Col des Champs

#3261 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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Col des Champs is a high mountain pass in the Alps at the border between the departments of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Alpes-Maritimes in France. It connects Saint-Martin-d'Entraunes and Colmars, joining the valleys of the Var River and the Verdon River. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 6847 ftCoordinates: 44°10'41"N, 6°42'6"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Col des Champs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lac d'Allos, Allos, Pont Saint-Roch, St. Martin's Church.

3.9 miN
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Lac d'Allos, Mercantour National Park
99 min walk • Lac d'Allos is an alpine lake at a height of 2,230 m. It is located in Parc National du Mercantour, departement Alpes-de-Haute-Provence the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
5.9 miNW
Locality
Allos
152 min walk • Allos is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. Allos is a high mountain commune in the southern Alps.
3.9 miW
Bridge
Pont Saint-Roch, Colmars
99 min walk • The Saint-Roch bridge is a bridge located in Colmars, over the Verdon River, France.
3.9 miSE
Church
St. Martin's Church, Saint-Martin-d'Entraunes
99 min walk • The Saint-Martin church is a Romanesque church in Saint-Martin-d'Entraunes in the Alpes-Maritimes. The church is located at the exit of the village, towards the Col des Champs and the Col de la Cayolle.
6 miN
Mountain pass, Nature
Col de la Cayolle, Mercantour National Park
152 min walk • Col de la Cayolle is a high mountain pass in the French Alps at the border between the departments of Alpes-Maritimes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in France. It connects Barcelonnette in the Ubaye Valley and Saint-Martin-d'Entraunes. It lies parallel to the Col d'Allos and Col de la Bonette in the Parc National du Mercantour.
2.4 miE
Church
Saint-Sébastien Chapel, Entraunes
63 min walk • The Saint-Sébastien chapel is a Catholic chapel located in France in the commune of Entraunes, in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
4.8 miW
Locality
Villars-Colmars
123 min walk • One of the main attractions in Villars-Colmars is the historic Fort de Savoie, a 17th century military fortress that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Visitors can explore the well-preserved ramparts and learn about the fort's fascinating...
6 miSW
Locality
Beauvezer
153 min walk • One of the main draws of Beauvezer is its proximity to the Verdon Gorge, often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of Europe." Visitors can embark on hiking or cycling adventures along the gorge, taking in the breathtaking views of the turquoise waters and towering...
6.8 miNE
Nature, Mountain
Pointe Côte de l'Âne, Mercantour National Park
175 min walk • The Pointe de la Côte de l'Âne is a peak culminating at 2 916 meters of altitude and is part of the Alpine sector of the Alpes-Maritimes. This peak is located in the northwest of the Alpes-Maritimes department, bordering the communes of Entraunes...
7 miNE
Nature, Mountain
Fort Carra, Mercantour National Park
179 min walk • Fort Carra is a summit of the Alpes-Maritimes, in the high valley of the Tinée, singular by its shape reminding that of a military fort. It is part of a group of summits bordering the Gialorgues valley, between Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage and Estenc...

Col des Champs

Facts and practical information

Col des Champs plan & book

Col des Champs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)