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Things to see in La Grave (France): 147 places and when to go

La Grave is a town in France, and this site lists 147 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (121), Nature (112), Hiking (29). The best known are Alpe d'Huez, Meije and Les Deux Alpes. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: June and October. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
France · 45.0867, 6.26
Places
147 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Mountains (121) · Nature (112) · Hiking (29) · Snow (4) · History (2) · Food and drink (1)
Best time
July to September.
Also possible
June and October.
Nearest airport
LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 116 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Meije, at 3,982 m.

What to see in La Grave

The places in and around La Grave, 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.

And the other 123, by what you come to do:

When to go to La Grave

The best time to visit La Grave is July to September; also possible: June and October. 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.

  1. JanBetter not8:56
  2. FebBetter not10:10
  3. MarBetter not11:37
  4. AprBetter not13:17
  5. MayBetter not14:40
  6. JunPossible15:25
  7. JulBest time15:06
  8. AugBest time13:54
  9. SepBest time12:18
  10. OctPossible10:42
  11. NovBetter not9:17
  12. DecBetter not8:35

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. In July, 143 of the 147 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 Grave

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 116 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.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of France, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in La Grave?

The best known: Alpe d'Huez, Meije, Les Deux Alpes, Aiguille du Plat de la Selle, Grande Ruine. In all, 147 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit La Grave?

July to September; also possible: June and October. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35.

How do you get to La Grave?

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 116 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with La Grave as the destination and these 147 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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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.