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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Combin de Corbassière #
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.
January
January is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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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.
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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.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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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.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.