Les Jas du Ventoux 2026

Les Jas du Ventoux is a 21 km mountain half marathon held at the Domaine Bélézy visitor parking on the edge of Bédoin, below Mont Ventoux. It takes place on a Sunday in October, beginning at 9:30 AM, and includes approximately 1,170 metres of climbing with nearly the same amount of descent. Déniv84, a non-profit association, organizes the race with support from the municipality of Bédoin. The route is designed around the jas, the old shepherds’ huts linked to the history of Ventoux and Bédoin. Consequently, the race emphasizes mountain terrain and local heritage over a road half marathon pace. Runners start and finish at Domaine Bélézy, collect bibs there on race morning with ID or a current license, and race without poles, which are prohibited. Aid stations offer water, coke, fresh fruit, dried fruit, and sugar, with clean zones as part of the race’s “Clean Mountain Operation.” This event is in its fourth edition, and the awards ceremony commences at noon back at the visitor parking area.