Place to visit
Refuge de la Forge, France: what it is and when to go
Refuge de la Forge is a mountain hut in France (Goumois). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17. 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 · Hiking
- Where
- France · Route de la Forge, 25470, Goumois
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 223 km as the crow flies
- Website
- goumois.org
- Beds
- 10
- Run by
- Commune de Goumois
- Coordinates
- 47.27092, 6.95002
What it is and where
Refuge de la Forge is a mountain hut in France (Goumois).
- Une salle au rez-de-chaussée avec une table, des chaises et un micro-ondes, sanitaires à l'accueil du camping à 25 mètres.
It is in Goumois, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 3 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.27092, 6.95002; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 223 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)
- Beds
- 10
- Run by
- Commune de Goumois
It is one of the 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 de la Forge is April to October.
- JanPossible8:41
- FebPossible10:02
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:23
- MayBest time14:53
- JunBest time15:42
- JulBest time15:22
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:03
- DecPossible8:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17. 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.
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
- Au fil du Doubs - Etappe 3Hiking2.7 km
- Trans Swiss TrailHiking5.0 km
- Au fil du Doubs - Etappe 2Hiking8.3 km
- Doubs Nature ParkProtected area9.1 km
- Cabane de FromontHiking9.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago
- Camino Francés - 01 San Juan Pie de Puerto a Logroño
- GR 20
- Ruta europea caminar E3
- Tour du Mont Blanc - Itinéraire principal
- European long distance path E9
Every France place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Refuge de la Forge?
It is a mountain hut in France.
When is the best time to visit Refuge de la Forge?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17.
How do you get to Refuge de la Forge?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 223 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 Au fil du Doubs - Etappe 3, Trans Swiss Trail, Au fil du Doubs - Etappe 2. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Goumois13 places to see in and around Goumois, France: Fort du Lomont, Château de Montalembert, Doubs Nature Park. Best time: April to October.
- Hiking2976 places for hiking in France, from Camino de Santiago 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.