Altels Mountain
Prominent peak in the Bernese Alps, steep faces
A rugged summit in the Bernese Alps favored by climbers for steep rock faces and alpine routes. Access requires mountaineering skills; views take in glaciated neighbors and high Alpine terrain.
Altels at a Glance#
How to Get to Altels#
Access commonly begins from villages in the Lötschental or Kandersteg regions. The nearest major transport hub is Spiez or Brig; from there use regional trains/buses and valley trails. Specific route choice determines the trailhead-consult local alpine clubs (SAC) and current route reports.
Tips for Visiting Altels#
- If planning an ascent, hire a local mountain guide familiar with the Swiss/Valais ridge routes.
- Start early: weather in the Alps changes rapidly; afternoons often bring wind and convective clouds.
- Approach from the Engstligenalp or the Lötschental side depending on route; check recent alpine route reports for conditions.
Best Time to Visit Altels#
Best attempted June-September with proper alpine equipment and a guide if inexperienced.
Weather & Climate near Altels#
Altels's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 6°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -8° | -20° | 47 mm | overcast | 85% | 8.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -9° | -21° | 43 mm | overcast | 85% | 8.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -13° - -9° | -21° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 8.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -12° - -8° | -19° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 7.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -7° - -2° | -12° | 36 mm | overcast | 80% | 6.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 6.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 0° - 5° | -3° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 6.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 1° - 6° | -1° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 5.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | -1° - 2° | -5° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 6.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -5° - -1° | -10° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 7.3 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -9° - -5° | -16° | 44 mm | overcast | 85% | 8.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -7° | -18° | 40 mm | overcast | 84% | 8.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
