Combin de Corbassière

Mountain Alpine peak in Valais within the Pennine Alps

Part of the Grand Combin massif in Valais, Combin de Corbassière rises above the Corbassière Glacier and attracts mountaineers. Visitors plan glacier routes, alpine climbs and high-altitude trekking from nearby huts.

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Combin de Corbassière
45.9773, 7.2807

How to Get to Combin de Corbassière #

Access from the Val d’Entremont near Vernayaz and roadheads toward the Corbassière valley. Approaches usualy involve glacier travel; use alpine huts and local route information.

Tips for Visiting Combin de Corbassière #

  • Carry glacier travel gear if attempting routes that cross permanent snowfields; conditions can change rapidly.
  • Check local hut openings and alpine club notices for up-to-date route information.
  • High-altitude planning is essential - the Combin de Corbassière sits in serious alpine terrain.

Best Time to Visit Combin de Corbassière #

Summer is the prime time for ascents; winter and spring require technical experience and avalanche awareness.

Summer (June-September)
Jun-Sep · 35-60°F (2-15°C)
Prime mountaineering season with more stable weather and open mountain huts.
Winter (December-March)
Dec-Mar · 0-25°F (−18-−4°C)
Serious snow and ice conditions for experienced ski-mountaineers and alpinists.

Weather & Climate near Combin de Corbassière #

Climate

Combin de Corbassière'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 4°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

37 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-14° -10°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
8.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

37 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° -10°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
7.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. The wettest month with 41 mm of rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

37 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-14° -10°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
7.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-13° -9°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

39 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.4
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

43 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.4h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.9h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-2°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 24 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

43 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-5° -2°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

37 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° -6°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
7.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

37 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -8°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
8.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

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