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.
Aiguille de la Grande Sassière at a Glance#
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).
Air Quality:
AQI 35
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
7°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -13° - -9° | -20° | 76 mm | - | - | 7.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -14° - -9° | -20° | 68 mm | - | - | 6.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -13° - -9° | -20° | 72 mm | - | - | 7.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -12° - -7° | -18° | 64 mm | - | - | 6.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -8° - -2° | -11° | 62 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -4° - 2° | -6° | 51 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 0° - 6° | -1° | 43 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 2° - 7° | 1° | 51 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -1° - 4° | -4° | 54 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -5° - 0° | -9° | 61 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -9° - -5° | -15° | 76 mm | - | - | 6.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -12° - -7° | -18° | 67 mm | - | - | 7.1 m/s | - | - |
