The Camper’s take
Updated June 2026
Wild mountain spot accessed via the unmaintained Col de Montaud road, passable by campervan with caution. Stunning valley views and remarkable sunsets. Road closed in winter. No services or mobile network. Documented geological hazards including rockfall and landslides. Highly isolated location suitable for adventurous travelers accepting risks.
Highlights
- Outstanding panoramic views over the valley
- Remarkable sunsets
- Close to a paragliding takeoff site
Good to know
- Road poorly maintained with risk of falling rocks and landslides
- No mobile signal at all
- Closed for winter (November to end of March)
- Extreme isolation with documented geological hazards
Motorhome access : Narrow, unmaintained road with potholes and recent rockslides. Accessible for motorhomes if driven carefully and with caution for geological hazards. Maneuvering difficult at the top. Not recommended in winter or wet conditions.
Opening hours
Circulation automobile fermée depuis 1992 (route emportée par des éboulements)
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When is it open?
Circulation automobile fermée depuis 1992 (route emportée par des éboulements)
Is it a quiet place?
Yes, travellers describe it as a quiet spot.