What are the cycling conditions like in Col du Chalet-à-Gobet?

🌦️ Year-Round Climate Overview Winter (Dec–Feb) Cold and potential snow: Average temperatures often around or slightly above freezing in December–February, with frequent snowfall days. Snow accumulation: Snow can fall on about ~40 days per year; more likely in these months. Cycling considerations: Snow, ice, and wet roads are common. Even if the pass road is technically open (it’s a low-elevation pass), conditions may be slippery or challenging without winter cycling gear and caution. Spring (Mar–May) Cool to mild: Temperatures generally rise from March into May. In early spring, snow/ice can still linger. Rain and wet days: Spring has frequent wet days, especially in May, so expect variable conditions with wet surfaces. Cycling: Late March–April can still be chilly; best conditions usually arrive in May . Summer (Jun–Aug) Warm and comfortable: Average highs ~20–22 °C, with long daylight and lots of sunshine. Rainfall risk: Thunderstorms and showers can happen, especially in the afternoon/evening. Cycling: This is the best season — warm temps, long days, and fewer snow/ice issues. Autumn (Sep–Nov) Cooling trend: Temps drop and rain frequency increases again. Transition to winter: By late November, first snowfalls become likely. Cycling: Pleasant early fall, but by late October–November conditions can be wet and transitional. 🚴 Road Accessibility & Seasonality The road over Col du Chalet-à-Gobet isn’t a high Alpine pass , and **there are generally no fixed seasonal closures like at higher passes. It is kept open for regular traffic year-round. Road closure due to heavy snow is weather-dependent rather than based on a formal winter closure schedule. At this relatively low elevation (≈873 m), the pass itself is normally accessible for cyclists all year , but winter conditions (ice, snow, slush) may dramatically affect safety. 🚴 What to Expect for Cyclists by Season SeasonTypical ConditionsNotes for Cyclists Winter | Cold, potential snow/ice | Risky on road; consider studded tires & winter gear Spring | Cool & wet early, improving later | Best later in season (May) Summer | Warm & sunny (with thunderstorms possible) | Ideal cycling conditions Autumn | Cooling + wetter | Great early fall, tougher late season 🧭 Tips for Planning Summer (June–August): Most enjoyable and reliable for road cycling. Spring/Early Autumn: Be prepared for wet roads, possible cold snaps. Winter: Only for experienced riders with appropriate gear (cleats, winter tires) and checking forecast before riding. Road status: While the road doesn’t routinely close by a fixed calendar, temporary closures can occur after heavy snow , and conditions may be slippery even if open. 🏁 Short Summary Col du Chalet-à-Gobet is a low-elevation pass near Lausanne that’s generally accessible year-round , but weather conditions vary a lot by season. Summer offers the clearest and warmest weather for cycling , while winter brings cold, snow, and potentially unsafe surfaces . Spring and autumn can be very pleasant but more unpredictable with rain and occasional late/early snow. Always check specific weather forecasts before heading out.

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Pass Information

872m

Elevation

Current status: open

Opening Period: Ganzjährig offen

Current Conditions

Chalet-à-Gobet open for all vehicles.

Wed

11 Mar

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Rain showers

06:53 — 18:32

9° / 5°

Precipitation 7 mm

Humidity 99 %

🌦️ Year-Round Climate Overview

Winter (Dec–Feb)

Cold and potential snow: Average temperatures often around or slightly above freezing in December–February, with frequent snowfall days.
Snow accumulation: Snow can fall on about ~40 days per year; more likely in these months.
Cycling considerations: Snow, ice, and wet roads are common. Even if the pass road is technically open (it’s a low-elevation pass), conditions may be slippery or challenging without winter cycling gear and caution.

Spring (Mar–May)

Cool to mild: Temperatures generally rise from March into May. In early spring, snow/ice can still linger.
Rain and wet days: Spring has frequent wet days, especially in May, so expect variable conditions with wet surfaces.
Cycling: Late March–April can still be chilly; best conditions usually arrive in May.

