サンロマンの峠・トップ5

Here is the route for the ascent of the Col de la Machine starting from Saint-Jean-en-Royans, which passes through the incredible Combe Laval!

After a long section of "classic" pass, we suddenly find ourselves on the side of a cliff with a majestic view 😍. The valley is not very long but magnificent. Many nooks and crannies to stop and take a photo.

An iconic summit for all cyclists in the region with its multiple access routes, all very difficult (more than 1200 m of elevation gain each time).

A fairly demanding pass at first, but it eventually eases off as the scenery becomes incredible! 6 km at 8%, then 6%, 4%, 5% (not sure, I was just looking at the scenery) and the last two km at 4%.

The landscape is an absolute eye-catcher, a great road with countless views.

Magnificent landscape, great road in the rocks. More information: https://www.quaeldich.de/touren/touren-im-parc-naturel-regional-du-vercors/route-combe-laval-variante-1/

Fantastic landscape, beautiful road. Combe Laval, a must in the Vercors.

In the Drôme section of the Vercors massif, a spectacular road runs for nearly 4 kilometres along the impressive limestone escarpments. This is the Combe Laval road, which connects Saint-Jean-en-Royans to the Col de la Machine. Opened in 1898, it was originally used to transport wood but soon became a tourist attraction. Today, the Combe Laval road is a must-see in the region, due to its location in the centre of a majestic cirque, with breathtaking scenery. The continuous alternation between tunnels and open-air sections leaves no room for monotony. It is also dotted with dizzying viewing points offering splendid views of the Royan landscape.