Where to stay in Bédoin: the best neighbourhoods (2026)
Starting right from Bédoin is the legendary ascent of Mount Ventoux, running 21,8 kilometres to the very top. This is the main magnet for visitors, though it remains off-limits certain months. Vehicles are barred from the summit road beginning November 18, cycling is prohibited throughout that period, and the Bédoin route only opened back up on April 17 in 2026.
Local life revolves around this rhythm. The 4 campgrounds pack in 599 sites while the 4 hotels provide a mere 59 rooms in total, meaning overnight visitors camp out nearly ten times more often than they check into a hotel. Not a single hotel here goes above 3 stars. Four zones make up the territory, stretching outward from the village toward the remaining two faces of the Giant.
You enjoy wide open spaces, hiking, nature, and panoramic views? Then Bédoin is for you! I really loved the open areas, the vineyards, and the walk to the demoiselles coiffées rock formations! Quick tip: check the cycling race schedule ahead of time. It will save you some headaches (unless you are coming to participate!).
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The village and its campgrounds Bédoin town center
evening terraces, and everything on foot
ValNomad, a member in our community, describes it as a "Bédoin is a charming, typically Provençal village with its pretty stone houses and sunny cafe terraces." You find the square, the shops, and the café terraces here. No other part of the town has them. Three of the four campgrounds sit within a one-kilometer radius of the square, making the center the densest area for beds by far. The single downtown hotel has 10 rooms, meaning visitors in Bédoin mostly sleep in tents.
Bédoin is a charming, typically Provençal village with its pretty stone houses and sunny cafe terraces. Located at the foot of Mont Ventoux, it is the ideal starting point for many hikes in the massif or for climbing the Giant of Provence by bike.
Where to stay in this area
Hôtel des Pins Mid-range
A 3-star hotel with 26 rooms on chemin des Crans, the largest of the four hotels in Bédoin and its only 3-star property. It sits 1,700 metres south of the square in the countryside. Its restaurant opens from April 5 to the end of October, which tells you quite a bit about the local season.
Hôtel Restaurant L'Escapade Mid-range
A 2-star hotel with 10 rooms on rue du Marché aux Raisins, the only one in the village center. On-site restaurant and terrace. Ten rooms for the entire town, so book early as soon as the summit road opens.
Camping municipal La Pinède Budget
A 3-star municipal campground with 121 sites on chemin des Sablières, located 530 metres from the main square. It lists an opening period from March 27 to October 4, 2026.
Camping La Garenne Budget
A 2-star campground with 80 sites on chemin de l'Ancien Stade, 500 metres from the square, making it the closest to the village. It runs from April to October, moving up to March 27 in 2026 for the Trail du Ventoux.
Camping Le Pastory Budget
A 2-star campground with 78 sites on route de Malaucène, one kilometre from the village on the road leading up the north slope.
Pros
- The only shops and terraces in town
- Three campgrounds within one kilometer of the square
Cons
- 10 hotel rooms in the center, and nothing else
- The village empties out when the summit road closes
Sainte-Colombe, on the climbing route Hameau de Bédoin, on the D974
rolling out of bed right into the climb
Located 3,600 metres east of the village, the route du Mont Ventoux passes through the hamlet of Sainte-Colombe, where two hotels sit facing each other. This hamlet is the only spot in the commune located directly on the climb route. The full 21.8 kilometres start at the village, so staying here means a few kilometres are already knocked out the moment you step outside. The hamlet has no shops or cafe terraces, meaning the trade-off comes at night when you have to head back down to the village for dinner.
Where to stay in this area
Hôtel La Garance Mid-range
A 2-star hotel with 17 rooms at 3863 route du Mont Ventoux, featuring a pool open from May to October. It offers rooms equipped for guests with reduced mobility, a rare find along this route.
Hôtel Le Guintrand Budget
A 2-star hotel with 6 rooms, located right next door to the previous one and officially rated in June 2025. With only six rooms, it is the smallest of the four hotels in Bédoin and also operates as a restaurant.
Pros
- Sleeping directly on the cycling ascent route
- Total quiet, located 3,600 metres from the village
Cons
- No shops or restaurants outside of the two hotels
- 23 rooms total for the entire hamlet
Bélézy, the naturist resort Chemin de Maraval, in the hamlet of Les Jean Blanc
naturism, and the largest campground in the village
The largest lodging in Bédoin is a naturist campground. Better to know that now than upon arrival. Domaine de Bélézy features 320 sites under the oak trees, located 1,300 metres from the village center, and stands as the only 5-star property in Bédoin across all categories. It runs on its own booking schedule, where single-night stays are only available from May 7 to July 5, and again from August 23 to September 27. In between, during peak summer, the minimum stay is 6 nights.
Where to stay in this area
Camping Le Domaine de Bélézy Luxury
A 5-star naturist campground with 320 sites on Chemin de Maraval, making up over half of the town's outdoor lodging capacity on its own. The wooded property operates with its own on-site amenities. Nightly rentals are restricted to two windows during the season, while the rest of the time requires booking stays of at least 6 nights.
