Die - Col du Rousset - La Chapelle-en-Vercors 85km-1600m

The Col du Rousset is a very scenic pass and the only access from the south into the Vercors. From Die, the pass never really climbs above 6-7% and is very good and consistent to ride. There are always great views, especially from the parking lot at the summit tunnel (bring a light). Unfortunately, the Col is a popular route for hordes of motorcycles and sports cars - this detracts from the true enjoyment of the climb and the fantastic descent. So, it’s best to start early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

After the summit tunnel, the loop in the Vercors is very beautiful and has little traffic - a small homage to the Resistance in the Vercors with the beautiful (reconstructed) town of La Chapelle-en-Vercors at the turning point of the loop. (My Garmin Fenix 5 measured 'only' 1600 meters of elevation gain)