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.
Le Pleureur at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -14° - -9° | -21° | 37 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -14° - -9° | -21° | 33 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -14° - -9° | -21° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 7.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -13° - -8° | -19° | 27 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 6.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -8° - -3° | -12° | 28 mm | overcast | 78% | 6.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 0° - 5° | -3° | 27 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 1° - 6° | -1° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | -2° - 3° | -5° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 5.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -5° - -1° | -9° | 23 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 6.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -5° | -15° | 34 mm | overcast | 85% | 7.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -12° - -7° | -19° | 28 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
