Place to visit
Refugio la Pierna, Spain: what it is and when to go
Refugio la Pierna is a mountain hut in Spain, at 1,713 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. 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
- Where
- Spain
- Elevation
- 1,713 m
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 348 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.0494, -5.97704
What it is and where
Refugio la Pierna is a mountain hut in Spain, at 1,713 m above sea level.
Cabaña de piedra para refugiarse ante un emergencia. La puerta no cierra, las ventanas no tienen cristales y e ltejado tiene desperfectos.
Its coordinates are 43.0494, -5.97704; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 348 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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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 Refugio la Pierna is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:09
- FebPossible10:18
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:28
- JunBest time15:10
- JulPossible14:53
- AugPossible13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:29
- DecPossible8:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. 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 | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Hiking | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Refugio la Pierna 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
- Peña RuedaMountain in Asturias, Spain3.8 km
- Peña UbiñaMountain in Asturias, Spain3.8 km
- Refugio del MeicínMountains · Hiking4.1 km
- Las Ubiñas - La Mesa Natural ParkProtected area in Asturias, Spain5.9 km
- Refugio Fuente SierroMountains · Hiking10 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 Refugio la Pierna?
It is a mountain hut in Spain.
When is the best time to visit Refugio la Pierna?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.
How do you get to Refugio la Pierna?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 348 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 Peña Rueda, Peña Ubiña, Refugio del Meicín. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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