Mont de Grange Mountain
Border peak between France and Switzerland in Alps
Part of the Chablais Alps, Mont de Grange has marked hiking trails, steep limestone faces and viewpoints over Lake Geneva and surrounding peaks.
Mont de Grange at a Glance#
How to Get to Mont de Grange#
Mont de Grange is in the Haute-Savoie/Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes borderlands. Road access from nearby towns leads to trailheads; local tourist offices list routes and accommodation. A car is the most convenient way to reach the more remote access points.
Tips for Visiting Mont de Grange#
- Combine with hikes in the Haute-Savoie ranges for a multi-day traverse.
- Check weather, as mountain fogs can make navigation tricky even in summer.
- Local guide services can provide safer, faster routes for ridge traverses.
Best Time to Visit Mont de Grange#
Visit in the summer for the most reliable weather and trail access.
Weather & Climate near Mont de Grange#
Mont de Grange's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1861 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -7° - -2° | -12° | 178 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -8° - -2° | -12° | 175 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -7° - -1° | -11° | 159 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -5° - 1° | -8° | 159 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -1° - 6° | -1° | 153 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 3° - 10° | 3° | 137 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 6° - 13° | 7° | 120 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 7° - 14° | 10° | 125 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 4° - 10° | 4° | 119 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 1° - 6° | -1° | 154 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -4° - 1° | -7° | 190 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -6° - -1° | -10° | 192 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |