HAUTE ROUTE
MONT VENTOUX
3 DAYS OF RACING ON
THE ICONIC "GIANT OF PROVENCE"
START/FINISH
BEDOIN
DURATION
5/7 DAYS - 4/6 NIGHTS
AVG.DISTANCE
120 KM
AVG.ELEVATION
1'750 MT
DIFFICULTY
HIGHLIGHTS
Ride on and around one of the most famous and respected climbs in all of cycling for three days on the Haute Mont VENOTUX. We’ll spend the first two days to acclimatize to the Provence Environment and get ready for the race on the Week end.
The race is 3 days only, but you will get to live the same experiences as a classic Haute Route event: mythical climbs, an international peloton and unrivalled services both on and off the bike which allows you to live and ride like a professional.
The OMR crew is ready each day to give our “team” the full Pro Tour service and experience. You’ll find your bike ready each morning, drink bottles ready refilled as you like them, Massage aftert each stage and a freshly laundered riding kit for every day.
Additionally we provide nutritional guidance and supplements and will be present at strategic locations for refuelling and kit drops zones during the race. We will give you daily route wraps and guidance and personalised ride strategy. You will truly feel like a Pro when we sit down together for an organised dinner and discuss tactics for the following day. Our objective is leave all the logisitcs to us so you can concentrate fully on the day’s ride ahead!
WHO WOULD ENJOY THIS EXPERIENCE?
The experience is built for all riders able to ride for 4-6 hours. The HR is a high-intensity race, but in contrast the acclimatization tour is a true cycling adventure at moderate pace across one of the most picturesque region in the world.
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During the acclimatization tour, we will ride as a group on the rolling terrain and as individuals or small groups on the climbs, so that everyone will enjoy the ride. During the race, you will ride at your own pace, and we will support you at the start, on the route, and at the finish line. You ride; we’ll take care of everything else: accommodations, food, bike, massage, laundry, and more!
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All cyclists interested in Granfondo but also in exploring a new region and amidst magnificent scenery will enjoy this incredible experience!
THE TOUR INCLUDES
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A fantastic tour itinerary designed by Andrea
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All hotel accommodations in beautiful 4 stars hotels, in twin-double room
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All breakfasts, 1 lunch, and all dinners (race lunch included in the HR registration fee)
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At least 2 professional guides on tour (one fully qualified mechanic)
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Van support throughout the tour and the race
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All in-tour transfers
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Private feed stations with snacks and food supplements including electrolytes, gels, and energy bars during rides by OTE Sport
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Massage at hotel after each ride
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Bike service
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Laundry service every other day
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Garmin 810-820 loan unit with maps for duration of tour
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1 top quality cycling kit made by DAMA (jersey, knicks, socks)
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Detailed printed tour information booklet
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Extra activities besides cycling: Spa, Chair lift, shopping!
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Small group of max 12 riders.
MORE ABOUT THE TERRAIN
The region of PROVENCE is surrounded by hills and medium size Mountains, but the Mont Ventoux itself is more similar to the big Alps. The terrain will be mainly Mountainous with one long sized climbs and several short climbs.
The climbs are long but never very steep, as the gradient is always around 6-9%, with some section of MT ventoux reaching 12-13%.
The roads are well-paved and safe, with drivers showing incredible respect for cyclists!
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ON REQUEST, NOT INCLUDED
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Haute Route registration fee (+€ 750 approx)
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Single room (70 euro x day)
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High-end rental bike
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Personal airport transfer
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Alcoholic drinks
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FLIGHTS
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Travel Insurance
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Guides Tips
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 - Bedoin Warm up ride
Main Route: 30km, 18mi
Total Ascent: 400m, 1200ft
This is a warm-up ride to ease the legs and body before 3 days of intense riding. Some of you may have only recently stepped off a plane, so this ride offers a great way to “tease” out that tiredness. It will include some small climbs and offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. After the short ride, we will complete the registration process and tune up the bikes, before a big dinner!
Day 2 - HR Stage 1 Bedoin - Chalet Renard
Main Route: 98km, 60mi
Total Ascent: 2800m, 10500ft
TBC
Day 3 - HR Stage 2 Bedoin - Mont Ventoux
Main Route: 95km, 55mi
Total Ascent: 2500m, 9500ft
TBC
Day 4 - HR Stage 3 Bedoin - Mont Ventoux ITT
Main Route: 21km, 14mi
Total Ascent: 1600m, 4500ft
TBC
Day 5 - Goodbye
Packing and transfer to Airport
After a nice breakfast, bike packing and transfer to Airport
TOUR MAP