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.
Zapporthorn at a Glance#
Address: Zapporthorn, Grisons (Graubünden), Switzerland - alpine peak in the 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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -12° - -7° | -17° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 5.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -7° | -18° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 5.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -12° - -6° | -16° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 93% | 5.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -10° - -5° | -14° | 103 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -5° - -1° | -8° | 93 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 113 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 124 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -9° - -4° | -13° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 5.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -5° | -16° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 5.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
