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Machine Pass – Cirque of Combe Laval loop from Rochefort-Samson

Machine Pass – Cirque of Combe Laval loop from Rochefort-Samson

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Machine Pass – Cirque of Combe Laval loop from Rochefort-Samson

04:54

85.5km

1,980m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.26 km for 12.4 km

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

After 22.9 km for 17.6 km

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.57 km

Barbières Cliffs Road

Highlight • Gorge

The Col road leads to Barbières, winding through the sublime landscapes of the Vercors. Upon reaching the village, after a gentle but winding climb, the view opens up onto majestic …

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15.4 km

Col de Tourniol

Mountain Pass

18.9 km

Abbaye de Léoncel

Highlight • Religious Site

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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27.3 km

Belvédère du col de la Bataille

Viewpoint

41.6 km

Col de la Portette

Mountain Pass

44.7 km

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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49.1 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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49.3 km

Col de la Machine [FR-26-1011]

Highlight • Other

Beautiful view of Ombleze

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49.3 km

Cirque of Combe Laval

Highlight (Segment) • Other

One of the most exceptional places for road cycling in the Vercors. Or rather, the most exceptional ...

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52.6 km

Stunning view of Combe Laval

Highlight • Other

Peek view through the trees of the road that pierces the rock face. Personally, I see in it the outline of a human face; a Greek profile with the hole …

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71.4 km

Viewpoint

81.9 km

Combe de Beauregard-Baret

Highlight • Gorge

85.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.8 km

1.70 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.0 km

532 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

35°C

18°C

75 %

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Machine Pass – Cirque of Combe Laval loop from Rochefort-Samson

Barbières Cliffs Road

Abbaye de Léoncel

Plaine de Lente

Machine Pass

Col de la Machine [FR-26-1011]

Cirque of Combe Laval

Stunning view of Combe Laval

Combe de Beauregard-Baret

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