Departure
Saturday 30th of August 2025 at 10am.
At centre des Florans in Bédoin.
Price
65 €, including jersey, water bottle and windbreaker.
Courses
Two new trails that take you along the magnificent gorges de la Nesque before climbing the Ventoux via Sault, a longer but less demanding ascent than the other two sides.
Up to the summit of Ventoux / down Malaucène side.
To Chalet Reynard.
Accessible by electric bike.
FAQs
Until 28th of august 2025
Presentation of a sports license (with mention of competitive cycling) or a medical certificate (less than one year old) of no contraindication to competitive cycling is mandatory.
Registration fee: €65 + voluntary contribution to AFU's endowment fund for innovation and research
No. The event is open to anyone over the age of 18.
Yes, but only on the short course
No, you can only register online on the SportsnConnect platform: https://www.sportsnconnect.com/calendrier-evenements/view/4pyPtHPY8c7837pwqSaL8j/afu-roulons-pour-la-sante-de-l-homme
Yes, you can change your mind during the run at Chalet Reynard, depending on how tired you are. However, you can't change your mind from the short course to the long course.
Tandems are only allowed on the short course. Two entries are required.
Yes, there are 5 refreshment points along the route, so you can refill your water bottle regularly and eat a sweet or savoury snack.
A coffee reception is available from 7am at the VTF vacation village “Les Florans”, and a meal tray is available for participants at the end of the hike.
Bike rental stores in Bédoin and Malaucène.
A word of advice: reserve your bike as soon as possible.
Bedoin :
Bedoin location 0490659453
Etape du Ventoux 0490627291
Rêve de vélo 0490670740
Malaucène :
Ventoux bikes 0490625819
Provence cycles 0490419517
Ventous vélos vintage 0987715105
No time limit on this ride. Just fun and conviviality!
Muscle road bike, electric-assist bike. Mountain bike (not recommended)
Times shown are calculated for muscle bikes.
Short course: between 3h30 and 4h30
Long course: between 5h and 6h
Only for the long course. Please arrive at Chalet Reynard before 2.30pm.
The ride starts at 10am. Participants will assemble in front of the podium at 9:30am.
Group start after official ribbon-cutting.
Each participant will receive his/her number the day before from 2 pm or the morning of the race from 7 am. A jersey, water bottle and windbreaker will be provided.
Each participant will be required to put a frame plate with a number on his/her bike.
Yes, each participant will be photographed on the course. A video will be shot and made available to all on Youtube and on this website in the media library section.
Here is a list of accommodation close to the event: https://www.sportsnconnect.com/calendrier-evenements/view/4pyPtHPY8c7837pwqSaL8j/afu-roulons-pour-la-sante-de-l-homme#hotels
The easiest way is to come by car. Bédoin is about 15 km from Carpentras. Drive through Bedoin to the last traffic circle (known as the ventoux) to get to the Florans center (signposted).
Train: TGV Avignon then TER possible to Carpentras.
Parking available on the Les Florans site itself, then in public parking areas. Large parking lot at the entrance to Bedoin on the left.
No showers available.
No checkroom, but a room will be available for dropping off bags. It will be locked during the hike.
In the event of cancellation by the organizer, postponement to a later date determined in consultation with the AFU.
Refunds possible on presentation of proof until 8/15
Medical assistance is provided by doctors (including an emergency doctor), first-aiders and an ambulance.
The organizer has taken out “civil liability” and “personal accident” insurance for each participant.