Uia di Ciamarella
Mountain Alpine peak on France–Italy border in Graian Alps
Alpine summit on the France-Italy border, visited by hikers and mountaineers for long ridge routes, mixed rock-and-snow terrain and panoramic views across the Graian Alps.
Uia di Ciamarella is a high peak in the Graian Alps on the France-Italy border, rising to about 3,676 metres and forming a prominent summit on the ridge between Savoie and Piedmont.
The peak is part of the classic 19th-century exploration of the Western Alps and has been a known mountaineering objective since that period. Its routes have been recorded in regional climbing guides but it has no single famous historic event tied to it.
The summit sits on the border of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France) and Piedmont (Italy) within the Graian Alps range, with access approaches from valleys on both the French and Italian sides.
- Location: Sits on the international border between France and Italy and is part of the Graian Alps.
- Elevation: Elevation 3,676 metres, making it a major alpine objective in the Western Alps.
What to See #
- Ciamarella summit (3,676 m): The main summit reaches 3,676 metres and forms the highest point of the massif; routes to the summit are alpine in character and may involve snow and rock sections depending on season.
How to Get to Uia di Ciamarella #
Uia di Ciamarella is reached from the Aosta Valley or Susa Valley depending on the chosen approach. Roads lead to trailheads and alpine huts; consult local CAI guidebooks and mountain maps for specific routes and refuge details.
Tips for Visiting Uia di Ciamarella #
- Alpine routes in the Graian Alps can be technical; hire a mountain guide if attempting glacier travel or technical ridges.
- Summer ascents require early starts to avoid afternoon storms typical of the Alps.
- Check the Aosta Valley or local alpine club (CAI) hut information for approach routes and refuge availability.
Best Time to Visit Uia di Ciamarella #
Summer is the primary season for classic ascents; winter only for experienced, well-equipped mountaineers.
Weather & Climate near Uia di Ciamarella #
Uia di Ciamarella's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -14°C to 6°C. Moderate rainfall (610 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -13°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and breezy conditions.
