The great passes of Vercors
The great passes of Vercors
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The great passes of Vercors
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67.8km
1,510m
Road cycling
The name says it all. And the numbers also speak for themselves. With 62 kilometers and 1,570 meters of elevation gain, this loop, which connects the passes, is aimed at the most sporty.
Saint-Jean-en-Royans, the start of this loop, is not served by a station. You can therefore either come…
by Drôme
Last updated: September 6, 2024
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Parc naturel régional du Vercors
Plateau d'Ambel
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9.45 km
Vercors Wildlife Reserve®
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18.3 km
Abbaye de Léoncel
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26.4 km
Col de la Bataille (1313 m)
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41.0 km
Col de la Portette
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44.1 km
Plaine de Lente
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48.4 km
Machine Pass
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55.0 km
Ascent to the Col de la Machine
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67.8 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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67.0 km
863 m
Surfaces
67.4 km
404 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,330 m)
Lowest point (250 m)
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Monday 25 May
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Trail Reviews
The Combe Laval is absolutely worth seeing. From Saint-Jean-en-Royans it is just under 650 meters in altitude to this spectacular road. It's worth it!
Cycling isn't always a bed of roses! Right from the start, I'm taking on steep 15-16% gradients, which hurt (a lot) 🥹. My legs aren't responding, so I'll cut the ride short as time goes on. The roads are pleasant and smooth, even the less-frequented ones in the forest that lead to a pass. After the Col de Bioux, the road continues to climb in a looooong, more or less straight, false flat. There's no chance to refuel on this route, so plan ahead; however, there are regular fountains to refill your water bottles. The Combe Laval cirque is magnificent, and I respect the old people who carved this road out of the mountains. The return through the furnace in the early afternoon is as predicted: not very pleasant.
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April 23, 2024
The name says it all. And the numbers also speak for themselves. With 62 kilometers and 1,570 meters of elevation gain, this loop, which connects the passes, is aimed at the most sporty.
Saint-Jean-en-Royans, the start of this loop, is not served by a station. You can therefore either come by car or
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