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.
Le Catogne at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -3° | -12° | 186 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -3° | -12° | 182 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -8° - -2° | -12° | 181 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 173 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 160 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 6° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 7° - 12° | 8° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.4 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 3° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 5° | -2° | 168 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 5.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 206 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -6° - -1° | -10° | 198 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
