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Combe Laval – Mairie Auberives-en-Royans 2011-10-04-008📷 Sequajectrof, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Combe Laval

Saint-Jean-en-Royans, France

Views

One of the most dramatic balcony roads in the Alps, hacked into a vertical cliff above a wooded amphitheatre. Narrow and unsuitable for large motorhomes; drive it slowly.

Nearest town
Saint-Jean-en-Royans, France
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
45.0000, 5.3130
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Vercors: gorges and cliff roads – Chapelle de Saint-Jean le Fromental© Yann Forget · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mountains & lakes

Vercors: gorges and cliff roads

90 km7 stops3 days

Nearby

La Bourne à Pont-en-Royans Vercors© gite_le_paradis · CC BY 3.0
Oddities

Pont-en-Royans

Pont-en-Royans, France
Gorges de la Bourne – Chapelle de Saint-Jean le Fromental© Yann Forget · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Gorges de la Bourne

Choranche, France
Col du Rousset – Tunnel du col de Rousset© Pemberlaid · CC BY-SA 4.0
Views

Col du Rousset

Chamaloc, France
Détail du palais idéal du facteur Cheval© Bianca Touchart · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Oddities

Palais idéal du Facteur Cheval

Hauterives, France

Campsites nearby

  • Camping les Bords de LyonneCampsite
    2 km from Combe Laval · 60 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Côté VercorsCampsite
    8 km from Combe Laval · 66 pitches
    TentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping des MyrtillesCampsite
    10 km from Combe Laval
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal de Saint-Agnan en VercorsCampsite
    11 km from Combe Laval
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Camping-Cars privée de Font d'Urle/Chaud ClapierMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Combe Laval · 14 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalNo dogsFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Les PinsCampsite
    15 km from Combe Laval
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Combe Laval?

Combe Laval is in Saint-Jean-en-Royans, France, at GPS 45.0000, 5.3130. It is about 7 km from La Chapelle-en-Vercors.

Can you camp near Combe Laval?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping les Bords de Lyonne, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 46 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Combe Laval?

Combe Laval is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Vercors: gorges and cliff roads.

What is there to see near Combe Laval?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pont-en-Royans (7 km), Gorges de la Bourne (12 km), Col du Rousset (18 km) and Palais idéal du Facteur Cheval (36 km).

When is the best time to visit Combe Laval?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)