered as much with the mind as with the legs.

The event will take place on roads closed to traffic and will therefore be timed. You will be able to check your result directly online via the dedicated tab on the website. You will also receive an SMS with your time after crossing the finish line.

TIME CUTS

Riders overtaken by the broom vehicle will be considered "out of the race" and will therefore be disqualified. They will not appear in the final results.
If you are among these riders, the organization will direct you to the nearest repatriation point. To fulfill our commitments to local authorities and ensure the safety of riders and staff, time cut barriers have been set along the course.

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