Cime de la Bonette
Jausiers, France
A loop road around the summit reaches 2,802 m, one of the highest paved roads in Europe. From the top car park a short, steep path climbs to a viewpoint table; open roughly June to October.
- Nearest town
- Jausiers, France
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 44.3260, 6.8070
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Mountain passes on this route are usually open June–October. (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.
- Col de la Bonette (2,715 m). Usually open June–October; outside that window the road can be closed by snow. Alternative: Use the Col de Larche or the Tinée valley roads.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Aire camping-car du Sauze 1700Motorhome stopover10 km from Cime de la Bonette · 3 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Cento SentieriCampsite18 km from Cime de la Bonette · 5 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping MistralCampsite19 km from Cime de la BonetteTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Campeggio Rio StrepeisCampsite22 km from Cime de la BonetteTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping Domaine Loisirs de l'UbayeCampsite22 km from Cime de la Bonette · 267 pitchesTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-FiFree
- Camping de mon villageMotorhome stopover24 km from Cime de la Bonette · 52 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Cime de la Bonette?
Cime de la Bonette is in Jausiers, France, at GPS 44.3260, 6.8070. It is about 12 km from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée.
Can you camp near Cime de la Bonette?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire camping-car du Sauze 1700, about 10 km away; within 25 km there are 39 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Cime de la Bonette?
Cime de la Bonette is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Izoard, Queyras and the Cime de la Bonette.
What is there to see near Cime de la Bonette?
Places worth a stop nearby: Col de Vars (25 km), Gorges de Daluis (31 km), Gorges du Cians (36 km) and Mont-Dauphin fortress (41 km).
When is the best time to visit Cime de la Bonette?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)