What to see in Ugine, France: places, when to go and how to get there

What to see in Ugine

The places in and around Ugine, 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.

And the other 71, by what you come to do:

Nature: Ban Rouge, Crêt du Loup, Croix de Coste, La Goenne, La Grande Torche, La Legette, Aiguilles du Mont, Mont Clocher, Mont la Motte, Pointe de Beauregard, Pointe de Chauriande, Pointe de Chenevier, Pointe de la Beccaz, Pointes de la Blonnière, Pointe de Merdassier, pointe des Frêtes, réserve naturelle régionale de la tourbière des Saisies - Beaufortain - Val d'Arly, Tête de l'Aulp, Tête du Torraz, Aiguille de Serraval, Aiguille des Calvaires, Aiguille du Bouchet, Bonverday, Crêt de Chambellon, Crêt des Mouches, Dent du Châtelet, Dôme de Pouilly, Grotte de Seythenex, La Bèque, La Cuillère, La Riondaz, La Rouelle, La Tulle, Le Bouton, Le Mamelon Vert, Le Sangle, Légette du Mirantin, Nid d'Aigle, Orsière, Paré de Joux, Pic de Vache Rouge, Pointe de Banc Fleury, Pointe de Cruessajran, Pointe de la Bajulaz, Pointe de la Deuva, Pointe de la Sellive, Pointe des Aravis, Pointe St-Jean, Roc de Viuz, Roche Plane, Rocher d'Arclosan, Rocher de Belchamp, Signal du Sac
History: Église Saint-Jacques-d'Assyrie de Hauteluce, Thermes antiques de Faverges, Porte Tarine
Hiking: GR 96 (France), Massif de Tournette-Aravis
Mountains: Cabane d'Arclosan, Chalet d'Aigue Faru, L'Aulp de Marlens, Refuge de la Tournette, Refuge des Fontanettes, Refuge du Col de L'Arpettaz, Refuge du Lachat, Soplat des Nants
Snow: Espace Diamant, Espace Diamant (Les Saisies), La Clusaz, Plateau de Beauregard
With kids: Le JAG

When to go to Ugine

The best time to visit Ugine is July to September; also possible: October to June. 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.

JanPossible8:51
FebPossible10:08
MarPossible11:37
AprPossible13:18
MayPossible14:44
JunPossible15:30
JulBest time15:11
AugBest time13:57
SepBest time12:18
OctPossible10:40
NovPossible9:13
DecPossible8:29

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. In July, 90 of the 95 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 Ugine

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 105 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

And all of France, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Ugine?

The best known: Montmin, La Tournette, Dent de Cons, Mont Mirantin, Étale. In all, 95 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Ugine?

July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.

How do you get to Ugine?

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 105 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Ugine as the destination and these 95 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.

Things to see in Ugine (France): 95 places and when to go

In a nutshell