Climbing Mont Ventoux from Vaison-la-Romaine
From Vaison-la-Romaine the climb goes up the north side, starting from Malaucène. You leave the shop for about 10 km of approach, then the road settles into its rhythm: 21.2 km of ascent at an average gradient of 7.3%.
- Malaucène, north side: 10 km of approach from Vaison, then 21.2 km of ascent at 7.3%. The closest and most direct option.
- Bédoin, south side: 22 km of approach from Vaison, then 21.3 km of ascent at 7.4%. The classic route, with a longer run-in.
Allow 2.5 to 3 hours from the foot of the climb to the summit, depending on your level, your bike and the wind. Set off in the morning and keep something in reserve for the descent, because the return is part of the day.
For a first climb, we recommend Malaucène.
Choosing the right route and bike is essential for a successful Mont Ventoux climb.
Tell us your experience and how much time you have, and our team confirms the bike rental Mont Ventoux plan with you: side, model and departure time.
Our bikes, our rates and delivery
The choice of bike weighs more than the length of the ride.
Road Bike Mendiz F9:
carbon frame, 12-speed Shimano 105 and an 11-34 cassette, the model best suited to the ascent.
E-Gravel Superior iXR 6.5 and Kalkhoff Endeavour 5:
for a Mont Ventoux electric bike hire, both assisted models are used for the climb, and their motor carries you up the 21 km.
Mountain E-Bike Sunn Rage:
tracks, paths and forest roads of the massif.
Electric hybrid bike Kalkhoff:
villages, wine roads and long distances without effort.
Mountain bike, hybrid bike:
short rides on the road, on a half-day.
Our rental rates depend on the type of bike and the rental duration: only the bike family and the duration change the amount. Whatever the bike hire Mont Ventoux trip you are planning, here are the useful lines, week, fortnight and month included.
Public rates including VAT at 20%; a week is 7 days of rental.
- Carbon road bike: €32 a half-day, €42 a day, €210 a week, €400 a fortnight, €550 a month.
Kalkhoff e-bike: €32, €42, €210, €400, €550.
Electric mountain bike: €40, €55, €275, €550, €700.
Mountain bike, hybrid bike: €15, €20, €90, €150, €250.
An extra day costs €32 for the carbon road bike and the e-bike, €40 for the electric mountain bike and €15 for the classic bikes.
The full rate grid gives the detail, supplements and accessories included (pedals, baby seat, child trailer, child bike, panniers, trailer bike).
Delivery then, on the same conditions as our other shops:
- A maximum radius of 40 km around the Vaison-la-Romaine shop.
From 3 days of rental and a minimum of 2 bikes.
The delivery cost agreed with the shop.
An area covering Malaucène and Bédoin, at the foot of the climb, as well as Sablet, Rasteau and Cairanne.
There is no single booking page: each bike has its own booking widget on its model page.
Around Vaison-la-Romaine: Sablet, Séguret, Mollans-sur-Ouvèze, Nyons and Dieulefit
Not every day is spent at the summit. Around Vaison, the wine roads and the hilltop villages offer gentler loops, from easy to sporty.
- Sablet: a short loop between the vines and the perched village, with no difficulty - hybrid or electric city bike.
- Séguret: a few hairpins up to the village against the Dentelles de Montmirail, then a quiet return through the plain.
- Mollans-sur-Ouvèze: a road along the Ouvèze, a rolling profile, perfect for a half-day.
- Nyons: a longer stage to the north, to combine with the wine and olive route.
- Dieulefit: a more demanding loop towards the Drôme provençale, for cyclists at ease with climbing.
The routes we suggest run from 16 to 60 km and cross the Roman heritage of the town before heading for the hills; Our free app provides detailed routes for your ride. A bike rental in Vaison-la-Romaine is also chosen for its surroundings, not only for the Ventoux.
Why rent with Sun-E-Bike in Vaison-la-Romaine
Sun-E-Bike runs three bike shops in Provence: Vaison-la-Romaine, Bonnieux in the Luberon and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in the Alpilles.
- Each shop has its own repair workshop: a derailleur to adjust or a puncture after the descent is dealt with on the spot, during your stay.
A maintained fleet: European brands Kalkhoff, Sunn, Superior and Mendiz, NF 15 194-certified bikes, "Made in Europe".
Local advice: the team rides the routes and knows both climbs of the Ventoux; it points you the right way according to your level, the weather and the wind.
Customer reviews: each shop has its own Google and Tripadvisor listing, where visitors leave their feedback.
Routes handed over with the bike: a free app with the routes around the Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail.
Frame size, settings and accessories are adjusted before you set off: you leave with a bike that is ready, not with a rental to fine-tune.
Frequently asked questions about bike rental in Vaison-la-Romaine and Mont Ventoux?
Which bike should I choose to visit Vaison-la-Romaine and the surrounding area?
- For routes around Vaison-la-Romaine, an electric city bike from Kalkhoff is the most comfortable choice: upright position, assistance on the climbs and the capacity to link up the kilometres. An electric mountain bike suits tracks and forest paths, while a classic mountain bike or hybrid is enough for short road rides. Our team points you to the right model for your route and your level.
Which cycle routes can I ride around Vaison-la-Romaine?
- From the shop you can reach the Dentelles de Montmirail, the Gorges de la Nesque, the hilltop villages around Vaison la Romaine, or the wine road through Rasteau, Sablet and Cairanne. Routes run from 16 to 60 km and take in the Roman heritage of Vaison-la-Romaine before heading for the hills. The app handed over with your bike hire detail each route. You can book your bike online before you arrive.
Do you deliver bikes to the villages around Vaison-la-Romaine?
- Yes, delivery is available within a maximum radius of 40 km around the shop, from 3 days of rental and a minimum of 2 bikes; the cost is set with the shop. This area covers the villages around Vaison-la-Romaine, including Malaucène, Bédoin, Sablet, Rasteau and Cairanne, subject to the conditions above. Contact the shop to arrange the handover of the bikes.
Is the Vaison-la-Romaine shop open on Sundays?
- From April to October the shop is open 7 days a week, 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm, Sundays included. For the rest of the year it opens Tuesday to Saturday, on the same hours. Online booking remains possible outside these times.
Which bike should I choose to climb Mont Ventoux from Vaison-la-Romaine?
- For the ascent, the Mendiz F9 road bike is the most suitable: carbon frame, 12-speed Shimano 105 and an 11-34 cassette. The E-Gravel Superior iXR 6.5 and the Kalkhoff Endeavour 5 electric bikes also climb the Ventoux. Our team confirms the model with you according to the side you choose.
Should I start from Malaucène or Bédoin to climb Mont Ventoux?
- From Vaison-la-Romaine, Malaucène is the closest start: about 10 km of approach, then 21.2 km of ascent at an average gradient of 7.3%. Starting from Bédoin means 22 km of approach, then 21.3 km of ascent at an average gradient of 7.4%. We recommend Malaucène for a first climb.
Can I climb Mont Ventoux on an electric bike?
- Yes: the E-Gravel Superior iXR 6.5 and the Kalkhoff Endeavour 5 are used for the Ventoux climb. Their assistance accompanies the 21 km of ascent on the side you choose. Plan an early start and leave with a fully charged battery.
Do you deliver bikes to the foot of the climb?
- For groups and on request, we deliver bikes to the start of either climb, Malaucène side or Bédoin side. Delivery removes the 10 to 22 km approach from Vaison-la-Romaine. Contact the shop to arrange the handover of the bikes and agree a departure time.
How to Get to Vaison-la-Romaine?
Vaison-la-Romaine is easily accessible by car from the major cities in the region: Avignon, Orange, and Aix-en-Provence. If you're traveling by train, the nearest station is in Orange, just 20 minutes by car.
Book your bike for Mont Ventoux
There is no single booking page: each bike has its own booking widget on its model page, with its rates by duration and its availability.
Choose your model and open its page: the price and the booking calendar are displayed there.
Select your dates and the number of bikes, then confirm online.
Collect the bike at the shop, or have it delivered within the 40 km radius, from 3 days of rental and 2 bikes.
Models that cannot be booked online - electric mountain bike, E-Gravel, road bike, mountain bike and hybrid - are booked by phone on +33 (0)9 54 94 99 14 or by email at vaison@sun-e-bike.com.
Address: 160 avenue René Cassin, Parc du Pont Neuf, 84110 Vaison-la-Romaine. The shop is open 7 days a week from April to October, 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm, and Tuesday to Saturday for the rest of the year; the opening hours and contact details stay up to date on the contact page.
For a stay of several days, our bike tours in Provence combine accommodation, routes and bikes, and every model available is gathered on the bike rentals in Provence page. Book your bike for Mont Ventoux, and set off by the north side.
