Col du Granier
Entremont-le-Vieux, France
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.
The Col du Granier lies at 1,134 m in the Chartreuse massif and links Entremont-le-Vieux, Apremont and Chapareillan. The D912 pass road runs between Mont Granier (1,933 m) and Mont Joigny (1,558 m). On the night of 24 to 25 November 1248, part of Mont Granier collapsed into the valley; more than 1,000 people are said to have died, though the exact figure is disputed. Several villages were wholly or partly destroyed. The mountain has a cliff about 900 m high, and the north face created by the landslide is some 700 m high and looks towards Chambéry.
The pass has featured 17 times in the Tour de France, most recently in 2012. Half an hour is enough for a stop. In winter, check beforehand whether the road is open (as of October 2026).
- 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
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.
Sources
Featured in these trip guides
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Campsites nearby
- Camping l'OursonCampsite4 km from Col du Granier · 30 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Le Mont GrêleCampsite14 km from Col du GranierTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping de l'ArbazCampsite16 km from Col du Granier · 80 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping le Grand VerneyCampsite17 km from Col du Granier · 116 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping Les 7 LauxCampsite21 km from Col du GranierTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping du lac de CarougeCampsite21 km from Col du GranierTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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 8 km from Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont.
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)