Road Cycling Routes near Sault
Discover the best road cycling routes near Sault in Mont Ventoux, France. We've curated 8 road cycling routes within riding distance of Sault. The area offers mountainous terrain. Each route includes GPX files, detailed elevation profiles, highlighted climbs, and recommended café stops along the way.
8 routes
Mount Ventoux from Sault descending by Malaucène
91.1 km • 2098 m • Hard
A big loop that starts with the gentle Sault approach to Ventoux. You ride most of the way at a comfortable gradient before joining the steeper final stretch near Chalet Reynard. The descent toward Malaucene is varied and fast. From Malaucene you cross Col de la Madeleine and drop through Bedoin, then take the Route de la Gabelle back toward Sault. That last stretch is rolling and forested, with a viewpoint at the Belvedere de la Gabelle before you drop back into town
Vineyards and lavender fields of the Provence
66.1 km • 927 m • Moderate
A mellow day exploring the quieter roads south and east of Ventoux. From Sault you head toward the Belvedere de la Gabelle and along the Route de la Gabelle through forest and open plateaus. The riding is steady and unhurried. Past Flassan the road drifts through vineyards, orchards, and small villages toward Villes-sur-Auzon and Methamis. The climb over Cote de Saint-Hubert adds some structure without being demanding. Ventoux's bare summit appears in the distance at several points before the route loops back to Sault.
Mount Ventoux from Bèdoin descending by Malaucène
53.9 km • 1735 m • Hard
You climb the hardest side of Ventoux first, grinding through the forest from Bedoin before the exposed final stretch to the summit. The descent toward Malaucene is fast and flowing, with longer bends and changing gradients that keep you paying attention. From Malaucene you cross back to Bedoin over Col de la Madeleine, a quiet, gentle climb through forest that feels like a proper cool-down after the main event. Most of the elevation is packed into the Ventoux ascent, so the return leg rolls easily.
Tour du Ventoux and Gorges de la Nesque
109.9 km • 1533 m • Hard
A big loop around the Ventoux massif without going over the top. From Bedoin you head through Malaucene and out toward Col de Fontaube, where the road gets quieter and the views open up across the north side of the mountain. From there you continue toward Sault on calm, lightly ridden roads. The return through the Gorges de la Nesque is the highlight. The road is carved into limestone cliffs with long, sweeping lines and exposed views down into the canyon. From there the Route de la Gabelle brings you back toward Bedoin through more sheltered, rolling terrain.
Cinglés du Ventoux from Bèdoin
136.8 km • 4392 m • Epic
Three ascents of Ventoux in one day. You take on the Bedoin side first while your legs are fresh, then descend to Malaucene and climb the irregular second route. After a second descent, you finish with the Sault approach, the most gradual, which is a serious challenge by that point. It's an endurance challenge that many riders specifically come for. The distance and elevation are serious, but the structure works in your favour: hardest first, easiest last. By the third summit you know every bend above Chalet Reynard.
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