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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean-En-Royans

Cirque of Combe Laval

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean-En-Royans

Cirque of Combe Laval

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Cirque of Combe Laval

Road cycling

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Cycling

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Gravel riding

4.3

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Mountain biking

5.0

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Parc naturel régional du Vercors

Combe Laval

Location: Saint-Jean-En-Royans, Valence, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Tips

Fabrizio Garofolo

September 3, 2026

Road cycling

Prepare to experience one of the most spectacular and exciting road routes in Europe! The Combe Laval road, nestled in the Vercors massif, is a true engineering masterpiece of the 19th century. Also known as the "road of dizziness," it winds for about 4 kilometers literally carved into the limestone rock, offering passages through suggestive tunnels and natural balconies with breathtaking drops that will take your breath away.

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Fabrizio Garofolo

September 3, 2026

Road cycling

La Combe Laval is one of the most spectacular scenic roads in the Vercors massif. The D76 was carved into the rock face between the 19th and 20th centuries and passes through a succession of tunnels, ledges, and sections suspended over the valley.

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August 3, 2021

Cycling

The Combe Laval circus route takes you up between 253 m and 1015 m above sea level. This road is very popular with cyclists for its exceptional panorama. A veritable cornice carved into the rock, you can reach the Col de la Machine at 1015m offering you a view of the entire valley below.

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Cirque of Combe Laval – Machine Pass loop from Saint-Hilaire - Saint-Nazaire

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Cirque of Combe Laval – Machine Pass loop from Saint-Hilaire - Saint-Nazaire

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#3.

Machine Pass – Cirque of Combe Laval loop from Vassieux-en-Vercors

66.0km

03:46

1,530m

1,530m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 3.12 km

Uphill 250 m

Downhill 360 m

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Location: Saint-Jean-En-Royans, Valence, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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