⛰️ Mont Ventoux
France · Europe · 1,910 m · 44.17°N, 5.28°E
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Mont Ventoux is a mountain in the Provence region of southern France, located some 20 km northeast of Carpentras, Vaucluse. On the north side, the mountain borders the department of Drôme. At 1,910 m (6,270 ft), it is the highest mountain in the region and has been nicknamed the "Beast of Provence", the "Giant of Provence", or "The Bald Mountain". It has gained fame through its inclusion in the Tour de France cycling race; in 2009 it was the scene of the first penultimate-day mountain top finish in the Tour de France.
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Quick facts
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe |
| Elevation | 1,910 m above sea level |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 44.17°N, 5.28°E · view on map |
Mont Ventoux rises to 1,910 m in France, in Europe. The full story of this mountain is described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).
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