Gürgaletsch Mountain
Alpine peak in Graubünden popular for hikes
Gürgaletsch in Grisons sits above alpine pastures and marked trails; hikers use local paths for ridge walks and seasonal grazing landscapes.
Gürgaletsch at a Glance#
How to Get to Gürgaletsch#
Gürgaletsch is in the canton of Graubünden (Grisons). Access is typically from mountain villages reached by regional trains or buses; follow marked alpine trails from local trailheads and check seasonal track access with local tourism offices.
Tips for Visiting Gürgaletsch#
- Check local maps - the pass network and alpine trails can be intricate and poorly signposted in places.
- Bring waterproofs and good boots: mountain weather in the Grisons changes fast.
- If hiking multi-day, reserve mountain huts in advance during high season.
Best Time to Visit Gürgaletsch#
Summer months are most accessible for hiking; winter requires alpine experience and equipment.
Weather & Climate near Gürgaletsch#
Gürgaletsch's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 12°C. Abundant rainfall (1596 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -10° - -3° | -12° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 4.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -10° - -3° | -12° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 4.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -8° - -1° | -10° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -6° - 1° | -7° | 128 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 128 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | 2° - 9° | 3° | 159 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 174 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 165 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 3° | 144 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -1° - 6° | -2° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 128 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -8° - -2° | -11° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
