Mont Ventoux
Bédoin, France
The bare limestone summit of Provence at 1,910 m. The top road is closed in winter.
Mont Ventoux is a 1,912-metre mountain in Provence in southeastern France. It lies about 50 kilometres from Avignon, roughly 30 kilometres northeast of Carpentras and 20 kilometres southeast of Vaison-la-Romaine.
It is famous as a legendary Tour de France climb. On its slopes a memorial commemorates the British professional cyclist Tom Simpson, who died here in 1967. Near the summit stands the Chapelle Sainte-Croix, the highest chapel in the Vaucluse. On the south side, the Chalet Reynard lies about 6 kilometres below the summit on the road from Bédoin. The long-distance trails GR4 and GR9 cross the mountain, and at the Source du Groseau there is drinking water year-round and a picnic area.
In winter, the Mont Serein station offers skiing and snowshoeing; the Mont Serein campsite sits at 1,410 metres on the north flank. Please check current road conditions and weather beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Bédoin, France
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 44.1742, 5.2786
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Les CastorsCampsite9 km from Mont VentouxTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK de Bédoin, Mont VentouxMotorhome stopover10 km from Mont Ventoux · 58 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Le MénèqueCampsite10 km from Mont Ventoux · 100 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping-Car Park MalaucèneMotorhome stopover12 km from Mont Ventoux · 35 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Les 3 RivièresCampsite12 km from Mont VentouxTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Mororiron Lac des SalettesMotorhome stopover13 km from Mont Ventoux · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Mont Ventoux?
Mont Ventoux is in Bédoin, France, at GPS 44.1742, 5.2786. It is about 21 km from Séguret.
Can you camp near Mont Ventoux?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Mont Serein, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 74 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Mont Ventoux?
Mont Ventoux is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Provence: lavender, gorges and Roman bridges and Ochre, lavender and limestone gorges – by motorhome through the Luberon, Valensole and the Gorges du Verdon.
What is there to see near Mont Ventoux?
Places worth a stop nearby: Roman Vaison (18 km), Dentelles de Montmirail (22 km), Sénanque Abbey (28 km) and Gordes (30 km).
When is the best time to visit Mont Ventoux?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)