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Things to see in LE TOUVET (France): 72 places and when to go
LE TOUVET is a town in France, and this site lists 72 places in and around it, mainly Nature (38), Mountains (32), Hiking (14). The best known are Grande Chartreuse, Dent de Crolles and Grand Som. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 45.3635, 5.9465
- Places
- 72 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (38) · Mountains (32) · Hiking (14) · Snow (10) · Food and drink (6) · Wildlife (5)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 78 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Dent de Crolles, at 2,062 m.
What to see in LE TOUVET
The places in and around LE TOUVET, 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.
- Grande ChartreuseMonastery12 km
- Dent de CrollesNature · Mountains9.4 km
- Grand SomMountain in France11 km
- Mont GranierNature · Mountains11 km
- Charmant SomMountain in France15 km
- Sommet du PinetMountain in France8.4 km
- Mont OutheranMountain in France14 km
- Mont JoignyMountain in the Chartreuse Mountains in Savoie, France15 km
- Château BayardFrench castle, Pontcharra, Isère8.7 km
- La CochetteMountain in France13 km
- Dôme de BellefontMountain in France5.6 km
- Les Sept LauxGroup of winter sports resorts located in the Alps13 km
- Roche VeyrandMountain in France11 km
- Tour PercéeNatural arch in France3.4 km
- Bec CharvetMountain in France12 km
- Château du Touvet13th century French castle1 m
- Dent de l'OursMountain in France10 km
- Grand RocherMountain in France10 km
- Roc d'ArguilleMountain in France10.0 km
- Abbaye des Ayes (Crolles, France)Abbey located in Isère, in France11 km
- Brame-FarineNature · Mountains7.8 km
- Crêt du PouletMountain in France9.6 km
- Crêt LuisardMountain in France9.9 km
- La SciaMountain in France7.7 km
And the other 48, by what you come to do:
- Snow: Le Collet d'Allevard, Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet, Stade des Neiges du Barioz, Col de Marcieu, Domaine de Beldina, Le Granier, Les Egaux - St Hugues, Les Entremonts, Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
- Nature: Le Grand Manti, Réserve naturelle nationale des Hauts de Chartreuse, Bec de la Scia, Mont Mayen, Piton de Bellefont, Pravouta, Réserve biologique dirigée de Malissard, Réserve biologique intégrale de l'Aulp du Seuil, Réserve biologique intégrale de Malissard, Sommet de Barley, Arche double de Rocheplane, Arche Étroite, Arche Miracle, Arche Mystère, Délaissé de Sainte-Marie-d'Alloix, Dravie fountain, Grotte de la Passerelle, Pointe de la Bornée, Trou Tempiette
- Museums and art: Musée Arcabas en Chartreuse
- Mountains: 1er Chalet de Tigneux, Cabane de l'Alpette, Cabane du Berger, Chalet de la Fouetterie, Chalet Hippolyte Chassande-Baroz, Habert de Pravouta, Premier Chalet de la Petite Valloire
- Food and drink: Brasserie de la Dent de Crolles, Brasserie Grésiv'Ale, Domaine Cartier, Domaine Giachino, Micro-brasserie Noisigotte, Saveurs du Charmant Som
- Hiking: La Haute Traversée de Belledonne - Etape 4, La Haute Traversée de Belledonne - Etape 5, La Haute Traversée de Belledonne - Etape 6, Tour de Chartreuse, Tour des Petites Roches, Traversée de la Chartreuse
When to go to LE TOUVET
The best time to visit LE TOUVET 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.
- JanPossible8:54
- FebPossible10:09
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:17
- MayBest time14:41
- JunBest time15:27
- JulBest time15:08
- AugBest time13:55
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:41
- NovPossible9:15
- DecPossible8:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33. In July, 62 of the 72 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 LE TOUVET
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 78 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 LE TOUVET?
The best known: Grande Chartreuse, Dent de Crolles, Grand Som, Mont Granier, Charmant Som. In all, 72 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit LE TOUVET?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 33.
How do you get to LE TOUVET?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 78 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with LE TOUVET as the destination and these 72 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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