Zapporthorn
Mountain Alpine peak in Grisons, part of the Lepontine Alps
Alpine peak in Graubünden with glaciated ridges and high-altitude routes; visited by mountaineers and backcountry skiers exploring the eastern Swiss Alps.
How to Get to Zapporthorn #
Access via the valleys of Graubünden; the nearest villages depend on the chosen approach. Use regional Swiss rail and bus networks to reach trailheads; for technical climbs consult local alpine guides and hut networks for exact routes and logistics.
Tips for Visiting Zapporthorn #
- The Zapporthorn is remote and steep; approach requires alpine experience and appropriate equipment.
- Check local alpine club routes and weather forecasts; mountain conditions can change rapidly in the Grisons.
- Many approaches are long; plan for a full day from the nearest valley settlements or use mountain huts where available.
Best Time to Visit Zapporthorn #
High-alpine travel is best in summer; winter ascents demand technical skills and careful avalanche planning.
Weather & Climate near Zapporthorn #
Zapporthorn's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 7°C. Abundant rainfall (1224 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
