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.
Mont Thabor at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -12° - -7° | -17° | 128 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -12° - -7° | -17° | 112 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -11° - -6° | -17° | 111 mm | - | - | 6.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -9° - -5° | -14° | 106 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -5° - 1° | -8° | 105 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -1° - 5° | -3° | 82 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 3° - 10° | 3° | 62 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 4° - 11° | 4° | 75 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 1° - 7° | 0° | 87 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -3° - 2° | -6° | 117 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -7° - -3° | -12° | 138 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -10° - -5° | -15° | 125 mm | - | - | 6.3 m/s | - | - |