Camping Col du Galibier: Skiing, hiking & tips

Camping Col du Galibier – Fresh mountain air, snow-covered landscapes and activities such as winter sports await you on a camping vacation in Col du Galibier in the French Alps.
Here you can go skiing, hiking, mountaineering, swimming and much more.
The Alps also offer a wonderful view of the surrounding landscapes and the sea.
A trip to Col du Galibier is worthwhile in both winter and summer.
Whether alone, as a couple or with the whole family, with a roof tent, camper or tent trailer – here are our tips for a camping vacation in Col du Galibier.

Camping vacation in the Alps

The Alps are a particularly popular destination for people who enjoy winter sports activities.
Here you will find opportunities for diverse and varied activities in a small area.
The culture here is also a great way to get away from the stress of everyday life and relax.
The Alps are ideal for a round trip through the mountain range, as there are many places worth seeing close together that you can visit.
Here you can see what awaits you in Col du Galibier: https://youtu.be/T7ZXEO70fLg

Where is Col du Galibier and how do I get there?

The French mountain pass Col du Galibier is located in the French Alps and borders on Italy.
If you start your journey to the Alps in Cologne, you will drive via Baden Württemberg and pass through a few cities in Switzerland, such as Bern and Geneva, which are ideal for breaks.
You will then arrive in France within a short time.
The journey takes a total of 11 hours if you take the A5.
Here you can see where Col du Galibier is located:

Activities: What to do in Col du Galibier?

Are you planning your trip to Col du Galibier and don’t know what you can do there?
In Col du Galibier, there are a number of varied activities for the whole family.
You can find an overview of the most recommended places and activities in Col du Galibier here:

  • Galibier-Thabor
  • Lac de l’Eychauda
  • + Bad weather tips

La Meije: Skiing in the mountains

You’ve finally arrived in the Alps after a long journey and are ready to go skiing and snowboarding.
La Meije is ideal for this.
This is an almost 4,000-metre-high mountain that you can ride up on an aerial tramway.
From the cable car, you also have a wonderful view of the landscape and the surrounding mountains.
You can enjoy these activities on La Meije:

  • Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Ride the aerial tramway
  • Enjoy the view

Here you can see what awaits you at La Meije: https://youtu.be/EBhlObX9YWA

Lac de l’Eychauda: Hike around the lake

Would you like to spend a quiet day by the lake after all the winter sports?
Lac de l’Eychauda is perfect for this, as you can take a relaxing hike around the lake and enjoy the view of the valley.
You can enjoy these activities at Lac de l’Eychauda:

  • Go hiking
  • Enjoy the view

Here you can see what awaits you at Lac de l’Eychauda: https://youtu.be/a8PzTLlTprE

What to do in bad weather in Col du Galibier?

You woke up this morning and it’s raining cats and dogs?
If you don’t feel like doing outdoor activities in the rain or spending the day at the campsite, Col du Galibier has a number of activities that you can also do indoors.
Top activities you can do in the rain:

  • Cinema
  • Shopping center
  • Wellness & Spa

Tip: Day trip to Valloire

Your vacation is slowly coming to an end and you want to get out of Col du Galibier and see something different?
Then a day trip to Valloire is ideal.
You can arrive in Valloire by car in less than half an hour.
You can see the route from Col du Galibier to Valloire here: Here you can see what awaits you in Valliore: https://youtu.be/btASb3E4Pz0

Top campsite in Col du Galibier

Camping is a particularly good way to see as much of Col du Galibier as possible.
The trip is particularly useful with a roof tent or tent trailer.
This is because you can easily mount them on almost any car, or hang them on the back, and thus always have the privilege of deciding spontaneously where and how long you want to stay in one place.
We have picked out a recommended campsite for you here:

Camping Gravelotte

Here you will find an overview of important information about the campsite:

  • 4.5 stars / 170 Google reviews
  • Address: 05320 La Grave, France

Best time for a camping trip to Col du Galibier

When planning your vacation, you should check the weather conditions so that there are no surprises and you have the best possible time on your camping vacation.
The months of August and September are ideal for a sunny vacation in the Alps.
During these months, the average temperature is around 17°C.
In the winter months between December and February there is a lot of snow and the average temperature during these months is 0°C.

