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Detailed cycling weather forecast for Col de La Bonette Restefond. See wind direction, temperature and rain along the entire climb and descent.
✓ Open
Pass Information
2,715m
Elevation
Current status:
closed
Opening Period:
Ganzjährig offen
Current Conditions
Due to unfavorable weather conditions, access to the Col de la Bonette (RM 2205 – St Dalmas-le-Selvage) is closed in both directions, starting from Clos de Bousieyas, since Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM, for an indefinite period.
Wed
11 Mar
ac_unit
Snow
06:52
—
18:33
-4°
/
-6°
Precipitation
0 mm
Humidity
99 %
⛰️ Col de la Bonette — yearly weather & cycling conditions guide
🗓️ Typical opening / closing period
- The pass is closed in winter due to snow and only reopens after clearing operations.
- It is generally open May–June → October, depending on snowpack.
- Many sources note a practical window of mid-June to mid-October in average years.
- Some seasons it opens earlier (early May) or later if winter is heavy.
- Closure can also occur suddenly due to landslides or storms.
👉 Example seasonal listing (2026 forecast) shows Restefond-La Bonette closed with provisional opening ~7 June, illustrating variability.
🌦️ Seasonal conditions cyclists should expect
❄️ Winter (Nov–Apr)
- Road closed; average ~2 m of snow accumulates.
- Avalanche risk, ice, and no snow clearing beyond winter sports access zones.
- Even approaches may require winter tyres or chains for vehicles.
Cycling: not feasible except ski-mountaineering style touring.
🌱 Spring (May–mid-Jun)
- Opening period depends entirely on snow melt.
- Early season riding often features high snow walls along the road.
- Rapid weather swings: sun → sleet → wind in hours.
Cycling tip: bring winter gloves + rain shell even if valley temps feel warm.
☀️ Summer (mid-Jun–Aug)
- Peak riding season.
- Still naturally cool at altitude even when valleys are hot.
- Weather can change suddenly and temperature drops sharply after sunset.
- Strong winds common above 2500 m.
Cycling tip: UV exposure is intense due to altitude — sunscreen + hydration essential.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Oct)
- Stable weather early in season but colder mornings.
- Landscape turns golden; visibility often excellent.
- Increasing risk of early snowstorms → sudden closure.
Cycling tip: mornings can be near freezing even if afternoons are mild.
🌡️ General climate characteristics (important for riders)
- Altitude of pass road ≈ 2800 m → temperature ~15–20 °C colder than valleys (standard lapse rate principle).
- Thin air → reduced oxygen → noticeable effort increase.
- Wind exposure above treeline with zero shelter for final kilometers.
- No services near summit (last facilities far below).
🚴 Short cyclist summary
Ride window: mid-June → late September is safest.
Best month: July or early September.
Main risks: sudden storms, cold descents, strong winds, late snow.
Rule: treat it like high-mountain terrain — even in summer carry layers + food + lights.
Best month: July or early September.
Main risks: sudden storms, cold descents, strong winds, late snow.
Rule: treat it like high-mountain terrain — even in summer carry layers + food + lights.
Check weather on own route
Location
Weather Forecast
Next 7 Days
Wed
11 Mar
ac_unit
Snow
06:52
—
18:33
-4°
/
-6°
Precipitation
0 mm
Humidity
99 %
Thu
12 Mar
ac_unit
Snow showers
06:50
—
18:34
-2°
/
-6°
Precipitation
1 mm
Humidity
100 %
Fri
13 Mar
cloud
Overcast
06:48
—
18:35
-2°
/
-6°
Precipitation
0 mm
Humidity
89 %
Sat
14 Mar
ac_unit
Snow
06:46
—
18:37
-5°
/
-8°
Precipitation
27 mm
Humidity
99 %
Sun
15 Mar
ac_unit
Snow showers
06:44
—
18:38
-5°
/
-8°
Precipitation
3 mm
Humidity
99 %
Mon
16 Mar
cloud
Overcast
06:43
—
18:39
1°
/
-5°
Precipitation
0 mm
Humidity
86 %
Tue
17 Mar
cloud
Overcast
06:41
—
18:40
2°
/
-3°
Precipitation
0 mm
Humidity
82 %
Climate Overview
Climate Overview
| Month |
Temp Day
|
Temp Night
|
Sunny Days
|
Sun Hours
|
Rain Days
|
Precipitation
|
Humidity
|
UV Index
|
Day Length
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -5°C | -14°C | 19 | 6.2h | 21 | 144 mm | 75 % | 2 | 9h 18m |
| Feb | -3°C | -13°C | 21 | 8.1h | 9 | 13 mm | 73 % | 3 | 10h 28m |
| Mar | -3°C | -12°C | 27 | 9.4h | 13 | 111 mm | 70 % | 4 | 11h 57m |
| Apr | 1°C | -8°C | 26 | 10.4h | 13 | 116 mm | 68 % | 5 | 13h 29m |
| May | 7°C | -4°C | 31 | 12.7h | 21 | 109 mm | 65 % | 6 | 14h 48m |
| Jun | 16°C | 4°C | 30 | 14.2h | 17 | 41 mm | 67 % | 7 | 15h 28m |
| Jul | 14°C | 2°C | 31 | 14.3h | 13 | 45 mm | 66 % | 8 | 15h 7m |
| Aug | 16°C | 4°C | 28 | 12.2h | 15 | 51 mm | 68 % | 7 | 13h 58m |
| Sep | 10°C | -1°C | 29 | 10.9h | 12 | 46 mm | 70 % | 5 | 12h 29m |
| Oct | 6°C | -4°C | 27 | 9.0h | 11 | 95 mm | 72 % | 4 | 10h 58m |
| Nov | -1°C | -10°C | 24 | 7.3h | 12 | 96 mm | 76 % | 2 | 9h 37m |
| Dec | -3°C | -12°C | 19 | 6.0h | 13 | 61 mm | 77 % | 2 | 8h 54m |