Fluchthorn Mountain
Prominent Swiss peak on the Silvretta crest
Fluchthorn in Graubünden sits within high-Alpine terrain popular with ski tourers and summer hikers. Routes traverse glaciers and cols; professional guides service technical ascents and multi-day treks.
Fluchthorn at a Glance#
Address: Fluchthorn (Piz Fenga), Grisons (Graubünden), Switzerland (mountain summit, no postal address)
How to Get to Fluchthorn#
Access routes begin from mountain valleys in Graubünden; common starting points include alpine huts reachable by lifts or valley roads. Consult local guides and the Swiss Alpine Club for route information.
Tips for Visiting Fluchthorn#
- This is a glaciated, technical peak - only attempt with appropriate alpine equipment and local guide experience
- Check Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) bulletins for recent route conditions and avalanche reports
- Summer conditions improve accessibility but beware afternoon storms and cornices on ridgelines
Best Time to Visit Fluchthorn#
Summer is the usual season for climbs; always check local mountain forecasts and route bulletins.
Weather & Climate near Fluchthorn#
Fluchthorn's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -15°C to 6°C. Abundant rainfall (1406 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -14° - -9° | -21° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 6.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -9° | -21° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 6.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -13° - -8° | -19° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 6.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -11° - -6° | -16° | 119 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 100 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -4° - 2° | -5° | 129 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 141 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 128 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -5° - 0° | -9° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.3 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -5° | -16° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 6.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -13° - -7° | -19° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 6.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
