The Col de la Chau is a pretty pass, facing uphill, but offering superb scenery. This pass is 1,337 meters above sea level. A memorial was built on the eastern side of the pass to pay homage to the Vercors maquis, which was particularly active in Vassieux.

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1. Tour of Ambel

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Cycle the difficult 73.8-mile Le Col du Rousset route in Vercors Regional Natural Park, gaining 8274 feet in 6h 30m.

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2. Panoramic View of the Diois – Col de Rousset loop from Die

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3. Machine Pass – Cirque of Combe Laval loop from Saint-Martin-en-Vercors

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Elevation 1,390 m

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Location: Vassieux-En-Vercors, Die, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Col de la Chau

1. Tour of Ambel

2. Panoramic View of the Diois – Col de Rousset loop from Die

3. Machine Pass – Cirque of Combe Laval loop from Saint-Martin-en-Vercors

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