Ciarforon Mountain
Alpine peak in Aosta Valley, glaciated summit
Ciarforon rises in the western Alps near the Aosta region, attracting mountaineers for glaciated routes, long alpine tours and access from nearby valley huts.
Ciarforon at a Glance#
Address: Ciarforon, Gran Paradiso massif area, Aosta Valley, Italy
Admission: No formal admission (mountain area); guided climbs may charge fees
How to Get to Ciarforon#
Access is from the Aosta Valley towns - Gressoney or Valsavarenche are common bases. Mountain huts and alpine guides are reached by local roads; public transport reaches valley towns but not high trailheads. Hire a guide for anything technical.
Tips for Visiting Ciarforon#
- Check weather and avalanche reports before attempting any high routes; conditions change rapidly.
- Use local alpine guides for technical ascents - glaciers and mixed terrain are common in the Aosta region.
Best Time to Visit Ciarforon#
High alpine conditions mean short windows for safe travel; summer months are typical for hiking and climbing.
Weather & Climate near Ciarforon#
Ciarforon'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 7°C. Moderate rainfall (555 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -8° | -19° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 6.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -8° | -19° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -13° - -8° | -19° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 6.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -12° - -7° | -17° | 46 mm | overcast | 74% | 5.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -7° - -2° | -11° | 45 mm | overcast | 73% | 5.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| June | Acceptable | -3° - 2° | -6° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 5.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 1° - 6° | -1° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 5.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Acceptable | 2° - 7° | 1° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.9h |
| September | Acceptable | -1° - 3° | -3° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 5.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -9° - -4° | -14° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 5.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -6° | -17° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 6.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
