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Col de la Croix de Fer

Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves, France

Views

A 2,067 m pass marked by an iron cross, with views of the three sharp Aiguilles d’Arves. The D926 and D526 are narrow in places and closed from about November to May.

Nearest town
Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves, France
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
45.2268, 6.2020

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–March. (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.

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Campsites nearby

  • Aire de services et stationnement camping-cars VaujanyMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Col de la Croix de Fer · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping des Grands ColsCampsite
    12 km from Col de la Croix de Fer
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-car Point BleuMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Col de la Croix de Fer
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Les 7 LauxCampsite
    18 km from Col de la Croix de Fer
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Caravaneige de Sainte-ThècleCampsite
    19 km from Col de la Croix de Fer
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping car - Les 2 alpesMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Col de la Croix de Fer · 28 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Col de la Croix de Fer?

Col de la Croix de Fer is in Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves, France, at GPS 45.2268, 6.2020. It is about 13 km from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.

Can you camp near Col de la Croix de Fer?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Domaine du trappeur, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 48 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Col de la Croix de Fer?

Col de la Croix de Fer is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Col de l’Iseran and the Maurienne passes.

What is there to see near Col de la Croix de Fer?

Places worth a stop nearby: Alpe d’Huez hairpins (18 km), La Grave and the Meije (22 km), Col du Galibier (24 km) and Col du Granier (33 km).

When is the best time to visit Col de la Croix de Fer?

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)