Monte Mucrone
Mountain Regional peak offering alpine meadows and ridgelines
In Piedmont’s Biella Alps, Monte Mucrone is a reachable summit with marked routes and a mountain hut. Hikers and ski‑tourers come for pastoral slopes and views toward the Monte Rosa massif.
How to Get to Monte Mucrone #
Monte Mucrone is normally accessed from the Biella province; approach roads from Biella lead to trailheads and local hamlets. Public transport reaches nearby towns, and local buses may serve trailhead villages in summer.
Tips for Visiting Monte Mucrone #
- Routes up Monte Mucrone can be steep and eroded in places - choose marked trails and consider trekking poles for support.
- Combine the climb with a visit to Sanctuary of Oropa in Biella for cultural context and local cuisine.
- Local alpine huts provide summer refreshments - check opening times before setting out.
Best Time to Visit Monte Mucrone #
Summer through early autumn is the most practical for hiking and ridge walks.
Weather & Climate near Monte Mucrone #
Monte Mucrone's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1036 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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