Place to visit
Pic de Bure, France: what it is and when to go
Pic de Bure is a mountain of the Alps in France (Le Dévoluy), at 2,709 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. It has articles in 10 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 of the Alps in France · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- France
- Elevation
- 2,709 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 139 km as the crow flies
- Prominence
- 1268 m
- Coordinates
- 44.62666, 5.93508
What it is and where
Pic de Bure is a mountain of the Alps in France (Le Dévoluy), at 2,709 m above sea level. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Le Dévoluy, where this site lists 31 more places to see, 9.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.62666, 5.93508; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 139 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Prominence
- 1268 m
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 Pic de Bure is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,709 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:59
- FebBetter not10:12
- MarBetter not11:38
- AprBetter not13:15
- MayBetter not14:37
- JunPossible15:21
- JulBest time15:03
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:43
- NovBetter not9:20
- DecBetter not8:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. 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 | July to September | June and October |
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Pic de Bure 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
- Dent d'AurouzeSubpeak of Pic de Bure in the Alps in France683 m
- Tour du DévoluyHiking route in France1.6 km
- Institut de radioastronomie millimétriqueInternational research organisation2.3 km
- Tête des Pras ArnaudSummit3.0 km
- Tête de la ClappeMountain of the Alps in France3.2 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 Pic de Bure?
It is a mountain of the Alps in France. It has articles in 10 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 Pic de Bure?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,709 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38.
How do you get to Pic de Bure?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 139 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 Dent d'Aurouze, Tour du Dévoluy, Institut de radioastronomie millimétrique. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Le Dévoluy31 places to see in and around Le Dévoluy, France: Grande Tête de l'Obiou, Pic de Bure, Rocher Rond. Best time: July to September.
- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Pic de Bure on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.