Description
Col de la Madeleine à Larche (Frontière Franco-Italienne). Commune de Val d'Oronaye côté France, Argentera côté Italie. À Mt. slm de 1960, parking sur gravier.
The Camper’s take
Large free gravel parking at 1,960 m altitude on Madeleine Pass, Franco-Italian border. Slightly sloped stabilized surface. Rubbish bins available. Small shop and bar-restaurant nearby. Excellent starting point for hiking (Roburent and Lauzanier lakes). Generally peaceful nights despite heavy truck traffic. Exceptional mountain views. Note: busy road, snow possible from October, night closures in winter.
Highlights
- Spectacular mountain scenery
- Starting point for varied hikes
- Generally quiet and peaceful nights
- Large free parking lot.
Good to know
- Road traffic and truck noise
- Sloping and stony ground
- Intense nighttime cold, snow possible from October
- Winter night closure (8 PM–7 AM)
Motorhome access : Large stabilized gravel parking, slightly sloped. Easy maneuvering. Some steeper areas. Rolling terrain acceptable for standard motorhomes.
Facilities
Activities nearby
Street View
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What facilities are available?
Available: Bins.
What can you do nearby?
Nearby: Climbing, Hiking.