Le Chamossaire Mountain
Mountain in Vaud offering panoramic alpine views
Le Chamossaire in canton Vaud is an alpine summit served by nearby resort lifts and trails; hikers and ski tourers use it for mountain routes and views over Lake Geneva.
Le Chamossaire at a Glance#
How to Get to Le Chamossaire#
Le Chamossaire is reached from Villars‑sur‑Ollon. From Lausanne or Aigle, take regional trains to Aigle and then the train/coach toward Villars. From Villars the resort lifts or marked trails lead up toward Chamossaire.
Tips for Visiting Le Chamossaire#
- If using the Villars‑Gryon chairlifts, buy a combined ticket to save time and reach the upper ridges quickly.
- The summit ridge gives wide views of the Rhone valley; aim for morning for the clearest light.
- Local winter ski patrols manage avalanche risk-check local mountain bulletins before attempting off‑piste routes.
Best Time to Visit Le Chamossaire#
Le Chamossaire is a mountain near the Vaud Alps above Villars-sur-Ollon, offering ski runs and summer hiking with views toward the Rhone Valley and Mont Blanc.
Weather & Climate near Le Chamossaire#
Le Chamossaire's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1575 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 0° | -9° | 152 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -9° | 154 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 4° | -4° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 2° | 124 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 7° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 133 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.3 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 3° | -5° | 157 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 167 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
