Place to visit
Le Tamiset (refuge), France: what it is and when to go
Le Tamiset (refuge) is a mountain hut in France (Saint-Claude). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. 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 · Hiking
- Where
- France
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 83 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Beds
- 20
- Coordinates
- 46.25494, 5.84877
What it is and where
Le Tamiset (refuge) is a mountain hut in France (Saint-Claude).
It is in Saint-Claude, where this site lists 35 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.25494, 5.84877; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 83 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 20
It is one of the 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 Le Tamiset (refuge) is April to October.
- JanPossible8:48
- FebPossible10:06
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:20
- MayBest time14:47
- JunBest time15:34
- JulBest time15:15
- AugBest time13:59
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:10
- DecPossible8:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. 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.
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
- Crêt de ChalamMountain in France1.1 km
- Borne au LionHistory1.9 km
- Crêt au MerleMountain in France2.8 km
- Chalet d'accueil du site de Terre-BlancheMountains · Hiking3.0 km
- Du Jura à la Méditerranée, Refuge de la Loge - La CorneHiking5.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- French Way: pilgrims' way, part of Santiago Way
- GR 20: long distance hiking route in France
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- Tour du Mont Blanc: long distance hiking route in France, Italy and Switzerland
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
Every France place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Le Tamiset (refuge)?
It is a mountain hut in France.
When is the best time to visit Le Tamiset (refuge)?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26.
How do you get to Le Tamiset (refuge)?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 83 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 Crêt de Chalam, Borne au Lion, Crêt au Merle. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Saint-Claude35 places to see in and around Saint-Claude, France: Crêt de la Neige, Saint-Claude Cathedral, Colomby de Gex. Best time: April to October.
- Hiking2976 places for hiking in France, from Camino de Santiago 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.