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Things to see in Avenue des Sources (France): 43 places and when to go
Avenue des Sources is a town in France, and this site lists 43 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (24), Nature (22), Hiking (13). The best known are Grand Veymont, La Grande Moucherolle and Rocher de la Balme. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 44.9713, 5.4132
- Places
- 43 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (24) · Nature (22) · Hiking (13) · Snow (5) · Food and drink (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 88 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Grand Veymont, at 2,341 m.
What to see in Avenue des Sources
The places in and around Avenue des Sources, 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.
- Grand VeymontMountain in France14 km
- La Grande MoucherolleMountain in France12 km
- Rocher de la BalmeMountain in France10.0 km
- Bournillon CaveNatural cave in France9.3 km
- Draye Blanche caveShow cave in France4.2 km
- Grotte de la LuireCave in France9.0 km
- Crête de ChalimontSummit in France12 km
- Porte du DiableNatural arch in Saint-Julien-en-Vercors, France10 km
- Grotte de la CheminéeCave8.2 km
- Grande Sœur AgatheSummit13 km
- La Petite MoucherolleMountain in France12 km
- Petite Sœur SophieSummit in France14 km
- La SambueSummit8.0 km
- Montagne d'AmbelMountain in France14 km
- Roche RousseSummit11 km
- Scialet de MalaterreCave10 km
- Serre de PlumeMountain in France5.8 km
- Tête des ChaudièresSummit10 km
- Abri de la Jasse du PlayMountains · Hiking9.7 km
- Au Bout du MondeMountains · Hiking11 km
- Auberge de RoybonMountains · Hiking6.6 km
- Baraque de CrobacheHiking5.8 km
- Brasserie du SlalomBrewery3 m
- Cabane à mon LouisHiking13 km
And the other 19, by what you come to do:
- Mountains: Cabane de Carrette, Cabane du Chemin de la Pia, Cabane du Grand Pôt, Cabane forestière de Pré Grandu, Refuge de la Combe de Fer, Refuge de Tiolache du milieu, Refuge de Tubanet
- Food and drink: Distillerie du Vercors
- Snow: Espace Nordique du Haut vercors, Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier, Gresse en Vercors, Porte d'Herbouilly, Villard de Lans - Corrençon
- Stargazing: Observatoire Astrièves
- Nature: Val Sainte Marie, Vercors, Rochers de Combeauvieux, Serre de Montue
- Hiking: Tour du Vercors à pied
When to go to Avenue des Sources
The best time to visit Avenue des Sources is April to October; also possible: November to March. 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.
- JanPossible8:57
- FebPossible10:11
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:39
- JunBest time15:24
- JulBest time15:05
- AugBest time13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:18
- DecPossible8:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. In July, 37 of the 43 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 Avenue des Sources
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 88 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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And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Avenue des Sources?
The best known: Grand Veymont, La Grande Moucherolle, Rocher de la Balme, Bournillon Cave, Draye Blanche cave. In all, 43 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Avenue des Sources?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36.
How do you get to Avenue des Sources?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 88 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Avenue des Sources as the destination and these 43 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.
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