Monte Cresto

Mountain Piedmont mountain peak in the Graian Alps

A Piedmont alpine summit offering marked trails and ridge walks, Monte Cresto draws hikers and ski-tourers seeking high-country views, wildflower meadows in summer, and straightforward alpine routes accessed from nearby villages.

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Monte Cresto
45.6805, 7.9105

How to Get to Monte Cresto #

Approaches are from valley towns in Piedmont; provincial roads and trailheads are accessible by car or local buses from larger centers. Check local alpine club bulletins for finest access routes and refuge openings.

Tips for Visiting Monte Cresto #

  • Check local alpine club reports before attempting steep routes; some ridgelines are subject to rockfall in warm weather.
  • Public transport will get visitors only to the larger nearby towns - arrange local buses or taxis for the mountain trailheads.
  • Photograph the mountain in early morning for softer light and fewer hikers on the ascent.

Best Time to Visit Monte Cresto #

Monte Cresto is best visited in summer and early autumn when mountain trails are open; avalanche danger and snowpack make winter ascents technical.

Summer hiking season
June-September · 5-20°C
Trails are generally clear and accessible; alpine flowers appear on exposed slopes.
Autumn
September-October · 2-14°C
Crisp air and good visibility make for excellent long-range views.

Weather & Climate near Monte Cresto #

Climate

Monte Cresto's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 14°C. Moderate rainfall (991 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.4h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

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