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.
Combin de Corbassière at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -14° - -10° | -22° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 8.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -10° | -22° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 7.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -14° - -10° | -22° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 7.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -13° - -9° | -20° | 26 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -9° - -3° | -13° | 29 mm | overcast | 78% | 6.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| June | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 6.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Acceptable | -1° - 3° | -4° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 6.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Acceptable | 1° - 5° | -2° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.9h |
| September | Poor | -2° - 1° | -6° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 6.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -5° - -2° | -11° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 6.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -6° | -16° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 7.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | -13° - -8° | -20° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 8.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
