Mongioia
Mountain Alpine mountain peak in Italy's Cottian Alps
A high Alpine peak in northwestern Italy, Mongioia draws mountaineers for its long ridge routes, seasonal snow climbs and mountain huts serving classic alpine meals.
How to Get to Mongioia #
Monte Mongioia (or Mongioia) is accessed from alpine valleys in northwestern Italy. The nearest roadheads depend on route choice; regional towns in Piedmont or Liguria provide staging points. Travel usually requires a car to the trailhead followed by several hours on marked or semi-marked trails.
Tips for Visiting Mongioia #
- Check mountain weather forecasts and route conditions; snow and ice persist late into the season at higher elevations.
- Bring a topo map and GPS - trail markings can be intermittent on less-frequented alpine ridges.
- Combine summits in the area for a longer traverse if the party is experienced in alpine terrain.
Best Time to Visit Mongioia #
Summer months offer the most reliable access; winter ascents demand experience with ice and snow.
Weather & Climate near Mongioia #
Mongioia's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 11°C. Moderate rainfall (963 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
