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The great passes of Vercors

The great passes of Vercors

Hard

4.8

(17)

376

riders

The great passes of Vercors

03:53

67.8km

1,510m

Road cycling

The name says it all. And the numbers also speak for themselves. With 62 kilometers and 1,570 meters of elevation gain, this loop, which connects the passes, is aimed at the most sporty.

Saint-Jean-en-Royans, the start of this loop, is not served by a station. You can therefore either come…

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Vercors

Plateau d'Ambel

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9.45 km

Vercors Wildlife Reserve®

Highlight (Segment) • Other

It is a private nature reserve, the sole objective of which is to guarantee a peaceful space dedicated to wildlife. At the initiative of the ASPAS association, this “Wildlife Reserve®” …

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18.3 km

Abbaye de Léoncel

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At the end of the descent from the Col de la Bataille (or at the start of the climb, depending on your direction), you can admire this large Cistercian abbey, …

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26.4 km

Col de la Bataille (1313 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The origin of the name of this pass is not known. There are three theories: the most likely of these is a reference to the north and south winds, which …

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41.0 km

Col de la Portette

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This road pass culminates at an altitude of 1,173 meters in the middle of the Vercors massif. By car it is close to Bouvante.

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44.1 km

Plaine de Lente

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The Lente plain offers a superb flat section between the famous climb of the Combe Laval cliffs and the Carri and Serre Montué passes. The plain is surrounded by the Lente national forest, one of the most beautiful in Drôme.

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48.4 km

Machine Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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55.0 km

Ascent to the Col de la Machine

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

One of the most breathtaking roads in France! A raised balcony road, under limestone overhangs, which crosses tunnels and with breathtaking views. Not recommended if you suffer from vertigo!

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67.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.0 km

863 m

Surfaces

67.4 km

404 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

29°C

13°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

July 2, 2025,Cols de la Bataille, de la Machine et route de Combe Laval

Cycling isn't always a bed of roses!
Right from the start, I'm taking on steep 15-16% gradients, which hurt (a lot) 🥹. My legs aren't responding, so I'll cut the ride short as time goes on.
The roads are pleasant and smooth, even the less-frequented ones in the forest that lead to a pass. After the Col de Bioux, the …

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April 23, 2024

The name says it all. And the numbers also speak for themselves. With 62 kilometers and 1,570 meters of elevation gain, this loop, which connects the passes, is aimed at the most sporty.
 
Saint-Jean-en-Royans, the start of this loop, is not served by a station. You can therefore either come by car or

Translated by Google •

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The great passes of Vercors

Vercors Wildlife Reserve®

Abbaye de Léoncel

Col de la Bataille (1313 m)

Col de la Portette

Plaine de Lente

Machine Pass

Ascent to the Col de la Machine

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