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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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 collect your race bib on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM for the Gravel M Triathlon and Triathlon S. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, race bib collection for all events will be at Wave Island in Monteux from 10 AM to 7 PM.
All races start at Lac de Monteux in Vaucluse:
On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 7:30 AM for women, 7:35 AM for relays, and 7:40 AM for men of the Triathlon L
On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 7:20 AM for the Duathlon L
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 2 PM for the Gravel M Triathlon
On Friday, September 12, 2025, at 6 PM for women, 6:05 PM for men, and 6:10 PM for corporate relays of Triathlon S
Aquathlon Kids: Ages 6 to 15
Triathlon S: Open to anyone born in 2008 or earlier
Triathlon M Gravel: Open to anyone born in 2006 or earlier
Duathlon L: Open to anyone born in 2006 or earlier
Triathlon L: Open to anyone born in 2006 or earlier
The drop-off for bikes and transition bags will be on Saturday, September 13, 2025, the day before the race. You must drop off your gear that day. However, access to the bike park will be allowed on Sunday, September 14, 2025, just before the race, between 6 AM and 7:15 AM.
Triathlon L: (10h15 total race time)
Swim exit: 8:45 AM (1h swim)
Bike: km 43 by 12:15 PM / km 73 by 1:45 PM
Run start by 3 PM / start lap 2 (km 7) by 3:45 PM / start lap 3 (km 14) by 4:30 PM
For swimming: If the water temperature is below 16°C, wetsuits are mandatory. Conversely, if the temperature exceeds 24.5°C, wetsuits are prohibited. Wearing the swim cap provided by the organizer is mandatory.
For cycling: Helmets are mandatory.
At the finish line, a buffet and beers 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 (arriving 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 to get in touch, you can contact the organizers via their contact form or by email: contact@ventouxman.com
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