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Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard – La Casse Déserte (2025-08-24) 2📷 Olgierd Rudak, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard

Arvieux, France

Views

A bare slope of scree and ochre rock towers just below the 2,360 m Col d’Izoard, with a plaque to the cyclists Coppi and Bobet. Park in the small lay-bys; the D902 is closed in winter.

Nearest town
Arvieux, France
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
44.8045, 6.7295
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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 June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–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.

Featured in these trip guides

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History

Fort Queyras

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Mont-Dauphin fortress

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Col de Vars 2026© Mathieu BROSSAIS · CC BY 4.0
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Col de Vars

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping de l'IzoardCampsite
    1 km from Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping des 5 ValléesCampsite
    12 km from Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Iscle de PrellesCampsite
    12 km from Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Le VergerCampsite
    13 km from Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Le GouretCampsite
    13 km from Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire l'Argentière-la-BesséeMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard · 22 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard?

Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard is in Arvieux, France, at GPS 44.8045, 6.7295. It is about 12 km from Briançon.

Can you camp near Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping de l'Izoard, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 54 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard?

Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Izoard, Queyras and the Cime de la Bonette.

What is there to see near Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard?

Places worth a stop nearby: Fort Queyras (7 km), Mont-Dauphin fortress (17 km), Col de Vars (30 km) and Pian del Re, source of the Po (31 km).

When is the best time to visit Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard?

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