How we did it

TRAVEL

Flights to Marseille from the UK are cheap and frequent, with budget airlines charging as little as £40 return. Still, it’s still worth seeing if it’s cheaper overall to go with British Airways as its basic hold luggage allowance includes a bike. We then rented a car at the airport and drove the final 125km to Bédoin.

ACCOMMODATION

The base of operations for our stay in Provence was the outrageously charming La Ferme des Bélugues. Ideally located for Ventoux, this chambre d’hôte and gîte is a short and scenic ride from Bédoin.

Equipped with a bike workshop and wide range of spares, the accommodation also boasts a pool and very comfortable rooms. Expect to pay from around £100 a night.

See lafermedesbelugues.com

THANKS

Massive thanks are due to Karen and Spencer at La Ferme des Bélugues, who looked after us superbly and also planned the route. Friendly service was had from Provence Cycles in nearby Malaucène, which would be our first call for repairs or rental. And for a post-ride beer, we can definitely recommend Le Flandrien in Bédoin.