Welcome to the summit of the Giant of Provence! A new year often means new challenges 💪 and for that, the VentouxMan is making a grand comeback! 🤩 This iconic triathlon is unique in France 🇫🇷 and invites you this September, in Monteux, located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region 🌞. At the foot of the legendary Mont Ventoux 🏔️ in the Vaucluse, you'll embark (or re-embark, for the veterans 😉) on the adventure! With its 2 km swim 🏊♂️, 103 km cycling 🚴, and 21 km run 🏃, a long-distance challenge awaits you in the heart of Provence 🪻. You can choose to complete the event solo or in relay with a partner 🤝. The event maintains its streamlined organization 😁, with all transition zones ⏩ now centralized in one location, making it much easier for athletes! 📍 Right from exiting the water 🌊, you can hop on your Nimbus Bike 2000 🧹 and head towards conquering the Mont Ventoux 🚵.
A legendary triathlon awaits you! 😎 The VentouxMan involves three stages of self-discovery, but what exactly does this edition hold for you? 🤔 You'll start with 2 km of swimming in Monteux Lake, completing two laps ➿ with an Australian exit halfway through. This will be a moment of great excitement for the audience, who can follow the athletes live and boost their energy! 🥳 After your exit from the lake, you'll grab your bike and head towards the most sought-after mountain by cyclists: the ever-famous Giant of Provence 🤯. You'll ascend via the toughest route, but we know nothing can stop you! Most of the event's elevation gain will occur on this section, so brace yourself; it's not too long (just a modest 103 km 😅). As you ride, natural landscapes 🌿 will accompany you all the way to the top, offering a stunning view of the entire valley 😯. Finally, the only thing left will be to run the scheduled 21 km to… really test your legs 😂. Two loops ➿ of 10 km each are planned along the lake shores. It's a chance to enjoy a tour of a quaint Provençal village, just a stone's throw from Carpentras. If you're competing in the relay triathlon with a team of three participants, the roles are simple: one swimmer 🏊, one cyclist 🚴♀️, and one runner 🏃♂️. For teams of two, the roles are flexible. Other events are also anticipated for this 10th edition! 🎉 You may also join the Duathlon L if cycling isn't your thing ☝️. And because this year is really special, VentouxMan presents France's first Gravel Triathlon M to delight nature enthusiasts! 🥰 A Triathlon S will round off the weekend's events 🗓️. For the serious competitors, the finale of the French Club Championships D3 (S format in duathlon and triathlon) 🏆 will also take place during VentouxMan! The children will also be celebrated in this 2025 edition 🧒 with the "Aquathlon Kids" 🌊. Several swim and run distances will be offered based on their age 🤓. This event, increasingly popular among triathletes, is steadily becoming a must-attend sports and family event 👨👩👧👦.
But that's not all! A buffet 🥪 will await you at the finish line 🏁 to help you regain strength 💪. You can also enjoy a refreshing beer 🍻, and osteopaths 🧑⚕️ will be on hand to take care of you! 😉 Around the Ventoux ⛰️, charming little villages exuding the essence of Provence are plenty 🌬️. It's the perfect opportunity, after your triathlon, to stroll through one of the Vaucluse villages 🏘️. From Pernes-les-Fontaines with its vineyards 🍇 to Carpentras and its historic sites 🏰, Venasque with its rich history 🏛️, Bédoin as a mythical village of the Tour de France 🚴, or even Avignon with its Palais des Papes, there’s plenty to explore! 😝
So, shall we see you at the top of the Mont Ventoux? 🤗
⚠️ Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to health, drink responsibly.
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You'll start at 7:30 AM for women and 7:40 AM for men from Lac de Monteux and kick off with the swimming event 🏊♀️. You'll swim 2 km, which means doing two laps around the lake! At the halfway mark, you'll make a splash on the lake's beach 😀. Indeed, there will be an Australian exit 🦘 to fire up the crowd 🔥 and boost your motivation for the second lap around the lake 👏.
Barely out of the water, you'll be seen hopping on your bike! 🚲 You're in for a scenic 100 km ride featuring the iconic Mont Ventoux 🤩. You'll tackle the climb from the most challenging side 😥 and then head back down towards Lac de Monteux for your final transition!
Take off your helmet and swap your clip-in shoes for running sneakers! 🏃 In this final leg, you'll cover 20 km on a fairly flat route, giving your legs some relief after the challenging ride 😅.
And after all that, it's the finish line! 🏁 Quite the VentouxMan challenge, isn't it? 😉
You can pick up your race bib at the following dates and times:
Friday, September 12, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Saturday, September 13, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
You can drop off your bike on the day of your race at the following dates and times:
Friday, September 12, from 4:00 PM to 5:45 PM for the Sprint Triathlon.
Saturday, September 13, from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM for the Gavrel M. You can also leave your bag at the tent.
Sunday, September 14, from 6:00 AM to 7:15 AM for the Long Triathlon and Long Duathlon.
All starts will take place at Lake Monteux in the Vaucluse region:
Friday, September 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM for the Sprint Triathlon and 6:10 PM for the company relay teams in the Sprint Triathlon.
Saturday, September 13, at 9:00 AM for the men's start of the French D3 Duathlon Championship and 11:00 AM for the women.
Saturday, September 13, at 2:00 PM for the Gravel Triathlon start.
Saturday, September 13, at 3:00 PM for the Kids' Aquathlons start.
Sunday, September 14, at 7:30 AM for the VentouxMan Women's start, 7:35 AM for the relay teams, and 7:40 AM for the men.
Sunday, September 14, at 7:45 AM for the Long Duathlon.
Sunday, September 14, at 8:45 AM for the men's French D3 Triathlon Championship and 10:00 AM for the women.
Kids' Aquathlon: Ages 6 to 15
Sprint Triathlon: Open to anyone born in 2008 or earlier
Gravel M Triathlon: Open to anyone born in 2006 or earlier
Long Duathlon: Open to anyone born in 2006 or earlier
Long Triathlon: Open to anyone born in 2006 or earlier
Long Triathlon: (10h15 total race time)
Swim exit: 8:45 AM (1 hour swimming)
Cycling: km 43 before 12:15 PM / km 73 before 1:45 PM
Run start before 3:00 PM / start lap 2 (km 7) before 3:45 PM / start lap 3 (km 14) before 4:30 PM
For swimming: If the water temperature is below 16°C, wetsuits are mandatory. Conversely, if the water temperature exceeds 24.5°C, wetsuits are prohibited. Wearing the swim cap provided by the organizer is mandatory.
For cycling: Wearing a helmet is mandatory.
At the finish line, a buffet and beer will be waiting for you to reward your efforts.
By train:
From Avignon station, take the TGV towards Monteux.
By bus:
From the Avignon bus station, take line 5.2 towards Pernes les Fontaines.
By plane (arrival in Marseille or Aix-en-Provence):
From Aix-en-Provence to Monteux: 1h10 by car
From Marseille to Monteux: 1h35 by car
If you need assistance, you can contact the organizers via their contact form or by email: contact@ventouxman.com
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You can check the race rules here
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