Mont Ventoux, 1,912 m As the name suggests (Ventoux means windy in French), it can get windy at the summit, especially with the mistral; wind speeds have been as high as 320 km/h. Mont Ventoux (1,912 m) - Provence CLIMB PROFILES: Departing from the east (Sault): Length 25.6 km Altitude at depart: 759 m Altitude at the end: 1,912 m Average percentage gradient 4.5% Maximum 12%. Departing from the west (Malaucène): Length 21.2km Altitude at depart: 377 m Altitude at t