Weather conditions at a glance

Here you can see an overview of the weather conditions:

  • Best time to visit in summer: August and September
  • Best time to visit in winter: December, January and February
  • Summer average temperature: 17°C
  • Winter average temperature: 0°C

Here you can see what the weather is like in Col du Galibier at the moment:

Discover more France – Travel tips Alps

Would you like to take a round trip through the French Alps and are looking for one or two destinations where you can make a stopover?
Then take a look here at other beautiful destinations that are perfect for a camping trip.
You can find more travel tips in France here:

Camping Grenoble: Things to do & tips

Grenoble – A camping vacation in the French Alps is particularly recommended in the capital: Grenoble.
You can see and experience a lot in Grenoble and the surrounding area.
Green landscapes, beautiful hikes and exciting canoe tours await you here.
Find out our vacation tips for Grenoble here:

Camping Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: Ski vacation & winter sports

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc – Snow-covered mountains, fresh air and the wind blowing in your face as you glide down the slopes.
This is the experience you get on a winter vacation in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
Chamonix is a well-known ski resort in the French Alps.
You can enjoy many different activities, such as skiing, snowboarding and hiking.
Here are our vacation tips with the top destinations and things to do in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:

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Offroad
Raised and extra stable for road and off-road… What do you do if you are traveling in regions with poor roads or drive an off-road vehicle or SUV whose dome height does not fit conventional trailers? The solution: the off-road tent trailer from CAMPWERK – specially developed for extreme conditions. This unique model impresses with a raised and particularly robust AL-KO chassis that can withstand even the most demanding off-road routes. The entire body is made of lightweight but sturdy aluminum, reinforced with durable stainless steel components. So you are perfectly equipped for any terrain.
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Available now: The CAMPWERK Offroader in the exclusive Black/Silver Edition CAMPWERK is expanding its range and now also offers the popular off-road tent trailer in the coveted Black/Silver Edition. The high-quality aluminium body is completely anodized in matt black, while the mudguards are powder-coated in elegant “Gun Silver Metal”. An absolute eye-catcher on any road and in any terrain!
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Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • Extra strong square T-drawbar 100x100mm for maximum stability and best maneuverability
  • Axle up to 1,500 kg with maintenance-free hexagonal rubber spring axle
  • Optionally with watertight wheel hub
  • 2 crossbars
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
  • Independent suspension
Aluminum body
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Wheels
  • Black powder-coated steel rim
  • 235/85 R16 tires optionally adaptable to towing vehicle
  • Mud Terrain tire tread
  • Special wheel connection for your towing vehicle on request
Terrain values
  • 350 mm ground clearance
  • 570 mm wading depth
  • 27° slope angle
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Onroad

The perfect solution for your camping adventure:
Road trailer with tent
Imagine a first-class equipped road trailer that is ideal for camping trips in Germany and the surrounding countries.
This trailer comes with a sturdy holding device for a matching tent that can be set up in no time at all.
The result is your mobile home – ready for unforgettable tours!

Your decisive advantage: you are ideally equipped for your vacation in a particularly cost-effective way. And when you’re not on the road, you can use the trailer as a conventional utility trailer. We offer you the road trailer in two versions, depending on your needs: An unbraked version with a permissible total weight of 750 kg and the braked version recommended by us with a permissible total weight of 1,300 kg.
10-year guarantee
Our trailer base was not created in the laboratory – it was made for the real world. The robust construction is optimized for tough conditions. Oversized axles and virtually indestructible aluminum frames ensure exceptional durability. We are the only supplier in Germany to give you a 10-year guarantee on this unique quality!
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • 2 crossbars
  • Maintenance-free rubber spring axles
  • Independent suspension
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
Aluminum structure
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Material and processing.
The tent fabric of our trailer tents is made from a high-quality, 450 g blended fabric, also known as canvas. This unique combination of cotton and polyester combines the advantages of a natural fiber with those of a modern high-tech material. The result is a robust, breathable fabric that impresses with its pleasant feel and high dimensional stability.

