Ventoux by Night

Ventoux by Night begins at 7:00 PM in Beaumont-du-Ventoux, sending runners onto Mont Ventoux as daylight fades. This 17 km night trail race, located in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, features approximately 800 metres of climbing on a single-loop course. The race typically takes place in mid-September, meaning participants start in twilight rather than complete darkness. The route crosses the forested slopes of Ventoux, intended to reveal the mountain under different conditions, with viewpoints appearing in the day's final light. The organizers maintain a consistent, welcoming atmosphere from one edition to the next, while adjusting the course annually rather than keeping it static. Mont Ventoux carries its own historical context: Petrarch's well-known description of ascending it contributed to the mountain's role in the early European tradition of climbing for the sake of the vista.