VentouxMan 2026

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? 🤗

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