Ventus Switchback Training Camp

Performance Begins Where Comfort Ends

01 - 08 May 2027 | Provence, France

For one unforgettable week, leave behind the distractions of everyday life and immerse yourself in one of the finest cycling regions in Europe, where legendary roads, expert coaching, and a passionate group of riders come together to create an experience built around one goal: becoming a stronger cyclist.

The Ventus Switchback Training Camp is a fully supported performance camp designed for riders who want to improve their climbing, pacing, endurance, bike handling, and overall confidence while enjoying some of the most spectacular roads in Provence.

Unlike organizing such a trip on your own, every aspect has already been carefully planned. From flights and bike transport to accommodation, coaching, nutrition, support vehicles, photography, and logistics, everything is taken care of, allowing you to focus exclusively on riding.

Whether your goal is to prepare for a Gran Fondo, improve your climbing, or simply experience a week surrounded by like-minded cyclists, this camp offers the perfect balance between structured training and unforgettable memories.

The camp will take place from 01-08 of May, 2027, and will include the following:

• Train where cycling history was written.
• Ride iconic climbs.
• Sleep well. Eat well. Recover properly.
  

Important Note: To ensure that the group can train effectively and that every rider can safely enjoy the planned programme, participants should have a minimum functional threshold power (FTP) of approximately 3.0 W/kg at the time of the camp.

Why Join?

Every successful cyclist knows that progress comes from consistency, quality coaching, and riding in the right environment.

Throughout the week you will ride quiet mountain roads, tackle demanding climbs, receive professional coaching, and learn directly from experienced coaches who know these roads better than anyone.

Each ride has been carefully designed to develop your fitness while maximising recovery between sessions, ensuring you arrive home stronger, fitter, and more confident on the bike.

Most importantly, you'll become part of the Ventus community, sharing the road, the meals, the climbs, and the unforgettable moments that make experiences like these so special.

Professional Coaching

This edition introduces an exciting new partnership with UCI Coach Antoine Maisonhaute, one of France's leading endurance performance coaches.

Antoine has worked extensively with cyclists looking to optimise performance through structured training, physiological analysis, and intelligent workload management.

During the week he will lead the coaching programme, providing valuable insights into climbing strategy, pacing, recovery, and performance optimisation that riders can immediately apply to their own training.

Guide and Sports Director Nicolas Collinet will once again lead the group on the roads of Provence, ensuring every ride runs safely and smoothly while sharing his extensive local knowledge.

The Location

Pernes-les-Fontaines · Provence

Pernes-les-Fontaines is a classic Provençal town. Quiet. Historic. Authentic. It sits perfectly between Mont Ventoux and the Luberon massif, giving direct access to some of the best cycling roads in France.

Expect:

• Smooth, low-traffic roads
• Long, steady climbs
• Technical descents
• Lavender fields, gorges, and hilltop villages
• Ideal weather for endurance riding

This is why professional teams train here.

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Accommodation

Hôtel L’Hermitage

You’ll stay at Hôtel L’Hermitage, a high-end Provençal hotel designed for calm, recovery, and comfort.

Why this matters:

• Quiet environment. Proper sleep.
• Secure space for bikes.
• Excellent food. No compromises.
• Easy transfers to every ride start.

Accommodation is half board. Breakfast and dinner are included. You focus on training. Everything else is handled.

Room option

• Single occupancy
  

What's Included

Your package includes everything required for a stress-free cycling experience.

Travel

• Return flights from Larnaca to Marseille

• Cabin baggage allowance

• Bike bag transport

• Round-trip transfer between Marseille Airport and the hotel

Cycling Support

• Professional coaching by UCI Coach Antoine Maisonhaute

• Daily ride leadership by Nicolas Collinet

• Fully supported routes

• Support vehicle

• Mechanical assistance when possible

Accommodation

• Seven nights

• Half-board meals

Ventus Experience

• Exclusive Ventus Training Camp Jersey

• Professional photography

• Professional video coverage

• Daily memories you'll keep forever

Exclusive Ventus Jersey

Every participant will receive an exclusive Ventus Switchback Training Camp jersey, created exclusively for this event.

Designed specifically for the camp, the jersey represents far more than cycling apparel. It becomes part of the story, worn throughout the week, featured in the professional photo and video sessions, and kept as a lasting reminder of an unforgettable experience in Provence.

This design will be produced exclusively for camp participants and will not be available for retail sale.

Pricing

Single Room (Half Board)

Ventus Alumni*
€2,400

Early Bird
€2,600

Regular Registration
€2,800

* Returning participants from the previous Ventus Training Camp receive exclusive loyalty pricing as a thank-you for being part of the journey.

Camp-Only Package (with flight tickets)

For riders who prefer to arrange their own flights and transportation, a camp-only option is also available. These rates exclude return flights and the Marseille Airport ↔ Pernes-les-Fontaines transfer service, while all other services included in the respective training camp package remain unchanged.

Regular Registration
€1,600

This option is ideal for participants travelling from countries other than Cyprus, extending their stay in France, or simply preferring to manage their own travel arrangements.

Limited Places

To ensure the highest coaching standards and personalised support throughout the week, places are strictly limited.

A minimum of 9 confirmed participants is required for the camp to take place.

Once the group is complete, registrations will close.

Who This Camp Is For

The Ventus Switchback Training Camp has been designed for cyclists who:

• Want to improve their climbing performance

• Enjoy structured training

• Appreciate riding with like-minded people

• Value expert coaching

• Want every aspect of their trip professionally organised

Whether you're preparing for a major sportive, an endurance event, or simply looking to become a stronger rider, this week will challenge you, inspire you, and leave you with memories that extend far beyond the summit.

Reserve Your Spot

Join us in Provence from 01 - 08 May 2027 and experience cycling exactly as it should be: challenging, rewarding, and shared with a community that lives for the road.

Applications are now open.

Your next breakthrough could begin with one decision.

See here the Terms & Conditions of this event and feel free to contact Ventus at info@ventuswear.com or Nicolas Collinet at nico.collinet@hotmail.fr and/or call +32 494 33 45 80