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Mont Ventoux

From Bédoin. Length and gradient from an official source; times from the climb time calculator.

Start
Bédoin
Length
21.8 km
Average gradient
7.5%
Max gradient
15%
Elevation gain
1,598 m
Summit
1,910 m

Source: Office de Tourisme Ventoux Provence, checked 14 October 2026.

Time at your watts

Estimated climb time by W/kg
W/kgPowerTimeSpeedVAM
2.0140 W2:41:348.1 km/h605 m/h
2.5175 W2:10:2310.0 km/h750 m/h
3.0210 W1:49:4611.9 km/h891 m/h
3.5245 W1:35:1013.7 km/h1,028 m/h
4.0280 W1:24:1815.5 km/h1,160 m/h
5.0350 W1:09:1818.9 km/h1,412 m/h
6.0420 W59:2722.0 km/h1,645 m/h

Model estimate in calm air at steady power (Martin et al. 1998). 70 kg rider + 8 kg bike, tops position (CdA 0.358), Crr 0.0032, 15 °C, air density at the climb's mid-elevation. Mid-elevation 1,111 m (air density 1.074 kg/m³). Calculate yours / All climbs