Col de la Machine (Col de Marine)
This mountain pass is known for its narrow, winding road cut alongside a steep mountainside. Picturesque yet dangerous at the same time, it is a popular scenic driving or cycling route for the intrepid and vertigo-defying traveller.
Basic Info
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Category
Hazardous Mountain Pass Road (Dark Attraction)
Secondary Category (If any)
Scenic Drive & Popular Cycling Route
Length
~30 km
Known For
Scenic Views
Hazardous Narrow & Winding Road
Day Trip from Major Cities
1 hour drive from Valence (France) or Albertville (France)
1.5 hour drive from Grenoble or Montélimar
2 hour drive from Lyon or Chambery
2.5 hour drive from Saint-Étienne or Avignon or Nimes (France) or Gap (France)
3 hour drive from Le Puy or Montpellier or Marseille
3.5 hour drive from Toulon
Winding and/or Bumpy Road (to & around here)
Very winding road
Altitude/Motion Sickness (to & around here)
Motion Sickness or Vertigo: Medium to High!
Location
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Col de la Machine, Bouvante, France
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