Le Geant de Provence is often cited as the most difficult climb in Europe, despite being neither the highest nor the longest of the famous Tour cols.

 

The gradient from Bedoin to Chalet Reynard is a relentless 9-11% and as the vegetation disappears 6 km from the summit, the Mistral, which can blow at over 160kph, is your greatest enemy; if the wind isn’t blowing, the summer sun will scortch a rider in an unescapable 48c blaze; by autumn, a descent can be through swirling, icy gusts.

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Heroic stage winners have included some of the tour greats: Charly Gaul, Eddy Merckx, Marco Pantani, Richard Virenque and Chris Froome

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The Ventoux jacket is a perfect companion for a climb that will be etched in your memory forever.

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Waterproof, windresistant fabric

Foldable rear rain flap

Underarm zips for heat regulation

Storm cuffs

Rear pocket for storage

Reflective strip for high visibility

3 additional front pockets

Rear toggle for ergonomic fit

Embroidered CCA logo

 

30c wash with detergent

Do not use fabric conditioner

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 £50 Inc Shipping - Contact Bob via thejohnsons2@ntlworld.com

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Sizing - measured seam to seam under the arms

• CCA Jacket sizing - (measured over jersey, base layer etc)

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• XL =  up to 48” / 120cm

• L = up to 45” / 114cm                                              

• M = up to 42” / 110cm                                             

• S = up to 38” / 102cm