Place to visit
Serre de l'Aigle, France: what it is and when to go
Serre de l'Aigle is a summit in France (Gap), at 998 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. 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
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- France
- Elevation
- 998 m
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 132 km as the crow flies
- Prominence
- 19 m
- Coordinates
- 44.545, 6.12889
What it is and where
Serre de l'Aigle is a summit in France (Gap), at 998 m above sea level.
It is in Gap, where this site lists 26 more places to see, 4.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.545, 6.12889; the nearest main airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes), 132 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Prominence
- 19 m
It is one of the Nature and Mountains 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 Serre de l'Aigle is April to October.
- JanPossible9:00
- FebPossible10:13
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:15
- MayBest time14:36
- JunBest time15:21
- JulBest time15:03
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:20
- DecPossible8:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Mountains | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Serre de l'Aigle 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
- Serre de ClocherSummit447 m
- Puy MaurelSummit2.6 km
- Basilique Notre-Dame du LausTemples3.2 km
- Gîte BéthanieMountains · Hiking3.3 km
- Musée départementalMuseum3.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Nature
- Mont Blanc: Summit
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame
- Lascaux Cave: Archaeological site
- Grotte Chauvet
- Campo de Marte
- Luxembourg Garden
Every France place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Serre de l'Aigle?
It is a summit in France.
When is the best time to visit Serre de l'Aigle?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39.
How do you get to Serre de l'Aigle?
The nearest main airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), 132 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 Serre de Clocher, Puy Maurel, Basilique Notre-Dame du Laus. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Gap26 places to see in and around Gap, France: Saint Arnoux Cathedral, Basilique Notre-Dame du Laus, Château de Tallard. Best time: April to October.
- Nature5451 places for nature 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).
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.