Monts de Blond Mountains
Low wooded hills in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Low wooded uplands in Nouvelle‑Aquitaine, the Monts de Blond are dotted with villages and quiet lanes; visitors come for walking routes, pastoral scenery and simple country life.
Monts de Blond at a Glance#
Address: Monts de Blond, Haute-Vienne/Creuse border area, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
How to Get to Monts de Blond#
The Monts de Blond are accessible by car from Limoges (about 1-1.5 hours) or from Guéret. Local departmental roads connect the small towns and trailheads; public transport is limited, so driving is recommended.
Tips for Visiting Monts de Blond#
- Check local signage for forestry tracks; parking spots are small and often unsigned.
- The area's volcanic geology makes for pleasant rock formations - keep an eye out for basalt columns on less-travelled tracks.
- Combine walking with a visit to the local market for chestnuts and goat cheese when in season.
Best Time to Visit Monts de Blond#
Summer and autumn are the most comfortable and interesting times to explore the Monts de Blond region.
Weather & Climate near Monts de Blond#
Monts de Blond's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1008 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 1° - 6° | 0° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 1° - 8° | 1° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 3° - 11° | 4° | 75 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 84 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 17° | 13° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 20° | 16° | 71 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 23° | 18° | 63 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 23° | 18° | 68 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 11° - 20° | 15° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 15° | 11° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 10° | 4° | 100 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 2° - 7° | 1° | 100 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |