The La Drôme jump is impressive and definitely worth the detour. The so-called Claps is a spectacular collapse of part of the mountain, overlooking the river. We can still clearly see the geological accident and the sliding of this enormous rock mass.

This grandiose place is also a reservoir in summer where you can cool off in the shade of the pine trees and see the Drôme waterfall. It’s also an ideal climbing site: more than 120 routes for all levels and a via ferrata.

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PinionRadlerJan

March 10, 2021

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Great rocky landscape on the Drôme.
Small snack available.
More info: snackduclaps.fr and fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Claps

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Martin Mocquard

March 6, 2024

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It all began in 1442 when a foundation broke away from the southern flank of Pic de Luc. As it slid, it hit a limestone spur, divided, broke into enormous …

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1. Along the Drôme River – Saut de la Drôme and the Claps loop from Die

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2. Saut de la Drôme and the Claps – Along the Drôme River loop from Die

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3. Col de Premol – Saut de la Drôme and the Claps loop from Bellegarde-en-Diois

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Location: Luc-En-Diois, Die, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Saut de la Drôme and the Claps

1. Along the Drôme River – Saut de la Drôme and the Claps loop from Die

2. Saut de la Drôme and the Claps – Along the Drôme River loop from Die

3. Col de Premol – Saut de la Drôme and the Claps loop from Bellegarde-en-Diois

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