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Things to see in La Foux d'Allos (France): 60 places and when to go
La Foux d'Allos is a town in France, and this site lists 60 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (44), Nature (28), Hiking (21). The best known are Mont Pelat, Tête de l'Estrop and Mount Cimet. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to March and June. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 44.2978, 6.5958
- Places
- 60 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (44) · Nature (28) · Hiking (21) · History (5) · Snow (5) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to March and June.
- Nearest airport
- NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 87 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mont Pelat, at 3,051 m.
What to see in La Foux d'Allos
The places in and around La Foux d'Allos, 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.
- Mont PelatMountain of the Maritime Alps in France9.5 km
- Tête de l'EstropMountain of the Provence Alps in France7.4 km
- Mount CimetMountain in France8.7 km
- Trois-ÉvêchésMountain in France5.0 km
- Grande SéolaneMountain of the Provence Alps in France5.9 km
- Villa CostebelleVilla in Barcelonnette, France11 km
- Le Chapeau du GendarmeMountain in France7.0 km
- Chapelle Saint-Sébastien d'AllosChapel located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France6.8 km
- Église Notre-Dame-de-ValvertChurch located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France7.1 km
- Le Grand Cheval de BoisMountain of the Maritime Alps in France3.1 km
- Pont Saint-RochBridge in France13 km
- Villa BleueHistoric mansion in Barcelonnette11 km
- Brec PremierSummit8.5 km
- Cime de l'EschillonSummit13 km
- Glacier de la BlancheGlacier7.9 km
- L'AiguilletteSummit in France12 km
- Tête NoireSummit5.3 km
- Le ChevalierMountain in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France13 km
- Le Petit Cheval de BoisSubpeak of Le Grand Cheval de Bois in the Maritime Alps in France2.2 km
- Petite SéolaneMountain in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France8.5 km
- Sommet du CaducSummit8.7 km
- Tête de l'EncombretteSummit14 km
- Tête de la SestrièreRidge prominence of Grande Séolane in the Provence Alps in France4.9 km
- Tête de MonierSummit10 km
And the other 36, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Tête Dure, Grande Séolane Southern Summit, Le Signal, Le Trou de l'Aigle, Laverq, Barre Noire, Sommet des Garrets, Tête de Vescal, Tête du Vallonnet
- Hiking: Abri des Eaux Chaudes, Cabane du pêcheur, GR 56 (France)
- Mountains: Cabana de Gimette, Cabane de berger - est de Cheiroueche, Cabane de Chabaud, Cabane de la Petite Saume, Cabane de Pra Joli, Cabane du Plan de gautier, Cabane Pastorale de l'Encombrette, Cabane pastorale de Rougnouse Haute, Ex-Maison forestière de Plan-Bas, Gîte Refuge du Laverq, Maison Forestière de Champérous, Refuge de l'Estrop, Refuge de la Cantonnière, Refuge de la Cayolle, Refuge de la Pare, Refuge du Col d'Allos, Refuge du Lac d'Allos, Refuge-Hôtel de Bayasse
- Snow: Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière, Le Sauze 1400 / Le Super-Sauze 1700, Le Seignus, Pra-Loup 1600, Val d'Allos - La Foux
- Food and drink: Grand Rubren
When to go to La Foux d'Allos
The best time to visit La Foux d'Allos is July to September; also possible: October to March and 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.
- JanPossible9:01
- FebPossible10:13
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBetter not13:14
- MayBetter not14:35
- JunPossible15:19
- JulBest time15:01
- AugBest time13:51
- SepBest time12:17
- OctPossible10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecPossible8:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. In July, 55 of the 60 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 La Foux d'Allos
The nearest main airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes), 87 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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And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in La Foux d'Allos?
The best known: Mont Pelat, Tête de l'Estrop, Mount Cimet, Trois-Évêchés, Grande Séolane. In all, 60 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit La Foux d'Allos?
July to September; also possible: October to March and June. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41.
How do you get to La Foux d'Allos?
The nearest main airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), 87 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with La Foux d'Allos as the destination and these 60 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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