Place to visit
Refuge d'Ayous, France: what it is and when to go
Refuge d'Ayous is a mountain hut in France, at 1,980 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 08 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
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- France
- Elevation
- 1,980 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 221 km as the crow flies
- Website
- refuge-ayous.com
- Beds
- 47
- Booking
- Recommended
- Coordinates
- 42.84841, -0.4912
What it is and where
Refuge d'Ayous is a mountain hut in France, at 1,980 m above sea level.
Its coordinates are 42.84841, -0.4912; the nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 221 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 47
- Booking
- Recommended
It is one of the Mountains and Hiking 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 Refuge d'Ayous is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 1,980 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:11
- FebBetter not10:19
- MarBetter not11:39
- AprBetter not13:11
- MayBetter not14:27
- JunPossible15:08
- JulBest time14:52
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctPossible10:48
- NovBetter not9:30
- DecBetter not8:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 08 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
| Hiking | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Refuge d'Ayous 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
- Cabane de Cap de PountMountains · Hiking2.0 km
- Cabane du col long d'Ayous d'en basMountains · Hiking2.0 km
- Refuge du LarryMountains · Hiking2.2 km
- HRP Variante 11.1Hiking3.1 km
- Haute Randonnée PyrénéenneUnofficial long-distance hiking trail crossing the Pyrenees3.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Mountains
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Mont Ventoux: mountain of the Alps in southern France
- Lalouvesc
- Aiguille du Midi
- Monte Viso: the highest mountain of the Cottian Alps, located in Italy
- Dune of Pilat: tallest sand dune in Europe
Every France place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Refuge d'Ayous?
It is a mountain hut in France.
When is the best time to visit Refuge d'Ayous?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,980 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51.
How do you get to Refuge d'Ayous?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 221 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 Cabane de Cap de Pount, Cabane du col long d'Ayous d'en bas, Refuge du Larry. The rest is in the France guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.