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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -6° | -16° | 122 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -11° - -6° | -17° | 116 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -11° - -6° | -16° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 6.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -9° - -4° | -14° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 110 mm | overcast | 78% | 5.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 2° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 5.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -2° - 2° | -5° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -6° - -2° | -11° | 134 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -9° - -4° | -14° | 123 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
