Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans – Combe Laval Cirque loop from Saint-Hilaire - Saint-Nazaire

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

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Saint-Hilaire-Du-Rosier

Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans – Combe Laval Cirque loop from Saint-Hilaire - Saint-Nazaire

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Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans – Combe Laval Cirque loop from Saint-Hilaire - Saint-Nazaire

04:58

68.2km

1,480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Vercors

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.21 km

Confluence of the Bourne and Isère rivers

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1.95 km

Altes Aquädukt von 1876

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The Canal de la Bourne was and still is routed along here.
Further upstream, this river is responsible for the incredibly beautiful Gorges de la Bourne.
This is a must-see

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2.33 km

Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans

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It is the village that allows us to enter the Vercors. The houses are suspended above the river.

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19.6 km

Cirque of Combe Laval

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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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24.0 km

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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31.3 km

Carri Pass

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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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38.1 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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43.7 km

Grands Goulets

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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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68.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.9 km

2.10 km

1.90 km

528 m

381 m

365 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.6 km

2.20 km

449 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,210 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

16°C

11°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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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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