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Col du Granier (2014)📷 Florian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 3.0

Col du Granier

Entremont-le-Vieux, France

Views

A 1,134 m pass below the cliffs of Mont Granier, whose face collapsed in 1248. The terrace looks straight down on Chambéry and the Combe de Savoie.

Nearest town
Entremont-le-Vieux, France
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
45.4617, 5.9375

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

  • Camping l'OursonCampsite
    4 km from Col du Granier · 30 pitches
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  • Camping Le Mont GrêleCampsite
    14 km from Col du Granier
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  • Camping de l'ArbazCampsite
    16 km from Col du Granier · 80 pitches
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  • Camping le Grand VerneyCampsite
    17 km from Col du Granier · 116 pitches
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  • Camping Les 7 LauxCampsite
    21 km from Col du Granier
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  • Camping du lac de CarougeCampsite
    21 km from Col du Granier
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All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Col du Granier?

Col du Granier is in Entremont-le-Vieux, France, at GPS 45.4617, 5.9375. It is about 12 km from Chambéry.

Can you camp near Col du Granier?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping l'Ourson, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 56 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Col du Granier?

Col du Granier is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Savoy lakes and the Chartreuse massif.

What is there to see near Col du Granier?

Places worth a stop nearby: Grande Chartreuse (17 km), Hautecombe Abbey (33 km), Col de la Croix de Fer (33 km) and Alpe d’Huez hairpins (42 km).

When is the best time to visit Col du Granier?

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)