Monte Barone Mountain

Piedmont mountain notable for panoramic summit views

Monte Barone rises in the Biella Alps of Piedmont and is reachable as a day hike. Walkers come for alpine meadows, stone bivouacs and wide views over the Po plain and surrounding peaks.

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Monte Barone at a Glance#

How to Get to Monte Barone#

Monte Barone is normally accessed from the towns of Biella or the Aosta plains via local provincial roads. Regional buses and private cars serve nearby trailheads; check local transport timetables for seasonal services.

Tips for Visiting Monte Barone#

  • Start early on the classic hiking approaches to avoid heat on exposed south slopes.
  • Local maps and route descriptions from regional alpinism clubs are useful for less-marked paths.
  • Combine a hike with a visit to nearby Piedmont towns for local food and an evening meal.

Best Time to Visit Monte Barone#

Summer is the best season for hiking; expect cooler conditions at altitude.

Summer
June-September · 5-22°C
Best for hiking and alpine views.
Spring-Autumn
April-May, September-October · 5-18°C
Shoulder seasons can be quieter and still pleasant for summit attempts.

Weather & Climate near Monte Barone#

Climate

Monte Barone's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 17°C. Moderate rainfall (973 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 38 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -5° - 2° -4° 60 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.1 m/s 0.1 low 9.0h
February Poor -5° - 2° -5° 55 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.2 m/s 0.3 low 10.2h
March Poor -4° - 4° -4° 77 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.7 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -3° - 6° -1° 96 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.9 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.4h
May Acceptable 2° - 11° 4° 110 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.8 m/s 1.4 high 14.7h
June Good 6° - 14° 9° 89 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.6 m/s 1.7 very high 15.4h
July Very Good 9° - 17° 13° 70 mm some cloud 66% 2.5 m/s 1.8 very high 15.1h
August Very Good 9° - 17° 13° 85 mm some cloud 67% 2.3 m/s 1.5 high 13.9h
September Good 6° - 14° 9° 87 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.3 m/s 1.0 moderate 12.4h
October Acceptable 2° - 9° 4° 109 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.2 m/s 0.5 low 10.8h
November Poor -3° - 5° -2° 77 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.2 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h
December Poor -4° - 3° -4° 58 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.2 m/s 0.1 low 8.6h