Le Catogne
Mountain Alpine mountain in Valais, popular with hikers
Le Catogne, a Valais mountain above the Rhône valley near Martigny, attracts hikers and ridge‑route climbers looking for close Alpine panoramas without extensive glacier travel.
How to Get to Le Catogne #
Approaches to Le Catogne are usually made from villages in Val d’Entremont (e.g., Sembrancher or nearby trailheads). The area is accessible by regional road from Martigny/Orsières; public buses serve many valley villages in summer, and local trailheads are reached on foot from village centers.
Tips for Visiting Le Catogne #
- Weather in the Valais can change fast-start early to avoid afternoon storms on alpine ridges.
- From nearby valleys, local mountain huts serve as staging points; reserve spots in advance during summer weekends.
- Most visitors approach from the Entremont side-ask locals about route conditions before setting out.
Best Time to Visit Le Catogne #
Le Catogne is a mountain massif in Valais, Switzerland, known for rocky ridges and panoramic views of the surrounding Alpine chain.
Weather & Climate near Le Catogne #
Le Catogne's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 12°C. Abundant rainfall (1963 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
