Roc d'Enfer
Mountain Craggy Alpine ridge popular with hikers and skiers
Above Abondance in Haute‑Savoie, Roc d’Enfer offers hiking routes and alpine trails with views across local valleys and toward Lake Geneva on clear days.
How to Get to Roc d'Enfer #
Roc d’Enfer is accessed from the Haute-Savoie region. Typical starting points include small mountain towns north of Lake Geneva; drive from Thonon-les-Bains or Evian-les-Bains and follow local mountain roads to trailheads. Regional bus services operate in summer; consult local tourist offices for routes.
Tips for Visiting Roc d'Enfer #
- Approach from Les Gets or Thollon for fewer crowds; watch for late-afternoon cloud buildups common in the Alps.
- There are steep and exposed sections - those with vertigo should avoid the narrower ridgelines.
- Local refuges and huts provide up-to-date route information and weather forecasts.
Best Time to Visit Roc d'Enfer #
Summer offers the safest, most rewarding access; winter is for experienced mountaineers.
Weather & Climate near Roc d'Enfer #
Roc d'Enfer's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1420 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (145 mm).
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