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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Monte Barone#
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).
| 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 |