VentouxMan 2026

Welcome to the top of the Giant of Provence! New year often rhymes with new challenges 💪 and for that, the VentouxMan makes a grand return! 🤩 This iconic and unique triathlon in France 🇫🇷 invites you this September in Monteux, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region 🌞. It's at the foot of the legendary Mont Ventoux 🏔️, in the Vaucluse, that you will start (or restart, for the connoisseurs 😉) the adventure! With its 2 km of swimming 🏊‍♂️, 104 km of cycling 🚴 and 18 km of running 🏃, it's a long-distance event that awaits you in the heart 🫶 of Provence 🪻. You can choose to complete the event solo or in relay in pairs 🤝. The event maintains its organization 😁 with all transition zones ⏩ centralized at the same location, which is much easier for the athletes! 📍 This means you can, right out of the water 🌊, hop on your super Nimbus Bike 2000 🧹 to conquer the Mont Ventoux 🚵.

It's an extraordinary triathlon that awaits you! 😎 The VentouxMan consists of three steps of self-surpassing, but specifically, what does this edition have in store for you? 🤔 You will start with 2 km of swimming in Lac de Monteux, where you will complete two laps ➿ with an Australian exit mid-course. It's a moment of great fervor for the crowd, who can enjoy a live spectacle and boost the athletes' energy! 🥳 After getting out of the lake, you will immediately jump on your bike and head towards the most coveted mountain by cyclists, need not be mentioned anymore: the Giant of Provence 🤯. You'll climb the mountain by its toughest path, but we know nothing stops you! The major elevation of the event is concentrated on this section so hold on, it's not that long (only about 104 km 😅). Along the way, natural landscapes 🌿 will accompany you to the summit, offering you a clear view of the entire valley 😯. Finally, you'll have just the 18 km run to cap off… and wear out those legs 😂. The plan includes two loops ➿ of 9 km around the lake shores. A perfect opportunity to take in a quaint little Provence village, just a stone's throw from Carpentras. If you're running the triathlon in relay with a three-member team, the division will be simple: one swimmer 🏊, one cyclist 🚴‍♀️, and one runner 🏃‍♂️. For two-member teams, distribution is optional. More events are also anticipated for this 11th edition! 🎉 You can start Duathlon L if you aren't fond of cycling ☝️. And for off-road enthusiasts, the VentouxMan is organizing the Gravel M Triathlon to reconnect with nature! 🥰 A Triathlon S will round off the weekend events 🗓️. For road enthusiasts, a 10 km race is organized starting at the Stade Saint-Hilaire of Monteux. You'll need to sharpen your gear to outrun the cyclists blazing down Ventoux's slopes! 💨 The children will also be in the spotlight during this 2026 edition 🧒 thanks to the "Aquathlon Kids" 🌊 event. They will have multiple running and swimming distances according to their age 🤓. This event, increasingly popular among triathletes, is gradually becoming a referential family sporting event 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

But that's not all! A buffet 🥪 awaits you at the finish 🏁 to replenish your energy 💪. You can also enjoy a cold beer 🍻, and osteopaths 🧑‍⚕️ will be at your service for some good recovery! 😉 Around the Ventoux ⛰️, small Provence villages full of charm are plentiful 🌬️. After your triathlon, take some time to explore one of the many Vaucluse villages 🏘️. Pernes-les-Fontaines with its vineyards 🍇, Carpentras with its monuments 🏰, Venasque with its history 🏛️, Bédoin as the mythic village of the Tour de France 🚴 or even Avignon with its Papal Palace, you've got plenty to do! 😝

So, are we seeing you at the top of Mont Ventoux? 🤗

⚠️ Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.