コボンヌの峠・トップ4

This mountain pass is named after one of the great aviation pioneers of France. There are several ways to reach this pass, but whichever you choose, you will always have a beautiful view from this place.

The road to reach the pass is magnificent on both sides, with superb views of the Vercors, and passages under narrow cliffs.

The Saoû forest is not only a forest complex. It is also a magnificent mountain range of 2,500 hectares. It is a remarkable natural setting in the Drôme.

Whichever side you come from, the drive there is much more beautiful than the actual summit, but that's the case with many things in life.

After a climb of 4.5 km, after crossing the Gervanne river, you will reach the pass called Col de la Boite. The climb has an average gradient of 4.5% and the steepest 100 meters have an gradient of 9.2%. From the pass you have a beautiful view of the surroundings and a beautiful descent through the Charsac valley awaits you.

Cafe / Resto at the bottom. Nothing at the top. The road has just been resurfaced so the descent is great. Be careful though, especially in the wet as water drains across the surface in places, typically on or just before the corners. Plenty of coffee and cake in Chabeuil. If you wanted to add a bit more you could descend to Beaufort-sur-Gervanne, which is a good option if the boulangerie is open, or loop across the top from Cavalli to Col des Limouches. It's over 1000 meters altitude and the descent is more technical. Some shaded picnic tables too.

Nice little mountain pass from which there are wonderful trails in every direction. Several officially signposted mountain bike tours cross here.

Approach via a small quiet street