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VentouxMan 2025

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The event in a few words

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.

4 reasons to join this race

The Spectacular Course 🤩
As you might have guessed, you're about to start a triathlon in one of the most breathtaking settings imaginable! 🤯 The cycling challenge 🚵 will take you up the legendary and daunting Mont Ventoux 🏔️. It's a must for seasoned cyclists looking to test themselves on this iconic climb ⭐. You'll have the opportunity to tackle it as a triathlete, and that's not something everyone can say! 😎
The Electrifying Atmosphere 🥳
This year's Ventouxman is shaping up to be more exciting than ever! The starting line, finish line, and expo village will all converge at Lake Monteux 🏁. It will also be the gathering spot for supporters, promising an electric atmosphere to cheer on the triathletes during their transitions! 🎉 From the swimming event, with an Australian exit halfway through, you can boost your motivation by coming up for air 🏊‍♂️. One thing's for sure, you'll have no shortage of encouragement! 👏
Experience a Unique Triathlon ✨
Have you ever seen a triathlon that reaches the summit of Mont Ventoux? No? 🤔 Well, that's because there's only one, and it's truly one of a kind! 👸 VentouxMan is the only triathlon that includes such a legendary cycling stage. You'll climb Mont Ventoux via Bédouin, the most technical and steepest route! 📈 You'll certainly earn the ascent of the Giant of Provence 🥵. Plus, the event takes place at the end of the season, allowing you to be well-trained and ready to give it your all for one of the last triathlon meets of the year! 💪
A Human-Sized Event 🥰
Although VentouxMan has quickly become one of the most sought-after triathlons in France, it has managed to maintain its human scale 🤗. Everyone will find their place in the transition areas with a maximum capacity set at 1,000 participants. In addition to a reasonable number of triathletes, the event is expanding and offering more formats for budding young triathletes 😜. The "Aquathlon Kids" helps popularize triathlon among the younger generation. This intergenerational sharing highlights the collective nature of this otherwise individual sport 😌.

A distance for every taste

Triathlon L

TriathlonThe most popular
  • Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
  • Elevation gain : 2350mD+ / 2350mD-
  • Swimming
    2 km
    2 loopsx1 km
  • Road Cycling
    103 km
    Elevation gain 2200mD+ / 2200mD-
  • Road Running
    21 km
    3 loopsx7 km
    Elevation gain 150mD+ / 150mD-

A few more words

Haven't had enough and want to learn even more about the triathlon you're about to conquer? You're in the right place! 🤓

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? 😉

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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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