Summer (Jun–Aug)

Warm and comfortable: Average highs ~20–22 °C, with long daylight and lots of sunshine.
Rainfall risk: Thunderstorms and showers can happen, especially in the afternoon/evening.
Cycling: This is the best season — warm temps, long days, and fewer snow/ice issues.

Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Cooling trend: Temps drop and rain frequency increases again.
Transition to winter: By late November, first snowfalls become likely.
Cycling: Pleasant early fall, but by late October–November conditions can be wet and transitional.

🚴 Road Accessibility & Seasonality

The road over Col du Chalet-à-Gobet isn’t a high Alpine pass, and **there are generally no fixed seasonal closures like at higher passes. It is kept open for regular traffic year-round. Road closure due to heavy snow is weather-dependent rather than based on a formal winter closure schedule.
At this relatively low elevation (≈873 m), the pass itself is normally accessible for cyclists all year, but winter conditions (ice, snow, slush) may dramatically affect safety.

🚴 What to Expect for Cyclists by Season

🧭 Tips for Planning

Summer (June–August): Most enjoyable and reliable for road cycling.
Spring/Early Autumn: Be prepared for wet roads, possible cold snaps.
Winter: Only for experienced riders with appropriate gear (cleats, winter tires) and checking forecast before riding.
Road status: While the road doesn’t routinely close by a fixed calendar, temporary closures can occur after heavy snow, and conditions may be slippery even if open.

🏁 Short Summary

Col du Chalet-à-Gobet is a low-elevation pass near Lausanne that’s generally accessible year-round, but weather conditions vary a lot by season. Summer offers the clearest and warmest weather for cycling, while winter brings cold, snow, and potentially unsafe surfaces. Spring and autumn can be very pleasant but more unpredictable with rain and occasional late/early snow. Always check specific weather forecasts before heading out.

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Weather Forecast

Next 7 Days

Wed

11 Mar

water_drop

Rain showers

06:53 — 18:32

9° / 5°

Precipitation 7 mm

Humidity 99 %

Thu

12 Mar

cloud

Moderate rain

06:51 — 18:34

9° / 2°

Precipitation 5 mm

Humidity 99 %

Fri

13 Mar

cloud

Overcast

06:49 — 18:35

10° / 2°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 91 %

Sat

14 Mar

water_drop

Rain showers

06:47 — 18:36

7° / -1°

Precipitation 30 mm

Humidity 99 %

Sun

15 Mar

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Snow

06:45 — 18:38

3° / -2°

Precipitation 1 mm

Humidity 98 %

Mon

16 Mar

cloud

Overcast

06:43 — 18:39

8° / 0°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 92 %

Tue

17 Mar

cloud

Overcast

06:41 — 18:41

11° / 1°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 87 %

Climate Overview

Month	Temp Day	Temp Night	Sunny Days	Sun Hours	Rain Days	Precipitation	Humidity	UV Index	Day Length
Jan	3°C	-2°C	19	5.6h	19	156 mm	75 %	2	9h 4m
Feb	6°C	-1°C	19	7.2h	11	32 mm	73 %	3	10h 20m
Mar	9°C	1°C	25	8.9h	13	59 mm	70 %	4	11h 56m
Apr	13°C	4°C	28	10.8h	15	87 mm	68 %	5	13h 36m
May	15°C	7°C	26	10.9h	22	119 mm	65 %	6	15h 2m
Jun	23°C	14°C	28	13.4h	12	84 mm	67 %	7	15h 46m
Jul	21°C	13°C	31	12.8h	20	155 mm	66 %	8	15h 23m
Aug	23°C	14°C	30	12.0h	12	132 mm	68 %	7	14h 7m
Sep	16°C	10°C	25	8.9h	22	251 mm	70 %	5	12h 31m
Oct	11°C	5°C	21	6.8h	13	181 mm	72 %	4	10h 52m
Nov	7°C	1°C	17	6.0h	15	171 mm	76 %	2	9h 24m
Dec	5°C	-1°C	20	6.3h	10	31 mm	77 %	2	8h 38m