The Mont Ventoux is situated in the north of the Vaucluse Vaucluse. It is
a solitary mountain which rises to 1912 m, the first major rise in the southeast
of the Alps. He was nicknamed the "Giant of Provence". Petrarch
was the first to make his ascent was the 14th century. But the Mont Ventoux
is known worldwide thanks to the Tour de France, a grueling climb by bike
is a famous sporting event. The view at the summit of Mont Ventoux is special,
Mont Blanc in the north to the Camargue and the Mediterranean Sea to the
south. On the north side, there is the ski resort of Mont Serein. The Mont
Ventoux is classified biosphere reserve by UNESCO, is home to rare plant
species. At the foot of Mont Ventoux vineyards stretch producing AOC "Côtes
du Ventoux", mainly red wine, but also rosé and a little white
wine.
To see and learn a little more: Mont
Ventoux and Bédoin on Horizon Provence
