1958 Tour de France
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The 1958 Tour de France was the 45th edition of the Tour de France, taking place from 26 June to 19 July. The total race distance was 24 stages over 4,319 km.
Charly Gaul (left) wearing the race leader's yellow jersey, leading the combined Netherlands and Luxembourg team at the end of the Tour
Mont Ventoux
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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,
1958 Tour de France
…187 km (116 mi) Plain stage Pierino Baffi (ITA) 17 12 July Béziers to Nîmes 189 km (117 mi) Plain stage André Darrigade (FRA) 18 13 July Bédoin to Mont-Ventoux 21 km (13 mi) Mountain time trial Charly Gaul (LUX) 19 14 July Carpentras to Gap 178 km (111 mi) Stage with mountain(s) Gastone Nencini (ITA) 20 15…
South side of the summit of Mont Ventoux
North side of the summit of Mont Ventoux
Mont Ventoux as seen from Avignon, around 50 km (30 miles) away.
Mont Ventoux from Vaison-la-Romaine