Mont Blanc de Cheilon
Mountain Alpine peak in Valais, part of Pennine Alps
Part of the Pennine Alps in Valais, Mont Blanc de Cheilon attracts alpinists for glacier routes, high‑altitude huts and technical climbs across rugged peaks and ice fields.
Mont Blanc de Cheilon is a 3,870-metre peak in the Pennine Alps of Valais, Switzerland, forming part of a glaciated massif above the Lac des Dix basin.
The mountain is a high-alpine objective with glacier travel and mixed climbing routes; approaches typically use alpine huts and crevassed glacier terrain. The surrounding area includes extensive glaciation and high mountain lakes that attract mountaineers and ski mountaineers.
The peak was first climbed in the 19th century during the period of early Alpine exploration; since then it has been part of local alpine mountaineering routes and glacier studies in the Swiss Alps.
Situated in the canton of Valais, Mont Blanc de Cheilon overlooks the Lac des Dix and lies within the high Pennine chain of Switzerland, accessible from valleys leading up into the central high Alps.
- Alpine access: Part of the Pennine Alps in the canton of Valais and commonly climbed from huts on adjacent glacier routes during the summer mountaineering season.
What to See #
- Glacier de Cheilon: Glacier de Cheilon descends the mountain's slopes and feeds into local glacial valleys; the massif is commonly accessed from trails around the Otemma and Cheilon glaciers.
How to Get to Mont Blanc de Cheilon #
Common approaches begin from the Arolla valley in Valais; access by regional train to Sion or Martigny and then local buses or drives to Arolla. Mountain hut reservations are essential for multi-day routes.
Tips for Visiting Mont Blanc de Cheilon #
- Book mountain huts (refuges) well in advance during summer peak season.
- Glacier travel is involved on many routes - use guides and proper gear for crevasse safety.
- Check current route conditions and weather forecasts - alpine weather changes rapidly.
Best Time to Visit Mont Blanc de Cheilon #
Climbing and approach windows are typically in the high-summer months; glacier conditions require expertise and up-to-date information.
Weather & Climate near Mont Blanc de Cheilon #
Mont Blanc de Cheilon'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 5°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 (32 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy 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 33 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 -13°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall 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 -2°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 20 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. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
