Which Tour de France climb is nicknamed the Giant of Provence?

The Tour de France climb nicknamed the Giant of Provence is Mont Ventoux.

Mont Ventoux rises to about 1,910 metres in the Vaucluse department of southeastern France. Its stark, pale summit and isolated position make it visible across much of Provence, helping inspire both its famous nickname and the alternative “The Bald Mountain.”

The climb became one of the Tour’s most recognizable landmarks after the race first visited it in 1951. Its exposed upper slopes can be brutally windy, while the long ascent from the surrounding valleys makes it a major test for climbers.

Mont Ventoux is sometimes confused with the Col du Tourmalet or Alpe d’Huez, which are also iconic Tour climbs. The Tourmalet is a Pyrenean pass, while Alpe d’Huez is famous for its numbered hairpin bends.