Réserve Naturelle de la Combe Lavaux-Jean Roland
Réserve Naturelle de la Combe Lavaux-Jean Roland
Réserve Naturelle de la Combe Lavaux-Jean Roland, a national nature reserve in the Côte-d'Or department of France, encompasses a diverse landscape characterized by distinctive dry valleys known as "combes." This area features towering limestone cliffs, varied forests, and calcareous grasslands, creating a mosaic of environments with both mountainous and Mediterranean influences. The geological formations and varied slopes support a rich biodiversity, making the Réserve Naturelle de la Combe Lavaux-Jean Roland a notable location for outdoor pursuits. The terrain is suitable…
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4.7
(107)
377
hikers
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.9
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146
hikers
5.29km
01:35
160m
170m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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66
hikers
10.4km
02:58
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49
hikers
10.7km
02:58
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
riders
25.9km
02:31
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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15
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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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17.4km
01:31
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
44.7km
04:14
920m
920m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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26
riders
20.5km
02:00
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.9km
00:50
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32
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14.5km
00:53
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
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15.8km
00:55
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
runners
23.2km
02:58
490m
490m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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runners
4.96km
00:39
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
17.5km
02:02
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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runners
9.98km
01:09
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
riders
27.3km
01:22
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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14
riders
20.5km
00:57
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
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36.8km
01:44
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11
riders
38.8km
01:56
180m
180m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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15
riders
94.0km
06:47
1,370m
1,370m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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72.4km
05:01
970m
970m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
riders
24.7km
01:43
330m
330m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

6
riders
30.8km
02:37
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Réserve Naturelle de la Combe Lavaux-Jean Roland offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, Mountain biking, and Touring cycling. The reserve features over 100 routes across these sports. More than 41,000 visitors have explored the area.
The reserve provides diverse hiking opportunities, from easy walks to more challenging routes. Hikers can find trails that traverse forests, limestone cliffs, and dry valleys. Specific guides are available for general hiking, easy hikes, and family-friendly options.
Yes, the reserve is suitable for various cycling activities, including Road cycling, Gravel biking, Mountain biking, and Touring cycling. Cyclists can explore routes through the combes and surrounding areas. Guides for road cycling and gravel biking are available.
The reserve is characterized by its 'combes' (dry valleys), towering limestone cliffs over 30 meters high, and diverse forests. These features create a mosaic of environments with both mountainous and Mediterranean influences. The varied terrain supports a rich biodiversity.
The terrain includes dry valleys, limestone cliffs, and varied forests. Elevation changes occur between the valley floors and the plateaus. The differing orientations of the combes create distinct microclimates, with an average temperature difference of 5°C between north and south-facing slopes.
Yes, the reserve offers trails suitable for families. These routes provide opportunities to experience the natural environment without excessive difficulty. A dedicated guide for family-friendly hikes is available.
The reserve is a popular destination, with over 41,000 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.5 stars from more than 4,400 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for the reserve, including those for hiking, easy hikes, family-friendly hikes, road cycling, gravel biking, and MTB trails. There are also guides for running trails and hikes from bus stations.
The Communauté de Communes de Gevrey Chambertin et de Nuits-Saint-Georges manages the reserve. Their official website is www.ccgevrey-chambertin-et-nuits-saint-georges.com. For inquiries, the phone number is +33 3 80 27 04 70.
The reserve is a biodiversity hotspot, home to over 500 plant species, representing about a quarter of the Burgundian flora. It is notable for endemic species such as the Biscutella dijonensis (Dijon spectacle-pod) and Lunetière de Dijon, which are found nowhere else globally. The unique blend of influences supports this rich botanical diversity.
The reserve features impressive rocky cirques and limestone cliffs that offer dramatic vistas. These geological formations are key landmarks. The area is also known for its diverse forests and dry valleys, which provide scenic points of interest throughout the trails.

