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Gîte d'étape Le Combalou, France: what it is and when to go
Gîte d'étape Le Combalou is a mountain hut in France (Saint-Étienne). Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. 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
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- France
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 75 km as the crow flies
- Beds
- 40
- Coordinates
- 45.22194, 4.45495
What it is and where
Gîte d'étape Le Combalou is a mountain hut in France (Saint-Étienne).
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It is in Saint-Étienne, where this site lists 48 more places to see, 24 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.22194, 4.45495; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 75 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 40
It is one of the Mountains and 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 Gîte d'étape Le Combalou is April to October.
- JanPossible8:55
- FebPossible10:10
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:17
- MayBest time14:40
- JunBest time15:26
- JulBest time15:07
- AugBest time13:54
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:16
- DecPossible8:34
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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | April to October | November to March |
| Hiking | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Gîte d'étape Le Combalou has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Cistercian Abbey of ClavasAbbey located in Haute-Loire, in France1.1 km
- Grand FelletinSummit3.6 km
- Musée du car de VanoscMuseum in France7.6 km
- Château de VocanceCastle8.1 km
- Suc du BarryMountain in France8.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Mountains
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Mont Ventoux: mountain of the Alps in southern France
- Lalouvesc
- Aiguille du Midi
- Monte Viso: the highest mountain of the Cottian Alps, located in Italy
- Dune of Pilat: tallest sand dune in Europe
Every France place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gîte d'étape Le Combalou?
It is a mountain hut in France.
When is the best time to visit Gîte d'étape Le Combalou?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34.
How do you get to Gîte d'étape Le Combalou?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 75 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 Cistercian Abbey of Clavas, Grand Felletin, Musée du car de Vanosc. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Saint-Étienne48 places to see in and around Saint-Étienne, France: Saint-Étienne Cathedral, Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne, Musée d'art moderne. Best time: March to October.
- Mountains4293 places for mountains in France, from Mont Blanc 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.