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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.
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 (11) · History (6) · Nature (6) · Mountains (3) · Wildlife (2) · Snow (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 SyamHistory122 m
- Mont RivelMountain in France6.4 km
- Abbaye de BalerneAbbey located in Jura, in France6.8 km
- Château de SyamChâteau in Syam, Jura, France114 m
- Croix de la CombilleWayside cross located in Doubs, in France14 km
- GR 59Long distance hiking route in France12 km
- Pertes de l'AinNature2.4 km
- Pic de l'AigleMountain in France10 km
- Cascade de la BillaudeNature2.7 km
- Château de NozeroyCastle in Nozeroy, France10 km
- Croix de SirodMonumental cross located in Jura, in France4.4 km
- Reculée de BalerneProtected area6.1 km
- Bourg-de-Sirod - Entre Côtes du MilieuHiking4.5 km
- Champagnole Nozeroy JuraHiking3.3 km
- Foncine le HautSki resort12 km
- La Cernée des Chardons - Pont de la ChauxHiking8.4 km
- La Maison du MontagnonMountains · Hiking17 km
- Parc HériaWith kids · Wildlife14 km
- Pont de la Chaux - Bourg-de-SirodHiking1.6 km
- AinRiver in eastern France7.8 km
- Tour de la Vallée de la SaineHiking5.2 km
- Tour du Plateau de NozeroyHiking route in France8.4 km
- Via Cluny Etape 12Hiking14 km
- Via Cluny Etape 13Hiking5.4 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: 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.
- JanPossible8:45
- FebPossible10:04
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:21
- MayBest time14:49
- JunBest time15:38
- JulBest time15:18
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:07
- DecPossible8:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Salins-les-Bains47 places27 km
- Arlay53 places31 km
- Valllorbe30 places32 km
- Saint-Claude35 places36 km
- Flagey17 places39 km
- Gigny19 places46 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Syam?
The best known: Forges de Syam, Mont Rivel, Abbaye de Balerne, Château de Syam, 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 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.
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