Place to visit
Refuge de Sant Guillem, France: what it is and when to go
Refuge de Sant Guillem is a mountain hut in France (Fillols). Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. 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 · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- France · Le Tech
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 247 km as the crow flies
- Website
- refugesantguillem.com
- Beds
- 40
- In winter
- Has a winter room
- Coordinates
- 42.4524, 2.49536
What it is and where
Refuge de Sant Guillem is a mountain hut in France (Fillols).
2019 : Gardé de mi-avril à fin octobre. Salle hors-sac le reste de l'année
It is in Fillols, where this site lists 85 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.4524, 2.49536; the nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 247 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Beds
- 40
- In winter
- Has a winter room
It is one of the Mountains and 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 Refuge de Sant Guillem is April to October.
- JanPossible9:13
- FebPossible10:20
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:25
- JunBest time15:06
- JulBest time14:49
- AugBest time13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:32
- DecPossible8:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | April to October | November to March |
| Hiking | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Refuge de Sant Guillem has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- St Guillem of Combret HermitageChurch located in Pyrénées-Orientales, in France153 m
- Puig dels SarraïnsNature · Mountains1.6 km
- Refuge de la DevesaMountains · Hiking2.4 km
- Pic de la CoumeilleNature · Mountains2.6 km
- Cabane des EstablesMountains · Hiking4.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Mountains
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Mont Ventoux: mountain of the Alps in southern France
- Lalouvesc
- Aiguille du Midi
- Monte Viso: the highest mountain of the Cottian Alps, located in Italy
- Dune of Pilat: tallest sand dune in Europe
Every France place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Refuge de Sant Guillem?
It is a mountain hut in France.
When is the best time to visit Refuge de Sant Guillem?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.
How do you get to Refuge de Sant Guillem?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 247 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 St Guillem of Combret Hermitage, Puig dels Sarraïns, Refuge de la Devesa. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Fillols85 places to see in and around Fillols, France: Abbey of Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa, Abbey of Saint-Martin-du-Canigou, Fort Libéria. Best time: April to October.
- Mountains4293 places for mountains in France, from Mont Blanc 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.
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