Grande Aiguille Rousse Mountain
Alpine peak popular with mountaineers
A sharp Alpine summit in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Grande Aiguille Rousse attracts hikers and scramblers for ridgelines and extended climbs, with alpine huts and high-country views on multi-day routes.
Grande Aiguille Rousse at a Glance#
Best Time to Visit Grande Aiguille Rousse#
Best visited in summer (June-September) for hiking and alpine access; winter is for technical snow and ice travel.
Summer (hiking and climbing)
June-September · Varies widely with altitude; lower slopes mild, summit cool to cold
Summer is the main season for non-technical hiking and alpine approaches; higher elevations remain cool and conditions can change quickly.
Winter (snow and ice)
December-March · Cold with snow and ice at higher elevations
Winter brings substantial snow and alpine conditions - suitable for experienced winter mountaineers and ski touring with proper equipment.
Weather & Climate near Grande Aiguille Rousse#
Climate
Grande Aiguille Rousse'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 8°C. Moderate rainfall (854 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 32
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
8°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -12° - -8° | -18° | 84 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -13° - -8° | -18° | 77 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -12° - -8° | -18° | 82 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -11° - -6° | -16° | 78 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -6° - -1° | -10° | 73 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -2° - 3° | -5° | 57 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 1° - 7° | 1° | 47 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 3° - 8° | 2° | 57 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 0° - 5° | -2° | 60 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -4° - 1° | -7° | 73 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -8° - -4° | -13° | 89 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -11° - -6° | -16° | 77 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
