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Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans

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Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans
Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans
Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans
Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans
Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans
Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans
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Statistics

Difficulty points 596
Length 10.8 mi
Average gradient 4.8%
Steepest segment 11.9%
Total ascent 2756 ft

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10 hairpin turns
#5 toughest climb of Drôme
#3 most elevation gain of Drôme
#7 longest climb of Drôme
#73 average steepest climb of Vercors
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Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans is a climb in the region Vercors. It is 10.8 mi long and bridges 2756 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 596. The top of the ascent is located at 3369 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 17 photos.

Road name: D2

5.0 by Jeroen
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Do you want a climb all to yourself? Then the Col de la Machine is the one for you! Do not underestimate this climb, the first part of the climb is pretty tough. You have a kilometer to get there, but then it goes up quite steep for 10 kilometers. Once in the two tunnels (bring your lights), the percentages go well above 10％. All this time you hardly meet anyone, only an occasional car or a descending cyclist. The road surface is great, and at every kilometer there is a sign telling you how ma... read more

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Reviews (6)

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From St Jean en Royans, the climb starts quietly through some fields of walnut trees. Once in the forest, the gradients increase, but nowhere does it get far above 7 or 8 per cent. Wide road with 2 or 3 hairpin bends. Few views. Until you reach the top at Combe Laval with its tunnels. My tip is to ride on to the end of the Col de la Machine and then turn around and enjoy the view before starting the descent. Then you'll be on the right side of the road. Fine, fast descent on good road.

Vanuit St Jean en Royans begint de klim rustig door wat velden met notenbomen. Eenmaal in het bos lopen de stijgingspercentages op, maar het wordt nergens ver boven de 7 of 8 procent. Brede weg met 2 of 3 haarspeldbochten. Weinig uitzicht. Totdat je boven komt bij de Combe Laval met haar tunneltjes. Mijn tip is om door te rijden tot het eind van de Col de la Machine en dan om te draaien en van het uitzicht te genieten voordat je aan de afdaling begint. Dan sta je aan de goede kant van de weg. Fijne, snelle afdaling over goede weg.

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It's beautiful and it's hard, and at the end you'll discover a great landscape. I recommend it!

C’est beau et c’est dur, sur la fin se découvre un grand paysage. Je recommande !

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3 y 3.0
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I don't think it's the most beautiful climb the Vercors has to offer, but it's still pleasant to do. It is the only access to the Vercors (north side) that I would recommend to people who are prone to vertigo, as it is the least "exposed". On this side of the massif, almost all the other access roads are likely to pose a greater or lesser problem. The top of the top - and therefore the route to be avoided absolutely for them - is the one via Saint-Jean and Combe Laval...

Ce n'est pas selon moi la plus belle montée qu'offre le Vercors, mais elle reste agréable à faire. C'est du reste le seul accès au Vercors (versant nord) que je recommande aux personnes sujettes au vertige, puisque c'est la moins « exposée ». Sur ce versant-là du massif, quasiment toutes les autres routes d'accès risquent de leur poser un problème plus ou moins grand. Le top du top — et donc la route à éviter absolument pour eux — étant celle par Saint-Jean et la Combe Laval…

NB : les photos de cet article montrent justement cette Combe Laval mais ont été prises sur la route de Saint-Jean et non celle de Saint-Laurent. L'accès par Saint-Laurent longe l'autre versant de la combe, et celle-ci y est masquée en permanence par la forêt.

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3 y 5.0
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I recommend 200％. The route is even more beautiful from Saint Jean. But, the climb is longer and probably a bit more difficult from Saint Laurent. One of the most beautiful roads in the Vercors. The landscapes are exceptional. At the finish, the view of La Combe Laval is splendid. Long live the Vercors by bike!

Je recommande à 200％. La route est plus belle encore depuis Saint Jean. Mais, l'ascension est plus longue et sans doute un peu plus difficile depuis Saint Laurent. Une des routes les plus belles du Vercors. Les paysages sont exceptionnels. A l'arrivée, la vue sur La Combe Laval est splendide. Vive le Vercors à vélo !

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henkvandehavenzangers
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3 y 5.0
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This climb is mainly due to the view of the Cirque de Combe Laval, where you drive through a magnificent road carved out of steep rocks overlooking even more of the same. The climb is nothing more at that point, but above all, don't forget to enjoy that view. The real work in this climb comes before that, although it is only a little tough for a very short time.

Deze klim door je vooral door het zicht op de Cirque de Combe Laval, waar je door een schitterende uit steile rotsen uitgehouwen weg rijdt met uitzicht op nog meer van datzelfde. De klim stelt op dat moment niets meer voor, maar vergeet vooral niet te genieten van dat uitzicht. Het echte werk in deze klim komt daarvoor, al is hij maar heel kort een beetje zwaar.

Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans
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Jeroen
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5 y 5.0
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Do you want a climb all to yourself? Then the Col de la Machine is the one for you! Do not underestimate this climb, the first part of the climb is pretty tough. You have a kilometer to get there, but then it goes up quite steep for 10 kilometers. Once in the two tunnels (bring your lights), the percentages go well above 10％. All this time you hardly meet anyone, only an occasional car or a descending cyclist. The road surface is great, and at every kilometer there is a sign telling you how many kilometers are left. The climb is not really 17.5 km as indicated at the bottom. With about 7 km to go, some descents start and there is little climbing left. In fact, the 'Col' is at a point which is lower than the highest point during the climb. But they have to do something to get you to the restaurant. Nevertheless, not to be missed climb, especially if you continue afterwards for the Col de la Bataille.

Wil je een klim helemaal voor jezelf? Dan is de Col de la Machine er eentje voor jou! Onderschat deze klim overigens niet, het eerste deel van de klim is lekker pittig. Je hebt een kilometer om er in te komen, maar daarna gaat het 10 kilometer lang vrij steil omhoog. Eenmaal in de twee tunnels (lampjes mee) gaan de percentages dik boven de 10％. Al die tijd kom je nagenoeg niemand tegen, heel af en toe een auto of een afdalende fietser. Het wegdek is super, en op elke kilometer staat een bordje met hoeveel kilometers nog te gaan zijn. De klim is eigenlijk niet echt 17,5km zoals beneden aangegeven staat. Met nog een kilometer of 7 te gaan beginnen er wat dalende stukken en wordt er nog maar weinig geklommen. Sterker nog, de ‘Col’ ligt op een punt wat lager ligt dan het hoogste punt tijdens het klimmen. Maar ze moeten natuurlijk iéts doen om je naar het restaurantje te krijgen. Desondanks niet te missen klim, zeker als je daarna nog doorgaat voor de Col de la Bataille.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:10:30
7 mph 01:32:24
9 mph 01:12:00
12 mph 00:54:05

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Machine can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Machine from Saint-Jean-en-Royans is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans is 10.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans is 4.8%.

Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.9%.

The summit of Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans is at 3369 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:10:30 to climb Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans. At 7 mph the time is 01:32:24, and at 9 mph 01:12:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:54:05 is an achievable time.

Col de la Machine from Saint-Laurent-en-Royans is located in the region Drôme in France.

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