Brec de Chambeyron Mountain

Alpine summit on the Chambeyron ridge

A high Alpine summit on the France-Italy fringe in Provence‑Alpes‑Côte d'Azur, Brec de Chambeyron attracts mountaineers for mixed rock and snow routes and long approaches across high mountain pastures.

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Brec de Chambeyron at a Glance#

Address: Brec de Chambeyron, Chambeyron massif, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France (near the Franco-Italian border)

Website: https://www.ffcam.fr (club alpin route info)

Hours: Open access (no set hours)

Admission: Free (mountain access)

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How to Get to Brec de Chambeyron#

Approaches are generally from the Roya valley or French-side trailheads near Molines-en-Queyras; nearest larger towns include Barcelonnette and Barcelonette region. Mountain huts (refuges) operate in summer-check FFCAM and local refuge websites for access and bookings.

Tips for Visiting Brec de Chambeyron#

  • High-alpine routes require good navigation and glacier skills on icy patches.
  • Start from the Rifugio of the Roya valley for the most common ascent routes.
  • Weather in the Chambeyron massif changes rapidly - plan conservative turnaround times.

Best Time to Visit Brec de Chambeyron#

Alpine summer (June-September) offers the safest access; outside that period glacier and snow hazards increase.

Summer (Jun-Sep)
June-September · 5-15°C
Best season for alpine approaches and hut openings.
Late Spring (May-Jun)
May-June · 0-10°C
Snow can linger - high risk for cornices and icy conditions.

Weather & Climate near Brec de Chambeyron#

Climate

Brec de Chambeyron's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1026 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° – -6°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° – -6°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° – -6°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-9° – -4°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5° – 2°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.6h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 6°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

68 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 10°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
15.0h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

66 Good

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
4° – 11°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 7°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Freezing
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 2°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° – -3°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight