Beaumont-du-Ventoux

The forest of Mont Serein, owned by the municipality of Beaumont-du-Ventoux, offers many opportunities for hiking during which you will encounter, perhaps, chamois, deer, deer. There is also a marked nature trail describing the different species of flowers and plants that border.

With its 8 lifts you can enjoy downhill skiing, but also make snowshoeing. There is even a treadmill for toddlers and a ski school.

Once the snow melts, thousands of cyclists, from all over Europe, challenging the "Giant of Provence", up to 1912 m with gradients up to 12%, a rise of 21 km.

During the summer the resort offers many activities, such as dévalcar, tree climbing, pony rides and horse riding in the forest.

On the town of Beaumont-du-Ventoux, there are many chapels, the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre, 12th century, listed historic monument, St. Sidonius, St. Roch ...

At the foot of the Col du Ventoux, leaving Malaucène, is the beautiful chapel of Grozeau, built in the 12th century by the popes of Avignon, who came to pray and rest in the cool.

The votive festival held every year the weekend following August 15.

During your stay if you like old stones, be sure to visit Les Baux de Provence, the Pont du Gard, Saint-Remy-de-Provence, the ancient theater of Orange, the arena of Arles and Nimes ...

Do not forget to take the tour round the Ventoux, beautiful in June and July when the lavender is in bloom. 'll Also discover the beautiful castles of the Luberon, the Barroux and the Marquis de Sade, in sites of great beauty.

All villages in the valley have their picturesque Provencal market in the shadow of majestic plane trees.

In July and August, the Vaucluse is a land of culture through the festivals of Avignon and Carpentras, in Vaison-la-Romaine, the Chorégies Orange, the many concerts scheduled around and painting exhibitions in prestigious venues as the Musée du Petit Palais in Avignon and the Palace of the Popes.