Place to visit
Le Grand Ventron, France: what it is and when to go
Le Grand Ventron is a mountain in France (Ventron), at 1,204 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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 in France · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- France
- Elevation
- 1,204 m
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 285 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 47.95944, 6.92533
What it is and where
Le Grand Ventron is a mountain in France (Ventron), at 1,204 m above sea level. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Ventron, where this site lists 119 more places to see, 4.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.95944, 6.92533; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 285 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains 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 Le Grand Ventron is April to October.
- JanPossible8:35
- FebPossible9:59
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:25
- MayBest time14:57
- JunBest time15:48
- JulBest time15:27
- AugBest time14:06
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible8:59
- DecPossible8:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Mountains | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Le Grand Ventron has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Refuge du grand VentronMountains · Hiking284 m
- Réserve naturelle nationale du massif du VentronProtected area in France376 m
- Petit VentronSummit919 m
- Tête du Chat SauvageMountain in France1.5 km
- Abri des Blancs MurgersHiking2.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Nature
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Chartres Cathedral: medieval Catholic cathedral in Chartres, France
- Lascaux: cave in southwestern France famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings
- Chauvet Cave: cave in France
- Champ de Mars: large public green space in Paris, France
- Jardin du Luxembourg: urban park in Paris, France
Every France place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Le Grand Ventron?
It is a mountain in France. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Le Grand Ventron?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11.
How do you get to Le Grand Ventron?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 285 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 Refuge du grand Ventron, Réserve naturelle nationale du massif du Ventron, Petit Ventron. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Ventron119 places to see in and around Ventron, France: Ballon d'Alsace, Storkenkopf, Rainkopf. Best time: April to October.
- Nature5451 places for nature in France, from Mont Blanc 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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