Place to visit
Durier Hut, France: what it is and when to go
Durier Hut is a mountain hut in France (Saint-Gervais-les-Bains), at 3,358 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 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. It has articles in 5 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 hut in France · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- France
- Elevation
- 3,358 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 134 km as the crow flies
- Website
- refugedurier.ffcam.fr
- Beds
- 12
- In winter
- Has a winter room
- Run by
- Club Alpin Français
- Coordinates
- 45.82537, 6.81182
What it is and where
Durier Hut is a mountain hut in France (Saint-Gervais-les-Bains), at 3,358 m above sea level. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Période de gardiennage Du 15 juin à 15 septembre (en fonction de la météo)
It is in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, where this site lists 153 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.82537, 6.81182; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 134 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 12
- In winter
- Has a winter room
- Run by
- Club Alpin Français
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 Durier Hut is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 3,358 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:51
- FebBetter not10:07
- MarBetter not11:37
- AprBetter not13:19
- MayBetter not14:44
- JunPossible15:31
- JulBest time15:11
- AugBest time13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:40
- NovBetter not9:13
- DecBetter not8:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. 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: Durier Hut 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
- Col de Miage GlacierGlacier in Italy326 m
- Bionnassay Glacier (Italy)Glacier in Italy916 m
- Glacier de MiageGlacier in France946 m
- Aiguille de BionnassayMountain in the Mont-Blanc massif in the Alps1.3 km
- Aiguille de TricotSummit1.3 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 Durier Hut?
It is a mountain hut in France. It has articles in 5 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 Durier Hut?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 3,358 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.
How do you get to Durier Hut?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 134 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 Col de Miage Glacier, Bionnassay Glacier (Italy), Glacier de Miage. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Saint-Gervais-les-Bains153 places to see in and around Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France: Dôme du Goûter, Aiguille de Bionnassay, Aiguille de Tré la Tête. Best time: July to September.
- Mountains4293 places for mountains 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.
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