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.
Mont Pelat at a Glance#
Address: Mont Pelat, Parc National du Mercantour / Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France - summit approx. 3,052 m
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -10° - -5° | -14° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
| February | Poor | -10° - -5° | -14° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.3h |
| March | Poor | -9° - -4° | -13° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 5.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -7° - -2° | -11° | 102 mm | overcast | 76% | 4.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.3h |
| May | Poor | -3° - 4° | -4° | 101 mm | overcast | 74% | 4.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.6h |
| June | Acceptable | 1° - 8° | 1° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.3h |
| July | Good | 4° - 13° | 6° | 44 mm | some cloud | 62% | 4.1 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 15.0h |
| August | Good | 5° - 13° | 7° | 61 mm | some cloud | 61% | 3.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Good | 2° - 9° | 3° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 128 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | -8° - -3° | -12° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.7h |