Place to visit
Colline des Bains, France: what it is and when to go
Colline des Bains is a ski resort in France (Grenoble). Interests: Snow. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. 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
- Ski resort · Snow
- Where
- France
- You can go
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 82 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Mairie de Villard de Lans
- Coordinates
- 45.06558, 5.55161
What it is and where
Colline des Bains is a ski resort in France (Grenoble).
Pistes de ski et de luge en hiver VTT en été
It is in Grenoble, where this site lists 129 more places to see, 18 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.06558, 5.55161; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 82 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Mairie de Villard de Lans
It is one of the Snow places in France. 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
Months when you can visit Colline des Bains: November to March.
- JanPossible8:56
- FebPossible10:10
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBetter not13:17
- MayBetter not14:39
- JunBetter not15:25
- JulBetter not15:06
- AugBetter not13:54
- SepBetter not12:18
- OctBetter not10:42
- NovPossible9:17
- DecPossible8:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. 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.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
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
- Ludi ParcWith kids871 m
- Mont de MeillarotSummit3.1 km
- Roc CornafionMountain in France3.9 km
- Rochers de l'OursMountain in France4.3 km
- Villard de Lans - CorrençonSki resort4.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Snow
- Montmin: former commune in Haute-Savoie, France
- Alpe d'Huez: ski resort in France
- Grand Ballon: highest mountain of the Vosges Mountains in France
- Les Deux Alpes: ski resort
- Luz Ardiden: ski resort in France
- Les Arcs: ski resort in Savoie, France
Every France place under Snow, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Colline des Bains?
It is a ski resort in France.
When is the best time to visit Colline des Bains?
November to March. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35.
How do you get to Colline des Bains?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 82 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France 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 Ludi Parc, Mont de Meillarot, Roc Cornafion. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Grenoble129 places to see in and around Grenoble, France: Museum of Grenoble, Chamechaude, Musée de la Révolution française. Best time: April to October.
- Snow219 places for snow in France, from Montmin to spots hardly anyone knows. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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