What to see in Aussois, France: places, when to go and how to get there

What to see in Aussois

The places in and around Aussois, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 91, by what you come to do:

Nature: Aiguille du Fruit, Glacier de la Vanoise, Mont du Borgne, Mont Froid, Aiguille de Bertin, Gardoria peak, Glacier de Gébroulaz, Glacier de Péclet, Le Rateau d'Aussois, Pointe de l'Observatoire, Pointe du Génépi, Glacier du Bouchet, Petit Mont Blanc, Réserve naturelle du plan de Tuéda, Aiguille de Chanrossa, Aiguille Doran, Aiguille du Borgne, Crêt Fénère, Glacier de l'Arpont, Glacier de la Mahure, Glacier de la Masse, Glacier du Pelve, Grosse Tête, Grotte des Balmes, La Belle Plinier, La Grosse Tête, Le Petit Rateau, Monolithe de Sardières, Mont du Vallon, Mont Rond, Pic Noir, Pointe de Longe Côte, Pointe de Rosoire, Pointe des Fonds, Pointe du Clot, Pointe du Grand Vallon, Pointe Émilienne, Réserve biologique dirigée du Petit Mont Blanc, Roc Merlet, Roche Fleurie, Aiguille de Mey, Aiguille des Corneillets, Aiguille des Saints-Pères, Aiguille du Rateau, Cimes des Planettes, Glacier de Rosoire, Glacier des Sonnailles, Glacier du Dôme de Chasseforêt, Le Pommier Blanc, Pic de la Vieille Femme, Pic du Lauzun, Pointe de Rosaël, Pointe du Borgne, Pointe du Notaire, Pointe du Petit Vallon, Pointe Ouest du Mont Pelve, Trou de la Lune
History: Fort Charles-Albert, Fort du Replaton, Fort Saint-Gobain, Église Saint-Pierre d'Extravache, Fort Marie-Christine, Ancienne entrée Monumentale du Tunnel Ferroviaire du Mont Cenis
Snow: La Norma, Aussois, Les 3 Vallées, Val Thorens
Mountains: Refuge de l'Arpont, Refuge de la Dent Parrachée, Refuge de la Valette, Refuge de la Fournache, Refuge du Cuchet, Refuge du Fond d'Aussois, Refuge du Petit Mont Cenis, Refuge des lacs Merlet, Refuge du Roc de la Pêche, Auberge de Bellecombe, Chalet de Chantovent, Refuge de Grand Plan, Refuge de l'Orgère, Refuge de Péclet-Polset, Refuge du Saut, Refuge Lo Tsamou
Hiking: GR 55 La Vanoise, GR 5 Variante Modane Gare, Via Alpina Red R124
With kids: Aquasensations, La Guinguette Du Lac, Ô Spa Vanoise, Parcours Aventure
Food and drink: Brasserie Artisanale d'Oé

When to go to Aussois

The best time to visit Aussois is July to September; also possible: October to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

JanPossible8:55
FebPossible10:10
MarPossible11:37
AprPossible13:17
MayPossible14:41
JunPossible15:26
JulBest time15:07
AugBest time13:55
SepBest time12:18
OctPossible10:41
NovPossible9:16
DecPossible8:34

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. In July, 110 of the 115 places are at their best.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Aussois

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 138 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of France, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Aussois?

The best known: Dent Parrachée, Aiguille de Péclet, Aiguille de Polset, Dôme de Chasseforêt, Dôme de l'Arpont. In all, 115 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Aussois?

July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34.

How do you get to Aussois?

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 138 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Aussois as the destination and these 115 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Things to see in Aussois (France): 115 places and when to go

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