Mont Raimeux Mountain
Jura mountain ridge offering trails and viewpoints
Straddling the Bern-Jura border, Mont Raimeux is a Jura plateau of forests, peat bogs and marked walking tracks. Hikers and cross‑country skiers use its summit viewpoints and maintained trails.
Mont Raimeux at a Glance#
How to Get to Mont Raimeux#
Mont Raimeux is accessible by car from the towns of the Canton of Bern and neighbouring cantons; regional bus services connect nearby villages in summer. Parking and marked trails are available at common trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Mont Raimeux#
- The plateau is accessible by a network of trails - check local Swiss hiking maps and seasonal path closures.
- Combine a visit with village stops in the surrounding Jura region for local cuisine and cheeses.
- Bring binoculars - the summit is a popular viewpoint for migratory raptors and distant Swiss peaks on clear days.
Best Time to Visit Mont Raimeux#
Summer for hiking and winter for snow activities; check local conditions before travel.
Weather & Climate near Mont Raimeux#
Mont Raimeux's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1535 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 127 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 2° | -7° | 129 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 4° | -4° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 7° | -1° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 4° - 12° | 5° | 132 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 145 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 124 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 5° | -3° | 139 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 2° | -6° | 150 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
