# Things to see in Syam (France): 25 places and when to go

> Syam is a town in France, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (11), History (6), Nature (6). The best known are Forges de Syam, Mont Rivel and Abbaye de Balerne. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/syam/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** France · 46.7051, 5.944
- **Places:** 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/senderismo/) (11) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) (6) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/naturaleza/) (6) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montana/) (3) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/fauna/) (2) · [Snow](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/nieve/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 127 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Pic de l'Aigle, at 994 m.

## What to see in Syam

The places in and around Syam, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Forges de Syam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ensemble-metallurgique-des-forges-de-syam/): History · 122 m
- [Mont Rivel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-rivel/): Mountain in France · 6.4 km
- [Abbaye de Balerne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/abbaye-de-balerne/): Abbey located in Jura, in France · 6.8 km
- [Château de Syam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-syam-villa-palladienne/): Château in Syam, Jura, France · 114 m
- [Croix de la Combille](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/croix-de-la-combille/): Wayside cross located in Doubs, in France · 14 km
- [GR 59](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/du-ballon-d-alsace-a-culoz/): Long distance hiking route in France · 12 km
- [Pertes de l'Ain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/les-pertes-de-l-ain/): Nature · 2.4 km
- [Pic de l'Aigle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pic-de-l-aigle/): Mountain in France · 10 km
- [Cascade de la Billaude](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cascade-de-la-billaude/): Nature · 2.7 km
- [Château de Nozeroy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-nozeroy/): Castle in Nozeroy, France · 10 km
- [Croix de Sirod](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/croix-de-sirod/): Monumental cross located in Jura, in France · 4.4 km
- [Reculée de Balerne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reculee-de-balerne/): Protected area · 6.1 km
- [Bourg-de-Sirod - Entre Côtes du Milieu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/bourg-de-sirod-entre-cotes-du-milieu/): Hiking · 4.5 km
- [Champagnole Nozeroy Jura](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/champagnole-nozeroy-jura/): Hiking · 3.3 km
- [Foncine le Haut](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/foncine-le-haut/): Ski resort · 12 km
- [La Cernée des Chardons - Pont de la Chaux](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-cernee-des-chardons-pont-de-la-chaux/): Hiking · 8.4 km
- [La Maison du Montagnon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-maison-du-montagnon/): Mountains · Hiking · 17 km
- [Parc Héria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/parc-heria/): With kids · Wildlife · 14 km
- [Pont de la Chaux - Bourg-de-Sirod](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pont-de-la-chaux-bourg-de-sirod/): Hiking · 1.6 km
- [Ain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/source-de-l-ain/): River in eastern France · 7.8 km
- [Tour de la Vallée de la Saine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tour-de-la-vallee-de-la-saine/): Hiking · 5.2 km
- [Tour du Plateau de Nozeroy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tour-du-plateau-de-nozeroy/): Hiking route in France · 8.4 km
- [Via Cluny Etape 12](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/via-cluny-etape-12/): Hiking · 14 km
- [Via Cluny Etape 13](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/via-cluny-etape-13/): Hiking · 5.4 km

And the other 1, by what you come to do:

- **Hiking**: [Via Cluny Etape 14](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/via-cluny-etape-14/)

## When to go to Syam

The best time to visit Syam is **April to October**; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 45 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 04 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 36 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 21 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 49 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 38 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 18 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 01 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 19 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 37 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 07 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 22 |

In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. In April, 24 of the 25 places are at their best.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Syam

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 127 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=46.7051%2C5.944)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.7051%2C5.944)

## Other towns nearby

- [Salins-les-Bains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/salins-les-bains/): 47 places · 27 km
- [Arlay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/arlay/): 53 places · 31 km
- [Valllorbe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/valllorbe/): 30 places · 32 km
- [Saint-Claude](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/saint-claude/): 35 places · 36 km
- [Flagey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/flagey/): 17 places · 39 km
- [Gigny](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/gigny/): 19 places · 46 km

And all of France, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Syam?

The best known: [Forges de Syam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ensemble-metallurgique-des-forges-de-syam/), [Mont Rivel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-rivel/), [Abbaye de Balerne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/abbaye-de-balerne/), [Château de Syam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-syam-villa-palladienne/), [Croix de la Combille](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/croix-de-la-combille/). In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Syam?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22.

### How do you get to Syam?

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 127 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.7051%2C5.944) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Syam as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).