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Things to see in Orcières (France): 52 places and when to go
Orcières is a town in France, and this site lists 52 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (40), Nature (36), Hiking (9). The best known are Grande Autane, Vieux Chaillol and Sirac. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to March and June. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 44.6854, 6.319
- Places
- 52 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (40) · Nature (36) · Hiking (9) · Snow (5) · Wildlife (2) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to March and June.
- Nearest airport
- NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 135 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sirac, at 3,441 m.
What to see in Orcières
The places in and around Orcières, 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 AutaneNature · Mountains4.8 km
- Vieux ChaillolMountain in the French Alps12 km
- SiracMountain in France12 km
- Grand PinierMountain in France7.7 km
- Tête de VautisseMountain in France13 km
- Aup GlacierGlacier12 km
- Aiguilles de ChabrièresMountain in the Écrins Massif12 km
- Le PiolitMountain in the Alps10 km
- Petite AutaneMountain in France7.6 km
- Pic de RochelaireSummit12 km
- Pointe de RougnouxMountain in France8.7 km
- Refuge de ChabournéouMountains · Hiking14 km
- Refuge de VallonpierreMountains · Hiking13 km
- Aiguille de MorgesSummit14 km
- Glacier du SiracGlacier12 km
- La PousterleSummit9.8 km
- Le DrouvetMountain in France4.0 km
- Le PalastreMountain in France8.8 km
- Les PariasSummit9.6 km
- Mont GuillaumeSummit15 km
- Mourre-FroidSummit8.3 km
- Petit PinierMountain in France7.2 km
- Pic du TourondMountain in France11 km
- Pic QueyrelMountain in France14 km
And the other 28, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Pointe de Chabournéou, Pointe de Chanteloube, Pointe de Fleurendon, Pointe de Serre, Pointe des Estaris, Pointe du Lingustier, Pointe du Queyre, Réserve naturelle nationale du cirque du grand lac des Estaris, L'Aiglière, l'Aiguille, l'Arche, Pointe Nord de la Venasque, Pointe Sud de la Venasque, Têtes de Mal Cros
- Snow: Ancelle, Chaillol, Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes, Orcières Merlette, Réallon
- Food and drink: Brasserie d'Ancelle
- Mountains: Gîte Auberge des Charançons, Gîte des 3 Cols, Gîte-refuge de l'École, Refuge du Pré La Chaumette, Refuge du Tourond
- With kids: Parc animalier du Creuset
- Hiking: Tour du Chaillol, Tour du Chaillol (Variante par le Refuge du Tourond)
When to go to Orcières
The best time to visit Orcières is July to September; also possible: October to March and June. 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.
- JanPossible8:59
- FebPossible10:12
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBetter not13:15
- MayBetter not14:37
- JunPossible15:22
- JulBest time15:04
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:43
- NovPossible9:19
- DecPossible8:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. In July, 47 of the 52 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 Orcières
The nearest main airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes), 135 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 Orcières?
The best known: Grande Autane, Vieux Chaillol, Sirac, Grand Pinier, Tête de Vautisse. In all, 52 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Orcières?
July to September; also possible: October to March and June. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38.
How do you get to Orcières?
The nearest main airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), 135 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Orcières as the destination and these 52 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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