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Villar-Saint-Pancrace

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

About Villar-Saint-Pancrace

Villar-Saint-Pancrace works well as a base: 10 minutes from Saint-Chaffrey, 10km from Col d'Izoard.

Villar-Saint-Pancrace is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 1,528, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Villar-Saint-Pancrace 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 Villar-Saint-Pancrace to your route.

About Villar-Saint-Pancrace

Villar-Saint-Pancrace (French pronunciation: [vilaʁ sɛ̃ pɑ̃kʁas], also known as Grand Villar or le Villar; Occitan: Lo Vialar e Sant Prancaci) is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.

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Where is Villar-Saint-Pancrace located?

Villar-Saint-Pancrace is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.8732 latitude, 6.6267 longitude.

What is the population of Villar-Saint-Pancrace?

Villar-Saint-Pancrace has a population of approximately 1,528 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,528
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.8732, 6.6267

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 Villar-Saint-Pancrace

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

10 km · about 20 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.

25 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

tunnel

Fréjus Road Tunnel

A 12.9 km Alpine tunnel linking Modane in France with Bardonecchia in Italy, the main all-year alternative to Mont Blanc on the Lyon-Turin route.

30 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Colle dell'Agnello

At 2,744 m one of Europe's highest paved passes, a remote, exhilarating drive on the French border above Pontechianale.

34 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Col d'Agnel

One of the highest paved border crossings in the Alps at 2744m between France and Italy, remote and quiet with an authentic high-mountain atmosphere.

35 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Villar-Saint-Pancrace

  • Right hereCol d'IzoardA famous Tour de France climb at 2,360 meters passing through the otherworldly rock formations of the Casse Déserte.
  • 25 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.
  • 27 kmCol du GalibierOne of the highest paved roads in the French Alps at 2,642 meters, a legendary climb in the Tour de France.
  • 30 kmFréjus Road TunnelA 12.9 km Alpine tunnel linking Modane in France with Bardonecchia in Italy, the main all-year alternative to Mont Blanc on the Lyon-Turin route.
  • 34 kmColle dell'AgnelloAt 2,744 m one of Europe's highest paved passes, a remote, exhilarating drive on the French border above Pontechianale.
  • 35 kmCol d'AgnelOne of the highest paved border crossings in the Alps at 2744m between France and Italy, remote and quiet with an authentic high-mountain atmosphere.

Driving in France

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Claviere

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Cesana Torinese

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Sauze di Cesana

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