# Things to see in La Motte-d'Aveillans (France): 39 places and when to go

> La Motte-d'Aveillans is a town in France, and this site lists 39 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (24), Nature (23), Hiking (6). The best known are Le Tabor, Sénépy and Pierre Percée. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-motte-d-aveillans/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** France · 44.9607, 5.7424
- **Places:** 39 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montana/) (24) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/naturaleza/) (23) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/senderismo/) (6) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/gastronomia/) (3) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/museos/) (2) · [Snow](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/nieve/) (2)
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 99 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Pointe de Larmet, at 2,780 m.

## What to see in La Motte-d'Aveillans

The places in and around La Motte-d'Aveillans, 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.

- [Le Tabor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-tabor/): Mountain in France · 9.1 km
- [Sénépy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-senepy/): Mountain in France · 6.1 km
- [Pierre Percée](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pierre-percee/): Natural arch in the Isère département · 1.4 km
- [Connex](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/fau-cuchet/): Mountain in France · 9.5 km
- [Le Grand Serre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-grand-serre/): Mountain in France · 8.3 km
- [Musée Matheysin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/musee-matheysin/): Museum in France · 7.1 km
- [Viaduc de Monestier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/viaduc-de-monestier/): Bridge · 8.8 km
- [château de Bardonenche](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-bardonenche/): Castle in Isère, France · 9.5 km
- [Grand Fayes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/grand-fays/): Summit · 15 km
- [l'Oreille du Loup](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/l-oreille-du-loup/): Summit · 9.4 km
- [Sommet de la Chinarde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-chinarde/): Summit · 10 km
- [La Mine image](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-mine-image/): Museum in France · 6 m
- [La Peyrouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-peyrouse/): Main peak of Montagne du Conest in the Alps in France · 3.7 km
- [Coiro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-coiro/): Nature · Mountains · 14 km
- [Le Grand Brion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-grand-brion/): Summit · 8.7 km
- [Rocher du Gerbier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-gerbier/): Summit · 14 km
- [Montagne de la Pale](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montagne-de-la-pale/): Mountain in France · 13 km
- [Montagne de Roussillon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montagne-de-roussillon/): Summit · 12 km
- [Pointe de Larmet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-de-l-armet/): Summit · 15 km
- [réserve naturelle régionale des Isles du Drac](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-naturelle-des-isles-du-drac/): Nature reserve in Isère · 12 km
- [Rocher de Baconnet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/rocher-du-baconnet/): Summit · 14 km
- [Rocher du Grand Glacier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/rocher-du-grand-glacier/): Summit · 15 km
- [Serre Vulson](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/serre-vulson/): Summit · 14 km
- [Baraque des Clôs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/baraque-des-clos/): Hiking · 13 km

And the other 15, by what you come to do:

- **Nature**: [Beauregard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/beauregard/), [Le Pérollier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-perollier/), [Le Pieu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-pieu/), [Piquet de Nantes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/piquet-de-nantes/)
- **Mountains**: [Cabane de Brouffier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cabane-de-brouffier/), [Cabane ONF du Rif Bruyant](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cabane-onf-du-rif-bruyant/), [Refuge le Rivobruenti](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/refuge-le-rivobruenti/)
- **Hiking**: [Cabane de Côte-Belle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cabane-de-cote-belle/), [Cabane de Lou Pi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cabane-de-lou-pi/)
- **Food and drink**: [DHG : Domaine des Hautes Glaces](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/dhg-domaine-des-hautes-glaces/), [Domaine des Hautes Glaces](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/domaine-des-hautes-glaces/), [La Matheysine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-matheysine/)
- **Snow**: [L'Alpe du Grand Serre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/l-alpe-du-grand-serre/), [Les Signaraux](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/les-signaraux/)
- **Beaches**: [Plage de Laffrey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/plage-de-laffrey/)

## When to go to La Motte-d'Aveillans

The best time to visit La Motte-d'Aveillans is **April to October**; also possible: November to March. 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 57 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 11 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 37 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 16 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 39 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 24 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 05 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 53 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 42 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 18 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 36 |

In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. In July, 37 of the 39 places are at their best.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to La Motte-d'Aveillans

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 99 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=44.9607%2C5.7424)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.9607%2C5.7424)

## Other towns nearby

- [Grenoble](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/grenoble/): 129 places · 25 km
- [Avenue des Sources](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/avenue-des-sources/): 43 places · 26 km
- [Le Dévoluy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-devoluy/): 31 places · 32 km
- [Avenue de la Clairette](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/avenue-de-la-clairette/): 35 places · 38 km
- [Chatte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chatte/): 18 places · 41 km
- [La Grave](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-grave/): 147 places · 43 km

And all of France, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in La Motte-d'Aveillans?

The best known: [Le Tabor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-tabor/), [Sénépy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-senepy/), [Pierre Percée](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pierre-percee/), [Connex](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/fau-cuchet/), [Le Grand Serre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-grand-serre/). In all, 39 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit La Motte-d'Aveillans?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36.

### How do you get to La Motte-d'Aveillans?

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 99 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.9607%2C5.7424) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with La Motte-d'Aveillans as the destination and these 39 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).