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Pic de la Table, France: what it is and when to go
Pic de la Table is a summit (Table des Trois Rois) in France (Sainte-Engrâce), at 2,421 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 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. 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
- Local name
- Table des Trois Rois
- Where
- France
- Elevation
- 2,421 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 213 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.91823, -0.7234
What it is and where
Pic de la Table is a summit (Table des Trois Rois) in France (Sainte-Engrâce), at 2,421 m above sea level.
It is in Sainte-Engrâce, where this site lists 49 more places to see, 9.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.91823, -0.7234; the nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 213 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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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 la Table is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,421 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:10
- FebBetter not10:19
- MarBetter not11:39
- AprBetter not13:11
- MayBetter not14:27
- JunPossible15:09
- JulBest time14:52
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctPossible10:48
- NovBetter not9:29
- DecBetter not8:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. 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 la Table 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
- Mesa de los Tres ReyesMountain on the border between Spain and France357 m
- Variante 8.3Hiking572 m
- BudogiaMountain of the Basque Country955 m
- Cabane de PédainMountains · Hiking1.2 km
- GRT 13: Enlace de GRs 10, 11 y 12Hiking1.8 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 la Table?
It is a summit (Table des Trois Rois in the local language) in France.
When is the best time to visit Pic de la Table?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,421 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51.
How do you get to Pic de la Table?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 213 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 Mesa de los Tres Reyes, Variante 8.3, Budogia. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Sainte-Engrâce49 places to see in and around Sainte-Engrâce, France: Mesa de los Tres Reyes, Pic d'Anie, La Verna Cave. 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).
- 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. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.