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Climbing Mont Ventoux: The Sault Ascent

Ascending Mont Ventoux via Sault is considered the "easiest" of the three routes to the summit - the other 2 routes are via Bédoin or Malaucène. This route is 26 km in length with an average gradient of 4.6%. The route is also the most picturesque starting in the pretty town of Sault and rising [...]

By | November 12th, 2016|Cycling tips, Hill climbs, Inspiration|0 Comments

Languedoc Circulades

Here in the Languedoc region in the south of France, a circulade is a traditional village that has been built in concentric circles. Our home base of Caux is a ville circulade. Unique to the Languedoc region, the centre of the village is often the site of a château-fort or a parish church. In the case of [...]

By | July 9th, 2016|Languedoc region|0 Comments

Vines and velo

There are so many great cycling routes in Languedoc, in fact, starting right out our front door. Whether you ride a mountain bike, road bike or a hybrid... are looking for a challenge or a leisurely pedal, you can find it here.

By | July 7th, 2015|Languedoc region|0 Comments

Cycling around Caux, Languedoc

We have been taking advantage of the sunny and warm weather to get out cycling in the vineyards around our home in Caux, Languedoc on a regular basis. This video shows some of the highlights from recent rides. There are any number of stunning local routes right from our doorstep. This one ascends into the [...]

By | May 22nd, 2015|Languedoc region, Videos|0 Comments