Mont Pelat
Mountain Prominent limestone peak in southern French Alps
A 3,000m-plus peak in the Southern Alps, Mont Pelat overlooks alpine lakes such as Lac d’Allos; hikers use marked trails for day ascents and mountain views.
How to Get to Mont Pelat #
Access via the Mercantour and nearby trailheads; common approaches start from the parking areas near the Val d’Entraunes or the Val de la Gordolasque. Local mountain huts and village services provide logistics.
Tips for Visiting Mont Pelat #
- If attempting the summit, be prepared for alpine conditions and bring a topographic map - routes can be steep and pathless near the top
- Start early in clear weather; clouds can roll in quickly and obscure route-finding
Best Time to Visit Mont Pelat #
Best climbed in the alpine season (June-September) when the trails are mostly clear of snow.
Weather & Climate near Mont Pelat #
Mont Pelat's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 13°C. Abundant rainfall (1140 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
