The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Drôme
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Drôme 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
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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Arrived on the north side by the Vercors with a pass that rises quietly and that steepens on the last 5 km (6.5% max from memory). Once at the top …
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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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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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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!
A nice warm-up before the future steeper passes!
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The Col de Perty culminates at 1302 meters. It offers you a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding mountains and Mont Ventoux. Coming from the east the average angle of ascent …
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The Col de Saint-Jean climbs between the Herc and Chabre mountains with slopes often approaching 7% over 5.3 kilometers from Laborel on the northern slope. It is located at an …
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Steady climb on big but quiet road. The descend towards Sederon is worth climbing this one for!
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The Col de Macuègne, which has very little traffic, is a pass in the Préalpes dauphinoises located on the northern slopes of Mont Ventoux between Montbrun-les-Bains and Séderon. Nearby you will find a large observatory, the Cosmodrôme.
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The Col d'Ey, however low (718 meters above sea level), has a panorama worthy of the greatest passes! Its view of the north face of Ventoux is like a shock, …
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