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.

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Le Catogne at a Glance#

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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.

Summer hiking season
June-September · 5-20°C (alpine zones)
Trails are usually snow-free and refuges open; ideal for ridge walks and summit views.
Spring snowmelt
April-May · -5-10°C
Lower trails may be viable but higher routes can still have snow and avalanche risk.
Autumn
October · -5-10°C
Crisp air and fewer crowds but early snow can close high trails; shorter daylight.

Weather & Climate near Le Catogne#

Climate

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.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° – -3°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

186 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° – -3°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

182 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° – -2°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

181 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° – -1°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

173 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
3° – 8°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
6° – 11°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
7° – 12°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
4° – 9°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
1° – 5°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

168 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

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.

25 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4° – 1°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

206 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° – -1°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

198 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

Nearby Attractions to Le Catogne#

Fondation Pierre Gianadda
Fondation Pierre Gianadda
Art museum and cultural center in Martigny
Museum 5.5 km