The tent fabric, which is also used by the military, is impregnated and particularly tear-resistant thanks to the ripstop process. In this special weaving technique, thicker threads are woven into the fabric at intervals of around 10-15 millimetres, giving the fabric its characteristic tiled structure and exceptional tear resistance. It goes without saying that our fabrics are opaque and therefore offer optimum protection and privacy.
The basis of our trailer tents is a robust stainless steel frame with a thickness of 3×3 cm. A 1.8 cm thick, water-resistant wooden floor panel is securely fastened to this sturdy frame with stainless steel screws. The frame of the trailer tents is also made of galvanized steel tubing and special stainless steel components that ensure maximum stability. The modern surface finish not only offers a high level of corrosion protection, but also gives the material a pleasant feel and ensures a durable, weatherproof construction.
We rely exclusively on yarn from the German market leader Amann. Thanks to the combination of a cotton core and a high-tenacity polyester core, this yarn is characterized by a particularly high tensile strength and excellent water resistance.

On contact with water, the cotton coating swells and closes the seam holes created during sewing. For additional protection, all seams in the roof area are fitted with a transparent sealing strip to ensure maximum waterproofness.
Less is sometimes more.
We are often asked: What about the water column? For tent fabrics, the impermeability of the fabric is specified in the form of the water column. For cotton tents, this value is usually around 300 to 400 mm. However, our tent fabric offers an exceptionally high water column for cotton fabric of around 750 mm. This means that theoretically more than 75 cm of water can stand on the material before the first drops penetrate.

A major advantage of cotton as a natural raw material is its ability to swell when it gets damp, which provides additional waterproofing. In contrast, synthetic fabrics, which cannot swell, must have a much higher water column (between 3,000 and 10,000 mm, depending on the material) in order to achieve comparable waterproofness.
Good night.
The comfort sleep set consists of a high-quality visco foam mattress that adapts perfectly to the individual body shape, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. The set is complemented by the innovative Froli bed spring system, which guarantees an exceptional sleeping experience. Perfect sleeping comfort in a well thought-out overall package.
Premium mattress.
An excellent mattress is the basis for healthy and restful sleep. Just as every person is unique, their mattress should also be individually tailored to them.
Our premium mattress adapts perfectly to the contours of the body and promotes orthopaedically correct positioning of the spine. Thanks to targeted pressure relief, back muscles and intervertebral discs can relax optimally. The innovative construction and high-quality materials create an ideal sleeping environment.
There are no compromises at CAMPWERK: We rely on flexible visco foam with memory function. The unique combination of supportive foam core and relieving visco foam topper ensures maximum sleeping comfort.
  • Visco-elastic mattress.
  • High-quality Tencel® cover (38 % Tencel®, 62 % polyester).
  • Four practical turning loops.
  • Four-sided zipper.
  • Removable, divisible and washable.
  • Four practical turning loops.
Suspension.
Good ventilation is crucial for your well-being and sleep hygiene. To ensure maximum sleeping comfort, we combine our mattress with an innovative Froli slat base. The flexible spring elements form a comfortable slat base with individually adjustable firmness zones. This combination ensures orthopaedically correct positioning of the body and provides targeted, pressure-relieving support. This effectively prevents tension and one-sided strain. The open, air-permeable cells also enable optimum ventilation and create a healthy sleeping environment.
Are you allergic or do you have special health requirements? No problem! We cooperate with a renowned German mattress manufacturer to offer customized solutions. Simply contact us and together we will find the ideal mattress for your needs.