Pros
- The only 5-star property in town, and the largest campground
- A wooded estate located 1,300 metres from the village
Cons
- Naturism does not suit every type of trip
- In peak summer, stays require a 6-night minimum
Malaucène, Sault, and Crillon-le-Brave Neighboring towns around Mont Ventoux
the two other climbs, and the high-end option
The summit has three roads, and our member ValNomad names all three: Malaucène, Bédoin, Sault. He chose the Sault route, "known to be gentler" running 25,6 kilometres long, which meets the Bédoin route at Chalet Reynard. Malaucène sits 5 800 metres from the village and demands a 21-kilometre climb. These towns also offer what Bédoin lacks: a 5-star hotel in Crillon-le-Brave, under 3 kilometres away. Watch your direction: when only one slope is open, you head back down the way you came up.
Where to stay in this area
Hôtel Crillon le Brave Luxury
A 5-star hotel on place de l'Église in Crillon-le-Brave, exactly 2 951 metres from the village of Bédoin. It is the top-rated property around Ventoux, occupying a cluster of houses in the hilltop village.
Hostellerie du Val de Sault Mid-range
A 4-star hotel in Sault, right at the start of the famously gentler slope. Sault sits 18 600 metres from Bédoin across the massif, meaning you stay there to climb from that side rather than making a round trip.
Hôtel Le Nesk Mid-range
A 3-star hotel on rue Belle Vue in the center of Sault, surrounded by lavender fields. The same distance applies: it serves as a base for the east slope, not an annex of Bédoin.
Hôtel Domaine des Tilleuls Mid-range
A 3-star hotel on route du Mont-Ventoux in Malaucène on the north slope. It sits 5 800 metres from Bédoin at the foot of a 21-kilometre climb, the most heavily wooded of the three.
Pros
- The other two climbs, including the gentler one
- The only 5-star hotel within 3 kilometres
Cons
- Sault is 18 600 metres away, not a base for Bédoin
- The north slope reopens later than the Bédoin side
Our tips for booking the right place
- Road reopening dates: Check this first before booking, as dates shift every year. The local tourist office reports that vehicle access to the summit closes starting November 18, reopening in mid-April on the south side and mid-May on the north side. In 2026, the Bédoin slope reopened on April 17 at 9:30 AM, while the Malaucène side opened on May 13. Bicycles are banned during the closure, meaning a February ride is not just tough, it is impossible. Chalet Reynard and the Mont Serein ski resort remain accessible in winter, though snow chains or winter tires are required from November 1 to March 31, a mandate extended through May 15 in 2026.
- Wind and departure times: The mountain earned its moniker for a reason, and community member ValNomad, who tackled the climb by bike, wraps up their review with four blunt words: "Avoid it on very windy days." The summit is completely exposed with zero trees to block the gusts. Summer brings a different challenge with intense heat, prompting member MathildeFlor to recommend hitting the road early in the morning and packing plenty of water. Both issues come down to lodging selection, as staying right along the climbing route saves precious minutes, turning a sunrise start into an avoidable trek under the blazing sun.
- Bike races and beds: FloraC, a member of our community, shares a tip nobody else writes down: "check ahead of time to see if there are any bike races going on. It will save you some headaches" A town of 3,106 residents with 59 hotel rooms fills up instantly on race days, and the road gets closed to cars. The Tour de France rolls through often, and road closures are published by official decree. Camping La Garenne even opens three weeks early, on March 27 in 2026, for the Trail du Ventoux. Check the sports calendar before looking at hotel availability because the races drive the schedule.
- Camping over hotels: The numbers speak for themselves: 599 classified campground pitches versus 59 hotel rooms in the entire town. Four campgrounds, including a 5-star site and the municipal campground, face off against four hotels, three of which hold 2-star ratings. Finding a room is tough and requires booking well in advance, but if you are traveling with a tent or an RV, this area offers the widest outdoor accommodation selection in the guide. Keep the season in mind for both options, since the campgrounds open in late March and close in early October.
- Booking between November and mid-April while planning to ride to the summit. The road is closed to vehicles and bikes are banned, and this is not a matter of daily weather forecasts, it is a scheduled seasonal closure. If you visit anyway during this window, know that Chalet Reynard remains reachable in a properly equipped car, but the summit itself is completely off-limits.
- Picking the largest campground in town without checking what it actually is. Domaine de Bélézy, with 320 pitches and 5 stars, is a naturist campground and states it clearly. It also requires a 6-night minimum stay in the dead of summer, which rules it out as a one-night stopover before tackling the climb.
- Relying on the hamlet of Sainte-Colombe for dinner. Its two hotels each have a restaurant, and there is nothing else within 3,600 metres of the village. ValNomad, a member of our community, points out that the real concentration of terraces and shops sits right on the main square in Bédoin, meaning you either need to head back down there or book a table directly at your hotel.
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