Cirque of Combe Laval – Machine Pass loop from Vassieux-en-Vercors

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Cirque of Combe Laval – Machine Pass loop from Vassieux-en-Vercors

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Cirque of Combe Laval – Machine Pass loop from Vassieux-en-Vercors

04:52

66.1km

1,510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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After 58.1 km for 472 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.4 km

La Chapelle-en-Vercors

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Place of worship characterized by a sober and evocative architecture, a testament to the history and traditions of the local community. The facade, architectural elements, and interiors reflect the different eras that have marked the territory.

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16.0 km

Grands Goulets

Highlight • Gorge

Gorge in the Vercors, unfortunately the old road is completely closed. But the tunnel is possible for cyclists.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernaisson and fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grands_Goulets

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43.5 km

Combe Laval Cliff Road Tunnels

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Beautiful road on the mountainside

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43.6 km

Cirque of Combe Laval

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Prepare to experience one of the most spectacular and exciting road routes in Europe! The Combe Laval road, nestled in the Vercors massif, is a true engineering masterpiece of the …

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46.9 km

Machine Pass

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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.

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54.1 km

Carri Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The climb to the Col de Carri extends over 5 kilometers at an average of 3% and the summit is at 1,215 meters.

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61.7 km

Proncel Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Proncel allows you to make the junction between Vassieux en Vercors and La Chapelle en Vercors. And yes, you will have to pedal to reach one of …

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65.9 km

Vassieux-en-Vercors

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Vassieux-en-Vercors is a small town of around 300 inhabitants located at more than 1,000 meters above sea level.

This village had an important role during the Second World War, which …

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66.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.6 km

1.66 km

1.07 km

793 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.8 km

1.05 km

259 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,210 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

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Comments

June 15, 2023,Vercors: Vallée d'Échevis - Combe Laval

It is not clear why Komoot sends a hiking trail half a meter wide with a 27% incline when planning a tour for racing bikes. In Saint-Jean-en-Royans it is better to stay on Rue Lente.

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