The Camper’s take
Updated June 2026
High-altitude car park at Col de la Machine with hostel facilities. Free parking with optional paid services: showers/toilets €5, breakfast €11. Nearby restaurant, small grocery store, summer pool. Good starting point for hiking (GR9). Friendly staff. Dramatic mountain road, plowed in winter. No fires or barbecues allowed (protected area). Quiet, rustic atmosphere.
Highlights
- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Perfect starting point for hikes
- Additional services available at reasonable rates
- Authentic, quiet mountain atmosphere
Good to know
- Very dizzying and winding access road.
- No fires or barbecues allowed
- Parking not completely flat
Motorhome access : Paved parking accessible to motorhomes, slightly sloped. Possible to maneuver but approach road is very narrow and winding (Combe Laval circuit).
Facilities
Activities nearby
Opening hours
Ouvert toute l'année
Frequently asked questions
What facilities are available?
Available: Pets allowed, Bakery, Mobile signal, Shower, Pool, Water, Bins, Wi-Fi.
When is it open?
Ouvert toute l'année
Is it a quiet place?
Yes, travellers describe it as a quiet spot.
What can you do nearby?
Nearby: Climbing, Playground, Motorcycling, Viewpoint, Hiking, Mountain biking.