Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Valence and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: October 1, 2025

Col de la Machine

The Col de la Machine is located at the end of the remote karst of Combe Laval. The panorama is spectacular and the site gives you an overall impression of the natural environment which constitutes the Vercors massif.

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Cirque de Combe Laval

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 …

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Ascent to the Col de la Machine

One of the most breathtaking roads in France! A raised balcony road, under limestone overhangs, which crosses tunnels and with breathtaking views. Not recommended if you suffer from vertigo!

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Col Jérôme Cavalli 842m

The Jérôme de Cavalli pass extends over 9 kilometers for a positive elevation of 486 meters. You will encounter slopes of up to 6%.

A nice warm-up before the future steeper passes!

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Col de Carri

The climb to the Col de Carri extends over 5 kilometers at an average of 3% and the summit is at 1,215 meters.

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Col de la Chau

This “intermediate” pass is located between Vassieux en Vercors and the Col de la Bataille. Be careful, it continues to climb after the pass!

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Col de la Bataille

Intermediate pass that is comparatively easy to experience from Léoncel. The landscape around the Col is so haunted by the wind that the tree line is hardly higher. Worthwhile views towards Gorge d'Omblèze and the Tête de la dame.

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Col de la Portette

This road pass culminates at an altitude of 1,173 meters in the middle of the Vercors massif. By car it is close to Bouvante.

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Pas de Bouvaret (1,132 m)

This step allows you to pass from one side of Musan to the other. Less steep than the Pas de la Pierre. Remember to go and see the viewpoint via a small path in the woods.

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Col des Limouches

This pass can be reached in no less than 5 ways. For touring cyclists, the route via Beaufort-sur-Gervanne is recommended, because it is the most constant and gradual.

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