What are the cycling conditions like in Col de Fontbelle?

🌦️ Seasonal conditions for cyclists ❄️ Winter (Dec–Mar) Snow in Haute-Provence mountains typically falls Nov–May and can settle down to 1000–1600 m depending on exposure. Snowfall is usually light and melts quickly , but freezing temps are common. High valleys in Provence can reach −30 °C extremes. Region climate mixes Mediterranean + alpine influences → harsh winters possible at altitude. 👉 Cycling reality: Rideable some winter days, but snow/ice likely after storms or on shaded sections. Unpredictable. 🌱 Spring (Apr–Jun) Snow decreases fast because it’s usually light and melts rapidly. Large daily temperature swings (>10 °C common). 👉 Cycling reality: Best early-season window = late April–June . Watch for: melting snow runoff, gravel, occasional late snow. ☀️ Summer (Jul–Aug) Very hot summers inland, sometimes >30 °C even at elevation. Frequent mountain thunderstorms mid-June → mid-Aug. Region gets 2550–2850 sunshine hours/year. 👉 Cycling reality: Best overall riding season. Expect: heat exposure on climbs sudden storms strong sun radiation 🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) Rain is rare but can be brief and torrential , especially in autumn. Snow may begin returning in November. 👉 Cycling reality: Great conditions in September–October; early winter conditions possible by late November. 🌬️ General mountain weather traits here Typical for Alpes-de-Haute-Provence: Dry air, little fog (<20 days/year) Few rainy days (<90/year) but intense storms Large temperature swings day/night ➡️ Translation for riders: stable visibility + sudden extremes 🚴 Special cycling notes The pass itself is open year-round, but occasional temporary road closures can happen for events or local conditions. Being only ~1300 m, it is lower-altitude alpine → snow is possible but not persistent like high Alpine cols. ✅ Short cyclist summary Col de Fontbelle is technically open all year , but realistic riding season is: Best: May–October Possible: April & November (weather dependent) Risky: December–March (snow/ice likely) Expect: hot, sunny summers occasional violent storms mild but variable shoulder seasons light but unpredictable winter snow

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Detailed cycling weather forecast for Col de Fontbelle. See wind direction, temperature and rain along the entire climb and descent.

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Pass Information

1,304m

Elevation

Current status: open

Opening Period: Ganzjährig offen

Wed

11 Mar

water_drop

Rain showers

06:54 — 18:35

7° / 1°

Precipitation 5 mm

Humidity 94 %

🌦️ Seasonal conditions for cyclists

❄️ Winter (Dec–Mar)

Snow in Haute-Provence mountains typically falls Nov–May and can settle down to 1000–1600 m depending on exposure.
Snowfall is usually light and melts quickly, but freezing temps are common.
High valleys in Provence can reach −30 °C extremes.
Region climate mixes Mediterranean + alpine influences → harsh winters possible at altitude.

👉 Cycling reality:
Rideable some winter days, but snow/ice likely after storms or on shaded sections. Unpredictable.

🌱 Spring (Apr–Jun)

Snow decreases fast because it’s usually light and melts rapidly.
Large daily temperature swings (>10 °C common).

👉 Cycling reality:
Best early-season window = late April–June.
Watch for: melting snow runoff, gravel, occasional late snow.

☀️ Summer (Jul–Aug)

Very hot summers inland, sometimes >30 °C even at elevation.
Frequent mountain thunderstorms mid-June → mid-Aug.
Region gets 2550–2850 sunshine hours/year.

👉 Cycling reality:
Best overall riding season. Expect:

heat exposure on climbs
sudden storms
strong sun radiation

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Rain is rare but can be brief and torrential, especially in autumn.
Snow may begin returning in November.

👉 Cycling reality:
Great conditions in September–October; early winter conditions possible by late November.

🌬️ General mountain weather traits here

Typical for Alpes-de-Haute-Provence:

Dry air, little fog (<20 days/year)
Few rainy days (<90/year) but intense storms
Large temperature swings day/night

➡️ Translation for riders: stable visibility + sudden extremes

🚴 Special cycling notes

The pass itself is open year-round, but occasional temporary road closures can happen for events or local conditions.
Being only ~1300 m, it is lower-altitude alpine → snow is possible but not persistent like high Alpine cols.

✅ Short cyclist summary

Col de Fontbelle is technically open all year, but realistic riding season is:

Best: May–October
Possible: April & November (weather dependent)
Risky: December–March (snow/ice likely)

Expect:

hot, sunny summers
occasional violent storms
mild but variable shoulder seasons
light but unpredictable winter snow

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Location

Weather Forecast

Next 7 Days

Wed

11 Mar

water_drop

Rain showers

06:54 — 18:35

7° / 1°

Precipitation 5 mm

Humidity 94 %

Thu

12 Mar

water_drop

Rain showers

06:52 — 18:37

9° / 2°

Precipitation 3 mm

Humidity 94 %

Fri

13 Mar

foggy

Fog

06:51 — 18:38

9° / 3°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 98 %

Sat

14 Mar

ac_unit

Snow

06:49 — 18:39

3° / -2°

Precipitation 20 mm

Humidity 99 %

Sun

15 Mar

ac_unit

Snow

06:47 — 18:40

9° / -2°

Precipitation 1 mm

Humidity 78 %

Mon

16 Mar

cloud

Overcast

06:45 — 18:42

9° / 2°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 71 %

Tue

17 Mar

cloud

Overcast

06:43 — 18:43

11° / 3°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 69 %

Climate Overview

Month	Temp Day	Temp Night	Sunny Days	Sun Hours	Rain Days	Precipitation	Humidity	UV Index	Day Length
Jan	5°C	-2°C	20	6.1h	18	115 mm	75 %	2	9h 18m
Feb	7°C	-2°C	23	8.1h	10	33 mm	73 %	3	10h 29m
Mar	9°C	-1°C	27	9.7h	14	126 mm	70 %	4	11h 57m
Apr	12°C	2°C	27	10.6h	20	177 mm	68 %	5	13h 29m
May	15°C	5°C	31	13.1h	21	106 mm	65 %	6	14h 47m
Jun	23°C	13°C	30	14.3h	12	47 mm	67 %	7	15h 27m
Jul	22°C	11°C	31	14.0h	11	49 mm	66 %	8	15h 7m
Aug	23°C	12°C	28	12.3h	9	59 mm	68 %	7	13h 57m
Sep	17°C	8°C	29	11.0h	11	73 mm	70 %	5	12h 29m
Oct	12°C	4°C	25	9.0h	14	92 mm	72 %	4	10h 58m
Nov	8°C	0°C	24	7.3h	12	79 mm	76 %	2	9h 37m
Dec	7°C	-1°C	20	6.4h	8	70 mm	77 %	2	8h 55m