Mont Buet
Mountain Prominent Alpine peak near Geneva, popular hiking destination
Mont Buet rises in Haute‑Savoie near the Swiss border, linked by long alpine trails. Hikers and botanists tackle strenuous ascents to alpine meadows and, in clear weather, views toward Mont Blanc.
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A 3,096-metre peak in the Chablais Alps of Haute-Savoie, France, prominent in local mountain walking and offering wide views across the Mont Blanc massif and surrounding valleys.
The mountain is popular with hikers and mountaineers for non-glacial summer ascents; routes approach from surrounding valleys and alpine pastures and lead to an exposed summit ridge. On clear days the summit affords extensive panoramas including the Mont Blanc range.
Long used by local shepherds and alpine communities, the mountain became a regular objective for recreational alpinism and hillwalking in the 19th and 20th centuries as alpine tourism developed in the region.
Located in the French Alps within Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the peak sits on the southern side of the Chablais subrange and is accessible from valley towns and mountain hamlets in Haute-Savoie.
- Summit height: Summit altitude 3,096 metres, often climbed in summer months by non-technical routes that nevertheless require good fitness and mountain experience.
How to Get to Mont Buet #
Mont Buet is usually approached from the Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval or Vallorcine sides in Haute-Savoie. The nearest rail access is to Saint-Gervais or Vallorcine, with local bus links in summer; many walkers drive to trailheads in the valleys.
Tips for Visiting Mont Buet #
- Start early to avoid the heat in the alpine meadows during summer and to catch clear mountain views.
- The classic ascent requires good fitness - there are long sections of scree and exposed ground.
- Check local alpine club bulletins for route conditions; hire a guide in uncertain weather.
Best Time to Visit Mont Buet #
Summer through early autumn is the standard season for ascents; winter requires alpine equipment and experience.
Weather & Climate near Mont Buet #
Mont Buet's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1500 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (155 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and breezy conditions.
