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Villeneuve

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

About Villeneuve

Villeneuve works well as a base: 5 minutes from Saint-Chaffrey, 18km from Col du Galibier.

Villeneuve is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 3,444, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Villeneuve 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 Villeneuve to your route.

About Villeneuve

Serre Chevalier (French pronunciation: [sɛʁ ʃəvalje]) is a major ski resort in Southeastern France, near the Italian border, located in the Hautes-Alpes department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Situated to the northeast of Écrins National Park in the French Alps, the resort encompasses a large skiing area, with

Read more 250 km (155 mi) of slopes and favourable weather, boasting 300 days of sunshine a year. In Serre Chevalier, 80 km (50 mi) of the slopes are covered by snow cannons to supplement natural snowfall. The resort is owned by Compagnie des Alpes. Serre Chevalier consists of the city of Briançon, the villages of Chantemerle in Saint-Chaffrey and Villeneuve in La Salle-les-Alpes, as well as Le Monêtier-les-Bains. World Cup champion ski racer Luc Alphand was born and lives in the valley below the resort. It will host freestyle skiing during the 2030 Winter Olympics.

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Villeneuve offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Villeneuve located?

Villeneuve is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.9449 latitude, 6.5655 longitude.

What is the population of Villeneuve?

Villeneuve has a population of approximately 3,444 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,444
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.9449, 6.5655

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 Villeneuve

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

16 km · about 20 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.

18 km · about 20 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.

18 km · about 20 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.

19 km · about 20 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Télégraphe

The 1,566 m wooded warm-up act to the Col du Galibier, climbing out of the Maurienne valley in tight forested hairpins past an old optical-telegraph fort.

30 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Colle delle Finestre

A legendary 2,178 m Piedmont climb from the Susa Valley: 33 paved hairpins followed by a historic unpaved military road to the summit, made famous by dramatic Giro d'Italia stages.

41 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Col de la Croix de Fer

Named for the iron cross at its 2067m summit, this pass links the Maurienne and Arvan valleys with spectacular views of the Aiguilles d'Arves.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Villeneuve

  • 16 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.
  • 18 kmCol du GalibierOne of the highest paved roads in the French Alps at 2,642 meters, a legendary climb in the Tour de France.
  • 19 kmCol d'IzoardA famous Tour de France climb at 2,360 meters passing through the otherworldly rock formations of the Casse Déserte.
  • 23 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.
  • 30 kmCol du TélégrapheThe 1,566 m wooded warm-up act to the Col du Galibier, climbing out of the Maurienne valley in tight forested hairpins past an old optical-telegraph fort.
  • 41 kmColle delle FinestreA legendary 2,178 m Piedmont climb from the Susa Valley: 33 paved hairpins followed by a historic unpaved military road to the summit, made famous by dramatic Giro d'Italia stages.

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

Other places to explore near Villeneuve.

Saint-Chaffrey

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,716

Le Monêtier-les-Bains

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,101

Briançon

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 11,577

Villar-Saint-Pancrace

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,528

Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 1,007

Claviere

🇮🇹 Italy

15 km awayPop. 163

Bardonecchia

🇮🇹 Italy

18 km awayPop. 2,962

Cesana Torinese

🇮🇹 Italy

18 km awayPop. 617

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