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Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe

About Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur sits on the route: 25 minutes from Gap, 49km from Col du Galibier.

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 1,608, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur to your route.

About Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur (Occitan: Sant Bonet; named for Saint Bonitus, before 1988: Saint-Bonnet) is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France. It was expanded in January 2013, following the merger of the former communes of Bénévent-et-Charbillac and Les Infournas.

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Where is Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur located?

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.6833 latitude, 6.0833 longitude.

What is the population of Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur?

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur has a population of approximately 1,608 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,608
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.6833, 6.0833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Cafe de la Rencontre

A historic cafe on the Route Napoleon near Laffrey where Napoleon famously confronted royalist troops in 1815, on one of France's most scenic driving routes.

45 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Lautaret

A high, wide pass at 2058m serving as the gateway to the Galibier, with an alpine botanical garden and panoramic views of the Meije and Écrins glaciers.

47 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

Col du Galibier

One of the highest paved roads in the French Alps at 2,642 meters, a legendary climb in the Tour de France.

49 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Col du Galibier Summit Cafe

A small cafe near the summit of the Col du Galibier (2,642m), a legendary Tour de France climb and one of the highest road passes in the French Alps.

49 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Col de Vars

A 2,108 m pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes linking the Ubaye and Queyras valleys, with sweeping hairpins, alpine meadows and a classic Tour de France pedigree.

52 km · about 60 min drive

famous road

Col d'Izoard

A famous Tour de France climb at 2,360 meters passing through the otherworldly rock formations of the Casse Déserte.

54 km · about 60 min drive

mountain pass

Col d'Allos

A narrow, dramatic 2,247 m balcony pass above the Verdon headwaters, famed for its exposed single-lane stretches and huge views over the Mercantour peaks.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

  • 47 kmCol du LautaretA high, wide pass at 2058m serving as the gateway to the Galibier, with an alpine botanical garden and panoramic views of the Meije and Écrins glaciers.
  • 49 kmCol du GalibierOne of the highest paved roads in the French Alps at 2,642 meters, a legendary climb in the Tour de France.
  • 52 kmCol de VarsA 2,108 m pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes linking the Ubaye and Queyras valleys, with sweeping hairpins, alpine meadows and a classic Tour de France pedigree.
  • 54 kmCol d'IzoardA famous Tour de France climb at 2,360 meters passing through the otherworldly rock formations of the Casse Déserte.
  • 58 kmCol d'AllosA narrow, dramatic 2,247 m balcony pass above the Verdon headwaters, famed for its exposed single-lane stretches and huge views over the Mercantour peaks.
  • 61 kmCol de la Croix de FerNamed for the iron cross at its 2067m summit, this pass links the Maurienne and Arvan valleys with spectacular views of the Aiguilles d'Arves.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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