Mont Rogneux Mountain
Alpine peak in Valais, overlooking Val d'Anniviers
A Valais peak reachable from high alpine pastures, Mont Rogneux provides hiking routes, summer grazing areas and panoramas toward the Pennine Alps.
Mont Rogneux at a Glance#
How to Get to Mont Rogneux#
Mont Rogneux is accessed from resorts and villages in the Valais canton, including Verbier. Local lifts and trailheads provide routes in summer; approach depends on which ridge or face is selected. Public transport and regional buses serve many valley towns.
Tips for Visiting Mont Rogneux#
- Use local hiking maps and check cable car schedules where applicable from nearby resorts.
- Photographers should time ascents for early morning to catch alpine light before cloud build-up.
- If skiing in winter, be alert to avalanche bulletins and route warnings from local mountain rescue.
Best Time to Visit Mont Rogneux#
Summer provides the best non-technical access; winter is for experienced skiers and mountaineers.
Weather & Climate near Mont Rogneux#
Mont Rogneux'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 (1295 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 (122 mm), mostly overcast skies, 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 (116 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (134 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
