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Forte Roncia, France: what it is and when to go
Forte Roncia is a castle in France (Venaus), at 2,294 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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
- Castle · History
- Where
- France
- Elevation
- 2,294 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 155 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 45.24417, 6.9561
What it is and where
Forte Roncia is a castle in France (Venaus), at 2,294 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Venaus, where this site lists 56 more places to see, 8.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.24417, 6.9561; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 155 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History 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 Forte Roncia is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,294 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:55
- FebBetter not10:10
- MarBetter not11:37
- AprBetter not13:17
- MayBetter not14:40
- JunPossible15:26
- JulBest time15:07
- AugBest time13:55
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:41
- NovBetter not9:16
- DecBetter not8:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. 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
- Le ToëtMountains · Hiking1.2 km
- Sommet de la NundaSummit2.2 km
- Signal du Grand Mont CenisSummit in the French Alps2.3 km
- Via Alpina BlueAbandoned hiking route2.4 km
- Forte VariselloCastle2.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: History
- Eiffel Tower: tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- Besançon
- Musée d'Orsay: art museum in Paris, France
- Notre-Dame de Paris: cathedral in Paris
- Château de Montsoreau: castle in the Loire valley France and location of château de montsoreau-museum of contemporary art
- Vichy
Every France place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Forte Roncia?
It is a castle in France. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Forte Roncia?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,294 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34.
How do you get to Forte Roncia?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 155 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 Le Toët, Sommet de la Nunda, Signal du Grand Mont Cenis. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Venaus56 places to see in and around Venaus, France: Pointe de Charbonnel, Pointe de Ronce, Punta Sommeiller. Best time: July to September.
- History5933 places for history in France, from Eiffel Tower to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March 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, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Forte Roncia on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.