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De Vaunières au Col des Praux, France: what it is and when to go
De Vaunières au Col des Praux is a hiking trail in France (Veynes). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. 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
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Where
- France
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 129 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- National
- From
- Vaunières
- To
- Le Col des Praux
- Run by
- FFRP
- Coordinates
- 44.54161, 5.71866
What it is and where
De Vaunières au Col des Praux is a hiking trail in France (Veynes).
It is in Veynes, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 8.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.54161, 5.71866; the nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 129 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)
- Trail network
- National
- From
- Vaunières
- To
- Le Col des Praux
- Run by
- FFRP
It is one of the Hiking 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
The best time to visit De Vaunières au Col des Praux is April to October.
- JanPossible9:00
- FebPossible10:13
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:15
- MayBest time14:36
- JunBest time15:21
- JulBest time15:03
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:20
- DecPossible8:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. 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
- Montagne d'AureilleSummit6.2 km
- BanneSummit7.9 km
- Cadran solaire du col de CabreHistory7.9 km
- Écomusée du cheminot VeynoisMuseum in France8.4 km
- Montagne DurbonasMountain in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France8.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- French Way: pilgrims' way, part of Santiago Way
- GR 20: long distance hiking route in France
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- Tour du Mont Blanc: long distance hiking route in France, Italy and Switzerland
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
Every France place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is De Vaunières au Col des Praux?
It is a hiking trail in France.
When is the best time to visit De Vaunières au Col des Praux?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39.
How do you get to De Vaunières au Col des Praux?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 129 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 Montagne d'Aureille, Banne, Cadran solaire du col de Cabre. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Veynes10 places to see in and around Veynes, France: Abbaye de Clausonne, Rocher d'Arambre, Écomusée du cheminot Veynois. Best time: April to October.
- Hiking2976 places for hiking in France, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.