Place to visit
Pic de Fontfrède, France: what it is and when to go
Pic de Fontfrède is a summit in France (Céret), at 1,093 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. It has articles in 3 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
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- France
- Elevation
- 1,093 m
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 229 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.44721, 2.75581
What it is and where
Pic de Fontfrède is a summit in France (Céret), at 1,093 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Céret, where this site lists 68 more places to see, 5.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.44721, 2.75581; the nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 229 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
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 Fontfrède is April to October.
- JanPossible9:13
- FebPossible10:20
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:25
- JunBest time15:06
- JulBest time14:49
- AugBest time13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:32
- DecPossible8:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. 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: Pic de Fontfrède 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
- Pic de les SalinesSummit2.4 km
- HRP Étape 39Hiking2.6 km
- El Camí IT1TR2 El Camí Capçaler: de Salzes a BalaguerHiking2.6 km
- Roc del PouSummit2.7 km
- Cova de les SalinesCave2.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Nature
- Mont Blanc: Summit
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame
- Lascaux Cave: Archaeological site
- Grotte Chauvet
- Campo de Marte
- Luxembourg Garden
Every France place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pic de Fontfrède?
It is a summit in France. It has articles in 3 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 Fontfrède?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.
How do you get to Pic de Fontfrède?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 229 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 Pic de les Salines, HRP Étape 39, El Camí IT1TR2 El Camí Capçaler: de Salzes a Balaguer. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Céret68 places to see in and around Céret, France: Roc de Frausa, Redoute de Panissars, Abbaye Sainte-Marie. 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).
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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