Tag: Ventoux
From Marseille to Mont Ventoux, Provence in the wind
Ah! Marseille, its Stade-Vélodrome, its Bonne Mère and its Frioul islands. Not to mention the surrounding creeks, unfortunately threatened by overcrowding. If the Phocaean city has many charms, it is…
On Mont Ventoux, nature’s time trial
Climbing the “Géant de Provence” is a must for cyclists and hikers. From the foot to the summit, at 1910 meters, oak forests with a lunar decor, the richness of…
Did the Mont Ventoux stage revive the intrigue of the Tour?
Wout van Aert, during the ascent of Mont Ventoux, during the 11th stage of the Tour de France, Wednesday July 7. DANIEL COLE / AP Is the Tour de France…
at Mont Ventoux, the burst of pride of Wout van Aert
Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) wins in the 11th stage of the Tour de France between Sorgues and Malaucène (Vaucluse), on July 7. PHILIPPE LOPEZ / AFP Clearly, this year, all…
on Mont Ventoux, the pilgrimage to the Simpson stele
In front of the stele dedicated to Tom Simpson near the summit of Mont Ventoux (Vaucluse), July 7, 2021. JEAN-LOUIS LE TOUZET / THE WORLD The stele dedicated to Tom…