Le Pleureur
Mountain Prominent peak in Valais within Pennine Alps
Le Pleureur is a Pennine Alps summit in Valais used by mountaineers and ski tourers; approaches cross high mountain terrain and glaciers toward panoramic ridgelines.
How to Get to Le Pleureur #
Approaches to Le Pleureur begin from trailheads in Valais; common access points are reached by road from towns such as Sion or Martigny, followed by valley transport to mountain huts that stage glacier routes.
Tips for Visiting Le Pleureur #
- The route to Le Pleureur involves glacier travel; use a certified guide and glacier equipment if attempting higher ascents.
- Mountain weather shifts quickly-plan summit bids early and monitor local alpine forecasts.
- Many hikers combine Le Pleureur with adjacent peaks for multi-day traverses; reserve alpine hut beds in advance.
Best Time to Visit Le Pleureur #
Le Pleureur is a high Alpine peak in the Valais region, often approached by climbers and mountaineers seeking glacier ridges and extended high-country routes.
Weather & Climate near Le Pleureur #
Le Pleureur's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -14°C to 6°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. The wettest month with 38 mm of rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 23 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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