Fort Queyras
Château-Ville-Vieille, France
A medieval castle on a rock spur blocking the Guil valley, strengthened by Vauban. Visits run mainly in summer; parking is at the foot of the rock beside the D947.
- Nearest town
- Château-Ville-Vieille, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 44.7555, 6.7870
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. 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.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping de l'IzoardCampsite7 km from Fort QueyrasTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Le GouretCampsite9 km from Fort QueyrasTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Municipal les MoutetsCampsite11 km from Fort Queyras · 60 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Queyras CaravaneigeCampsite12 km from Fort Queyras · 67 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Le VergerCampsite16 km from Fort QueyrasTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Les IsclesCampsite16 km from Fort Queyras · 166 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Fort Queyras?
Fort Queyras is in Château-Ville-Vieille, France, at GPS 44.7555, 6.7870. It is about 9 km from Saint-Véran.
Can you camp near Fort Queyras?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping GCU de Aiguilles, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 49 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Fort Queyras?
Fort Queyras is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Izoard, Queyras and the Cime de la Bonette.
What is there to see near Fort Queyras?
Places worth a stop nearby: Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard (7 km), Mont-Dauphin fortress (16 km), Pian del Re, source of the Po (25 km) and Col de Vars (25 km).
When is the best time to visit Fort Queyras?
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)