Albion Plateau Plateau
High plateau region in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
High plateau in Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes serving as a gateway for mountain walks and pastoral landscapes; used by hikers and countryside photographers.
Albion Plateau at a Glance#
Address: Albion Plateau (Plateau de l’Albion), Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
How to Get to Albion Plateau#
Reachable by regional roads from nearby towns such as Gap or Sisteron depending on exact location. The nearest major transport hubs are Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence; from there rent a car for the final leg.
Tips for Visiting Albion Plateau#
- Expect typical Massif Central weather-pack layers and a windproof jacket.
- If planning long walks, check local forestry office maps for permitted routes; some areas are privately managed or used for grazing.
Best Time to Visit Albion Plateau#
Visit between late spring and early autumn when trails are most accessible and the weather is milder.
Weather & Climate near Albion Plateau#
Albion Plateau's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1145 mm/year), wettest in October.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 4° | -4° | 106 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 5° | -4° | 82 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -2° - 8° | -1° | 84 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 1° - 10° | 2° | 96 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 5° - 15° | 8° | 104 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 8° - 19° | 13° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 46 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 73 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 102 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 132 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 8° | 0° | 130 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 5° | -3° | 112 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |