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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!

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%.

It is possible to do the Crête des Crocs tour by following the path at the bottom of the cliffs. You will have to pay attention to the cairn which indicates when you must leave it to reach the ridge and switch to the other side. Be careful, the path to go back down includes a technical passage that can be avoided by passing the rocky bar while staying on the ridge.

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.

Magnificent site with a superb view

The descent (or ascent) to Saint-Paul de Varces is very steep (about 25% on average) with a long passage through woods that can be particularly slippery in wet weather.

This passage culminates at 1,736 meters above sea level. It is located on a ridge from which you can switch either to the side of the Gresse valley or to the Lans-en-Vercors plateau. It offers a magnificent view of Belledonne, Les Rousses and Les Écrins in the background.

The first tough km at 8% but the view is worth it!