Place to visit
Jas de la Couanche, France: what it is and when to go
Jas de la Couanche is a mountain hut in France (Le Barroux), at 1,142 m above sea level. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. 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 · Hiking
- Where
- France
- Elevation
- 1,142 m
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 79 km as the crow flies
- Beds
- 4
- Coordinates
- 44.14707, 5.26908
What it is and where
Jas de la Couanche is a mountain hut in France (Le Barroux), at 1,142 m above sea level.
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It is in Le Barroux, where this site lists 39 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.14707, 5.26908; the nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 79 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 4
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 Jas de la Couanche is April to October.
- JanPossible9:02
- FebPossible10:14
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:34
- JunBest time15:18
- JulBest time15:00
- AugBest time13:50
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:23
- DecPossible8:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. 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
- Mont VentouxMountain of the Alps in southern France3.1 km
- Mont SereinMountain in France4.3 km
- Le ContratMountains · Hiking4.3 km
- Réserve biologique intégrale du Mont VentouxProtected area5.3 km
- Jas ForestHiking7.6 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 Jas de la Couanche?
It is a mountain hut in France.
When is the best time to visit Jas de la Couanche?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42.
How do you get to Jas de la Couanche?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 79 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 Mont Ventoux, Mont Serein, Le Contrat. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Le Barroux39 places to see in and around Le Barroux, France: Mont Ventoux, Le Barroux Abbey, Carpentras Cathedral. Best time: March 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.
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