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Things to see in Venaus (France): 56 places and when to go
Venaus is a town in France, and this site lists 56 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (37), Nature (34), Hiking (17). The best known are Pointe de Charbonnel, Pointe de Ronce and Punta Sommeiller. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 45.1708, 6.9523
- Places
- 56 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (37) · Nature (34) · Hiking (17) · History (4) · Snow (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to June.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 158 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pointe de Charbonnel, at 3,752 m.
What to see in Venaus
The places in and around Venaus, 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.
- Pointe de CharbonnelNature · Mountains15 km
- Pointe de RonceMountain in Savoie, France11 km
- Punta SommeillerMountain of the Cottian Alps9.2 km
- Mont d'AmbinMountain in France and Italy5.6 km
- Mont GiusaletMountain in France2.1 km
- Rognosa d'EtiacheMountain of the Cottian Alps9.9 km
- Signal du Petit Mont-CenisMountain in France10 km
- Pointe de BellecombeMountain in France9.7 km
- Mont MalamotMountain of the Cottian Alps4.8 km
- Pointe du LametMountain in France8.5 km
- Monte Niblè / Pointe FerrandMountain in Italy5.7 km
- Refuge d'AmbinMountains · Hiking6.9 km
- Signal du Grand Mont CenisSummit in the French Alps10 km
- Forte VariselloCastle6.0 km
- Pointe Niblè / Punta FerrandMountain in Italy5.3 km
- Val Cenis VanoiseSki resort in Haute-Maurienne, France13 km
- Forte RonciaCastle8.2 km
- Glacier de RochemelonGlacier11 km
- Gros PeyronMountain of the Cottian Alps11 km
- Punta MarmottereMountain in the Graian Alps9.9 km
- Monte AmbinMountain of the Cottian Alps8.3 km
- Rifugio Luigi VaccaroneBuilding in Giaglione, Italy3.3 km
- Fort MalamotBuilding in Bramans, Italy4.5 km
- Boscaglie di Tasso di GiaglioneProtected area in Italy1.6 km
And the other 32, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Cime de Bard, Glacier de Charbonnel, Glacier de l'Arcelle Neuve, Pointe de Soliet, Pointe du Chapeau, Cime du Laro, Corne Rousse, Glacier du Lamet, Glacier du Vieux, La Petite Turra, Ouillon des Arcellins, Pointe de la Haie, Pointe du Fond Vert, Pointe du Vieux, Punta del Fort, Sommet de la Nunda
- History: Pierre de Chantelouve
- Mountains: Rifugio Avanzà, Bivacco Colle Clapier, Bivacco Piero Vacca, Bivacco Walter Blais, Le Toët, Refuge du Suffet, Rifugio Stellina
- Hiking: Cammino di Assisi, Moncenisio - Genova, Via Alpina Blue, Via Alpina Blue, Via Alpina Blue, Via Alpina Blue, Via Francigena - 02 Piedmont, Via Francigena, Via Francigena - Monginevro variant
When to go to Venaus
The best time to visit Venaus 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.
- JanPossible8:56
- FebPossible10:10
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:17
- MayPossible14:40
- JunPossible15:25
- JulBest time15:07
- AugBest time13:54
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:42
- NovPossible9:17
- DecPossible8:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. In July, 55 of the 56 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 Venaus
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 158 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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And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Venaus?
The best known: Pointe de Charbonnel, Pointe de Ronce, Punta Sommeiller, Mont d'Ambin, Mont Giusalet. In all, 56 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Venaus?
July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34.
How do you get to Venaus?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 158 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Venaus as the destination and these 56 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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