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Col du Rousset – Tunnel du col de Rousset📷 Pemberlaid, CC BY-SA 4.0

Col du Rousset

Chamaloc, France

Views

A pass where a tunnel through the Vercors rim opens suddenly onto the dry, southern-looking hills of the Diois. The old road above the tunnel has the best view.

Nearest town
Chamaloc, France
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
44.8483, 5.4053

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 and October. 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

Vercors: gorges and cliff roads – Chapelle de Saint-Jean le Fromental© Yann Forget · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Vercors: gorges and cliff roads

90 km7 stops3 days

Nearby

Combe Laval – Mairie Auberives-en-Royans 2011-10-04-008© Sequajectrof · CC BY-SA 3.0
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La Bourne à Pont-en-Royans Vercors© gite_le_paradis · CC BY 3.0
Oddities

Pont-en-Royans

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Gorges de la Bourne – Chapelle de Saint-Jean le Fromental© Yann Forget · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Nature

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Détail du palais idéal du facteur Cheval© Bianca Touchart · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Palais idéal du Facteur Cheval

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Les PinsCampsite
    4 km from Col du Rousset
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Camping-Cars privée de Font d'Urle/Chaud ClapierMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Col du Rousset · 14 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalNo dogsFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal de Saint-Agnan en VercorsCampsite
    11 km from Col du Rousset
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Le Domaine du Mûrier Aire NaturelleCampsite
    11 km from Col du Rousset
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping de JustinCampsite
    11 km from Col du Rousset
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ferme du Pas de l'AiguilleCampsite
    12 km from Col du Rousset
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Col du Rousset?

Col du Rousset is in Chamaloc, France, at GPS 44.8483, 5.4053. It is about 6 km from Vassieux-en-Vercors.

Can you camp near Col du Rousset?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Base Nature Vercors, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 66 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Col du Rousset?

Col du Rousset is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Vercors: gorges and cliff roads.

What is there to see near Col du Rousset?

Places worth a stop nearby: Combe Laval (18 km), Pont-en-Royans (24 km), Gorges de la Bourne (24 km) and Palais idéal du Facteur Cheval (54 km).

When is the best time to visit Col du Rousset?

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)