Mont Ventoux from Chalet Reynard

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A round trip hike to admire the sunrise at the summit of Mont Ventoux, for example, is a wonderful experience! It takes some effort, but not too much, and the reward is well worth it!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.59 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 464 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 461 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,879 m
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    Lowest point: 1,418 m
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Description of the walk

Drive to Chalet Reynard via the D974 and park in the large car park.

(S/E) Take thePR® trail that starts to the right of Chalet Reynard until you reach the intersection with a track.

(1) Follow the track on the left, markedPR®, uphill to Le Signal.

(2) Turn left onto theGR®4, marked red and white, and follow it to the summit of Tête de Grave.

(3) Continue straight ahead until you reach the Col des Tempêtes.

(4) Continue along the path opposite and reach the summit of Mont Ventoux.

(5) Descend to Chalet Reynard (S/E) via the same route you took on the way up.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,418 m - Chalet Reynard
  2. 1 : km 0.41 - alt. 1,480 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 1.21 - alt. 1,616 m - Le Signal
  4. 3 : km 1.99 - alt. 1,634 m - Tête de la Grave (1627m)
  5. 4 : km 5.03 - alt. 1,829 m - Col des Tempêtes (1829m)
  6. 5 : km 5.3 - alt. 1,879 m - Mont Ventoux
  7. S/E : km 10.59 - alt. 1,418 m - Chalet Reynard

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
3394564416
3394564416

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

the climb is a little steep when you get out of the car until you pass under the ski lift cables. The summit is visible all the way, so just follow the line of snow removal stakes.The wind is stronger on the plateau than in the car park, and vice versa for the temperature, which can be surprising. There are lots of rocks, so watch your step and wear high-top shoes if possible. Otherwise, it's Ventoux with a 360-degree panorama. To be done and redone without moderation!

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User 8444983

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike with beautiful views along the way. However, there is no shade. We did it with two children over the age of 6.

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jofro1
jofro1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with a bit of a mistral wind, but well worth it. I recommend it.

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Francou38
Francou38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent hike with views of Mont Ventoux.
Reaching Ventoux is hard work, as the slope is steep.

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Le montagnard 260783
Le montagnard 260783

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb course, very accessible.
Thanks to the poster.

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Karellis
Karellis

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A quick and spectacular route to reach Mont Ventoux in just two hours.

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Guirando
Guirando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this night hike to reach Mont Ventoux for sunrise.
It's the ideal version for summer:
Departure at 4:30 a.m., climb under the stars, spectacular view upon arrival, and descent via the same route in the cool of the morning, discovering the daytime itinerary in a different way.
A very accessible walk.
Our children also really enjoyed it, the youngest being 10 years old, memories that will last a long time!

Note: 200 metres after the start, you need to leave the path on the right to follow the route. With the GPS track, it's easy to follow.

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Thomas.A
Thomas.A

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello, our first family hike took just over four hours there and back, with two children aged six and 13. We enjoyed beautiful views and unexpected encounters with flocks of sheep roaming freely along the way. The children loved it, but the downside is that it's very stony.

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Ka&Jé
Ka&Jé

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We were very happy with our hike. It offers magnificent scenery, vultures soaring in the sky... It is accessible to any hiker of average ability. The climb up Mont Ventoux, even in the heat, is achievable if you are well equipped. The only downside was that we didn't come back down the road because there was too much bicycle traffic and it wasn't interesting, but we took the path back in the opposite direction. A very beautiful hike that I recommend.

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Miss Papillon
Miss Papillon
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The trail is very rocky! You need good shoes and walking sticks! The view is beautiful! Luckily, we had good weather! 24/04/24
Be careful: it's very windy before you reach the summit! We couldn't make it all the way to the top! We'll be back!

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pepinet
pepinet

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with a steady climb and magnificent views. Good footwear is recommended as the trail is very rocky.

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