Mont Thabor
Mountain Alpine mountain in France popular with hikers
Alpine summit in Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes reachable by marked trails and popular with hikers for summer ascents and high‑altitude meadows.
How to Get to Mont Thabor #
Common approaches begin from the hamlets and trailheads around the Maurienne valley; the nearest larger towns are Modane and Avrieux. Access by car from Grenoble or Turin is typical, and regional buses serve the valley towns in summer. Mountain refuges and marked trails lead up from valley trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Mont Thabor #
- Start very early for the alpine route to avoid late-afternoon storms common in the high Alps.
- Bring a warm layer even in summer - summit winds can be brutally cold and the ridge walk is exposed.
- If time allows, combine the ascent with a stay in the village of Valmeinier or a night in a mountain refuge for a more measured pace.
Best Time to Visit Mont Thabor #
Mont Thabor is best visited in summer for hiking and wildflowers; spring and autumn bring snow or unpredictable weather, and winter is for experienced ski mountaineers only.
Weather & Climate near Mont Thabor #
Mont Thabor's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1248 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (138 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and breezy conditions.
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