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Things to see in Olliergues (France): 15 places and when to go
Olliergues is a town in France, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Mountains (5), Nature (4). The best known are Pierre-sur-Haute, Montagne de Monthiallier and Château de Vollore. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 45.6717, 3.6414
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Mountains (5) · Nature (4) · Hiking (3) · Architecture (2) · Snow (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 113 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pierre-sur-Haute, at 1,634 m.
What to see in Olliergues
The places in and around Olliergues, 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.
- Pierre-sur-HauteMountain in France13 km
- Montagne de MonthiallierMountain in France14 km
- Château de VolloreCastle in Puy-de-Dôme, France13 km
- Dolmen de BoisseyreArchaeological site15 km
- Dolmen de Pierre CuberteArchaeological site10 km
- Grun de ChignoreMountain in France14 km
- Grippel's TowerTower4.5 km
- Chalet Auberge du Col de la LogeMountains · Hiking13 km
- ChalmazelSki resort13 km
- Château de ChantelauzeHistory5 m
- Château des MélèzesHistory10 km
- Gite-auberge du Col du BéalMountains · Hiking11 km
- Grun de GoileVolcano15 km
- Pont Romain d'OllierguesBridge in France546 m
- Tour de Pays en Livradois-ForezHiking8.6 km
When to go to Olliergues
The best time to visit Olliergues is March to October; also possible: November to February. 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.
- JanPossible8:52
- FebPossible10:08
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:18
- MayBest time14:43
- JunBest time15:29
- JulBest time15:10
- AugBest time13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:14
- DecPossible8:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. In April, 14 of the 15 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 Olliergues
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 113 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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Other towns nearby
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- Saint-André-de-Chalencon10 places51 km
- Roanne33 places52 km
- Bussières10 places52 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Olliergues?
The best known: Pierre-sur-Haute, Montagne de Monthiallier, Château de Vollore, Dolmen de Boisseyre, Dolmen de Pierre Cuberte. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Olliergues?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30.
How do you get to Olliergues?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 113 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Olliergues as the destination and these 15 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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