Bédoin: the ridges of Mont Ventoux
This high-altitude hike winds between summit ridges, scree and beech forests. A summary of the “Giant of Provence”!
©Damien Rosso Description
Cross the road to join the path to the right of the restaurant. Continue the climb to the ridge at the place called “Le Signal” (1608 m).
1- Go left towards the summit, following the ridge.
2- At the “Tête de la Grave” (1625 m) turn left towards “Serres Gros” via the rocky path. After a few dozen meters, turn left.
3 -At “Serres-Gros” (1402 m), go down the winding path on the right. Then continue for 4 km to reach “l'Epaulement de La Frache” (1400 m).
4 - Turn right onto the track which rises gently.
5 - At the crossroads of “Baraque d'Aurel” (1441 m), turn right towards the summit. After 500 m, follow the path on the left to “Pas de la Frache”.
6 - Cross the road and continue through the forest.
7 - At the entrance to the “Combe Brune” (1600 m), go down on the left. After 270 m, go back down the track on the left to reach the Chalet Renard.
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