Le Suchet Mountain
Prominent Jura mountain peak in Vaud canton
Le Suchet in Vaud is a reachable summit with established hiking routes across pasture and forest terrain; walkers use it for day hikes and ridge‑top views.
Le Suchet at a Glance#
Address: Le Suchet, Vaud, Switzerland (approaches from nearby villages such as L’Isle or Baulmes)
How to Get to Le Suchet#
Approach from villages in Vaud such as Baulmes or L’Isle; local parking and marked hiking trails provide access. Check regional hiking maps for the principal ascent routes.
Tips for Visiting Le Suchet#
- Park at the official trailhead to avoid walking on private farmland; local signage usually points to the summit paths.
- Le Suchet's summit plateau makes for a good picnic spot - watch for rapid changes in weather in the afternoon.
Best Time to Visit Le Suchet#
Best visited in summer for hiking; winter conditions require snow equipment.
Weather & Climate near Le Suchet#
Le Suchet's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1571 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 142 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 143 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 3° | -5° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | 3° - 11° | 5° | 127 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 133 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.4 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 131 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 151 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 1° | -6° | 159 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |