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Frequently recognized as the most magnificent road in the French Alps, this road through Combe Laval was constructed between 1861 and 1898 and originally served for the transportation of timber from the Forêt de Lente to St-Jean-en-Royans (France).

Right now it mainly attracts cyclists eager to face the challenge of a steep climb and be rewarded with awe-inspiring views of the Vercors region. The most spectacular stretch of the road, between St. Jean-en-Royans and Col de la Machine, cuts into the cliff-like side of the gorge and runs via a series of short, narrow tunnels. Nearly 8 mi (13 km) of lush, alpine beauty and dizzying heights.

 

To pass this road, at Saint Jean en Royans, take the D 76 at the end of the village, direction Col de la Machine.

 



This road is famous because it was directly carved in the cliff and it takes to an impressive cirque above the Royans which is 4 km deep. The unique view on le "Golfe du Royans" from the Gaudissard belvedere is not to be missed. The road becomes vertiginous, going through tunnels and metallic roadways.

 

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