Mont Ventoux, nicknamed the "Giant of Provence", is much more than just a summit. Reaching an altitude of 1912 metres, this emblematic mountain is one of the jewels of the Provencal landscape, visible from afar, imposing and majestic. Renowned for its wild character and steep slopes, it represents a major challenge for anyone who dares to venture there.
The Ventoux is also known for its historic role in the Tour de France, where it was introduced as a stage as early as 1951. Since then, it has become one of the competition's most fearsome and legendary passes, feared by cyclists as much for its physical challenges as for its often unpredictable climate.
The history of the Ventoux is also marked by poignant moments, such as the tragic death of Tom Simpson in 1967, just one kilometer from the summit, an event that deeply moved the cycling world. But the Ventoux is also the scene of triumphs, like Lucien Lazaridès, the first rider to win the summit stage, and other legends such as Raymond Poulidor, Bernard Thévenet, Jean-François Bernard and Richard Virenque, all of whom have written their names in the history of this mythical pass.