Haute-Loire district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Lapte

Lapte is a town in Haute-Loire district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,330 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Chapelle des Pénitents (11 km), Chapelle des Saints-Innocents (12 km) and Château du Besset (13 km).

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Lapte, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Lapte, Haute-Loire district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lapte at a glance

Location
Haute-Loire district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,330
Coordinates
45.1859° N, 4.2170° E
Places within 50 km
66 (66 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lapte

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lapte: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Lapte

103 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lapte. The closest is Château du Besset (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lapte

67 churches within 100 km of Lapte. The closest is Chapelle des Pénitents (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lapte

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lapte. The closest is Pic du Lizieux (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lapte

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lapte. The closest is Jardin Botanique (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Lapte

7 museums within 100 km of Lapte. The closest is Musée de la Mine Site Couriot (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lapte

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lapte. The closest is Lac d'Issarlès (53 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Lapte

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lapte
  2. 16 km Château des Évêques-du-Puy · heritage site, Haute-Loire
  3. 8 km Église Saint-Jean · church, Haute-Loire
  4. 5 km Chapelle des Saints-Innocents · church, Haute-Loire
  5. 11 km Chapelle des Pénitents · church, Haute-Loire
  6. 17 km Château du Besset · heritage site, Haute-Loire
  7. 13 km Back to Lapte

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From travellers near Lapte

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How to reach Lapte

    All places near Lapte by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lapte by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage23103Château du Besset (13 km)
    Churches2467Chapelle des Pénitents (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1128Pic du Lizieux (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Jardin Botanique (19 km)
    Museums37Musée de la Mine Site Couriot (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lac d'Issarlès (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Mosquée (37 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascade de la Beaume (47 km)
    Temples02Temple d'Auguste Et de Livie (80 km)
    Parks02Parc de Lacroix-Laval (97 km)

    Lapte: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lapte?

    Chapelle des Pénitents (church, about 11 km), Chapelle des Saints-Innocents (church, about 12 km), Château du Besset (heritage site, about 13 km), Église Saint-Jean (church, about 15 km), Château des Évêques-du-Puy (heritage site, about 16 km), Église Saint-Marcelin (church, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lapte?

    66 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lapte?

    Château du Besset, about 13 km by road; Château des Évêques-du-Puy (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lapte?

    Chapelle des Pénitents, about 11 km by road; Chapelle des Saints-Innocents (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lapte?

    Pic du Lizieux, about 17 km by road; Le Testavoyre (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lapte?

    Start in Lapte, visit Château des Évêques-du-Puy, then Église Saint-Jean, then Chapelle des Saints-Innocents, then Chapelle des Pénitents, then Château du Besset, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lapte?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Lapte

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lapte’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lapte on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.