★ 3Rating
QuietAtmosphere
The Camper’s take
Updated June 2026
Pousterle Pass picnic area with tables and barbecues on flat ground. Easy access from Vigneaux (1 km rough track), difficult from Argentière (8 km narrow road and poor-condition track). Stunning views of Ecrins massif, peaceful setting, but STRICTLY FORBIDDEN for motorhomes and vans: daily police checks and fines. Inaccessible in winter. Mosquito issues.
Highlights
- Stunning landscape with views of the Écrin mountain range
- Calm and tranquil atmosphere
- Relatively easy access from Le Vigneaux
Good to know
- Camping-cars and vans strictly prohibited with daily police checks and fines
- Very difficult access from Argentière: narrow road, rough track with steep inclines.
- Mosquito invasion
- Cannot access in winter.
Motorhome access : VERY POOR ACCESS for motorhomes. Narrow road impassable for two vehicles, very rough track and steep slope. Strongly discouraged even for small vans. Police regularly fine vehicles entering.
Best for
hikerscalm/nature
Activities nearby
Climbing Hiking Mountain biking
Street View
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Is it a quiet place?
Yes, travellers describe it as a quiet spot.
What can you do nearby?
Nearby: Climbing, Hiking, Mountain biking.