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Things to see in Isola (France): 51 places and when to go
Isola is a town in France, and this site lists 51 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (33), Nature (31), Hiking (11). The best known are Mercantour National Park, Cima di Corboraut and Isola 2000. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 44.1856, 7.0525
- Places
- 51 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (33) · Nature (31) · Hiking (11) · Snow (4) · History (4) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to June.
- Nearest airport
- NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 60 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Monte Tenibres, at 3,031 m.
What to see in Isola
The places in and around Isola, 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.
- Mercantour National ParkNational park of France2.2 km
- Cima di CorborautMountain in Italy10 km
- Isola 2000Ski resort in the southern French Alps7.6 km
- Testa MalinvernMountain of the Maritime Alps11 km
- Mont MounierNature · Mountains7.3 km
- Monte TenibresNature · Mountains13 km
- Cima della LombardaMountain of the Maritime Alps9.2 km
- Testa del ClausMountain in Italy and France12 km
- Arboretum Marcel KroenleinGarden in France10 km
- Becco Alto d'IschiatorMountain in Italy11 km
- Mont PépoiriMountain in France15 km
- Cime de SistronMountain in France5.9 km
- Pointe GiegnMountain in France14 km
- Refuge de RabuonsMountains · Hiking11 km
- Testa di TablessesSummit15 km
- Caïre du PréfounsMountain in France and Italy14 km
- Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée - Chapelle Saint-ErigeChapel located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France11 km
- Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée - Chapelle Saint-MaurChapel located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France11 km
- Cima di CollalungaSummit5.8 km
- Cime de la BerciaSummit13 km
- Cime de TavelsSummit11 km
- Clocher roman d'IsolaHistory · Architecture231 m
- Église Saint-Arige-et-Saint-Vincent-de-Saragosse de PéoneChurch located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France14 km
- Lauvet d'IlonseMountain in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France14 km
And the other 27, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Mont Férant, Mont Gravières, Mont Pelevo, Mont Riounet, Cima della Rocca Rossa, Rocca Negra, Testa dell'Autaret / Tête de l'Autaret, Mont Rognosa, Testa della Rubina, Tête de Méric, Tête du Garnier, Tête du Sapet, Tête Gerpa
- Mountains: Refuge de Longon, Emilio Questa Hut, Rifugio Regina Elena
- With kids: Aquavallée
- Snow: Auron, Domaine skiable Valberg, Roubion-Les-Buisses
- Hiking: Entraunes - Col de Salèse, GR 52 (France), Via Alpina Blue, Via Alpina Blue, Via Alpina Blue, Via Alpina Red, Via Alpina Red
When to go to Isola
The best time to visit Isola is July to September; also possible: October to June. 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.
- JanPossible9:02
- FebPossible10:14
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:14
- MayPossible14:34
- JunPossible15:18
- JulBest time15:00
- AugBest time13:50
- SepBest time12:17
- OctPossible10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecPossible8:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. In July, 47 of the 51 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 Isola
The nearest main airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes), 60 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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Other towns nearby
- La Foux d'Allos60 places39 km
- Bellino79 places48 km
- La Brigue39 places50 km
- Nice212 places55 km
- La Martre31 places56 km
- Quai de Monléon45 places58 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Isola?
The best known: Mercantour National Park, Cima di Corboraut, Isola 2000, Testa Malinvern, Mont Mounier. In all, 51 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Isola?
July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42.
How do you get to Isola?
The nearest main airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), 60 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Isola as the destination and these 51 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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