Place to visit
Refugi Molières, Spain: what it is and when to go
Refugi Molières is a mountain hut (Refugi de Molières) in Spain (Benasque), at 2,390 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Local name
- Refugi de Molières
- Where
- Spain
- Elevation
- 2,390 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- BCN Barcelona, 186 km as the crow flies
- Website
- feec.cat
- Beds
- 9
- Run by
- FEEC
- Coordinates
- 42.62805, 0.71931
What it is and where
Refugi Molières is a mountain hut (Refugi de Molières) in Spain (Benasque), at 2,390 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Refugi d'emergència apadrinat pel Centre Excursionista Alta Ribagorça. Serveis: Emissora d'emergència, mantes, matalassos.
It is in Benasque, where this site lists 146 more places to see, 7.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.62805, 0.71931; the nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, Barcelona), 186 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 9
- Run by
- FEEC
It is one of the Mountains and Hiking places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Refugi Molières is September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,390 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:12
- FebBetter not10:20
- MarBetter not11:39
- AprBetter not13:10
- MayBetter not14:26
- JunPossible15:07
- JulPossible14:50
- AugPossible13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctPossible10:48
- NovBetter not9:31
- DecBetter not8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | September | June to August and October |
| Hiking | September | June to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Refugi Molières has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- cap deth Hòro de MolièresMountain in Spain1.6 km
- Tuc de MolièresMountain in Spain1.7 km
- Pico ForcanadaMountain in Spain2.0 km
- Tozal de FontanaMountain in Spain2.5 km
- Haute Randonnée PyrénéenneUnofficial long-distance hiking trail crossing the Pyrenees2.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Mountains
- Province of Ávila: province in Castile and León, Spain
- Aneto: highest mountain of the Pyrenees
- Mulhacén: highest mountain of the Sierra Nevada in Spain
- Rock of Gibraltar: monolithic limestone promontory located in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar
- Monte Perdido: mountain in Huesca, next to the border with France
- Coma Pedrosa: mountain in Andorra
Every Spain place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Refugi Molières?
It is a mountain hut (Refugi de Molières in the local language) in Spain. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Refugi Molières?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,390 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Refugi Molières?
The nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 186 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have cap deth Hòro de Molières, Tuc de Molières, Pico Forcanada. The rest is in the Spain guide.
Keep reading
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