Aiguille de la Grande Sassière

Mountain Prominent Alpine peak on France-Italy border

Granite peak on the French-Italian alpine border prized by mountaineers and ski tourers; routes include glacier approaches and steep ridges offering technical climbs and broad alpine panoramas.

Best Time to Visit Aiguille de la Grande Sassière #

Best in high summer (July-September) for the safest, most reliable alpine access and hiking conditions.

High summer (best for access)

July-September · 0-10°C (near summit)

Most reliable window for snow-free access on high alpine routes and hiking; weather can still be cool and changeable at altitude.

Shoulder seasons (variable snow/ice)

June, October · -5-5°C (higher elevations)

Conditions can vary-late snowmelt or early snowfall may affect routes; suitable only for experienced parties prepared for mixed conditions.

Winter (cold, snowy, technical)

November-March · -15 to -5°C (summit-level)

Cold, snow-covered and generally suitable only for experienced winter mountaineering; avalanche risk and severe weather are common.

Weather & Climate near Aiguille de la Grande Sassière #

Climate

Aiguille de la Grande Sassière's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -14°C to 7°C. Moderate rainfall (745 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

7°

Warmest Month

-14°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-11°

Feels Like Freezing

-11°C

Temperature

-13° – -9°

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

7.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-11°

Feels Like Freezing

-11°C

Temperature

-14° – -9°

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

6.7 m/s

Wind

Breezy

March

March is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-11°

Feels Like Freezing

-11°C

Temperature

-13° – -9°

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

7.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

April

April is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-10°

Feels Like Freezing

-10°C

Temperature

-12° – -7°

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

6.5 m/s

Wind

Breezy

May

May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-8° – -2°

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

5.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-4° – 2°

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

5.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 6°

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

5.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

2° – 7°

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

5.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-1° – 4°

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

5.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-5° – 0°

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

5.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -9°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-9° – -5°

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

6.8 m/s

Wind

Breezy

December

December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-9°

Feels Like Freezing

-9°C

Temperature

-12° – -7°

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

7.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

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