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Detailed cycling weather forecast for Col du Sarraut. See wind direction, temperature and rain along the entire climb and descent.
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Pass Information
980m
Elevation
Current status:
open
Opening Period:
Ganzjährig offen
Wed
11 Mar
water_drop
Light rain
06:55
—
18:36
10°
/
4°
Precipitation
4 mm
Humidity
95 %
📍 Basic Info — Col de Sarraut
- Altitude: approx. 980 m above sea level — relatively low compared to high Alpine passes.
- Region: Alpes‑de‑Haute‑Provence, southern French Alps (Préalpes de Digne).
- Climbs from both sides are long but moderate — gentle gradients and pastoral scenery common.
📅 Seasonal Opening / Rideability
Unlike very high Alpine passes (2 000 m +) that close in winter due to snow Col de Sarraut’s lower elevation means it is generally passable most of the year.
However:
However:
- Roads in the Alps (even at ~1 000 m) can still see snow, ice, or temporary closures in late autumn through early spring if weather is bad.
- There’s no widely published official season window for Col de Sarraut specifically (unlike big passes like Galibier). But similar‑elevation passes often become reliably rideable mid‑spring to late autumn (e.g., Apr/May to Oct).
Typical seasonal expectations (general Alps):
🌱 Spring (Mar–May) — snow melt can make surfaces wet or icy early in season; warmer days come by April/May, but carry layers for variability.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — best window for cycling; warmer, mostly dry mornings; thunderstorms can develop especially mid‑afternoon.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Oct) — still pleasant early on; days shorten and chances of rain or early snow increase closer to late Oct.
❄️ Winter (Nov–Feb) — higher chance of snow/ice; roads may remain passable at times, but conditions can change quickly — several Alpine routes at similar altitudes close or become unsafe for cycling in persistent winter weather.
🌱 Spring (Mar–May) — snow melt can make surfaces wet or icy early in season; warmer days come by April/May, but carry layers for variability.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — best window for cycling; warmer, mostly dry mornings; thunderstorms can develop especially mid‑afternoon.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Oct) — still pleasant early on; days shorten and chances of rain or early snow increase closer to late Oct.
❄️ Winter (Nov–Feb) — higher chance of snow/ice; roads may remain passable at times, but conditions can change quickly — several Alpine routes at similar altitudes close or become unsafe for cycling in persistent winter weather.
🌦️ Typical Weather Patterns to Expect
Even at lower elevation, mountain weather is variable and volatile:
- Temperature swings: Valleys warm up strongly in sun, but summits — and exposed spots — stay much cooler.
- Afternoon thunderstorms: Frequent in summer — especially July–August — with rain, gusts, and cooler air at elevation.
- Rapid changes: Clear mornings can shift to clouds, rain, or wind within hours — always check forecast before your ride.
- Wind chill on descents: Even mild summit temps can feel much colder downhill if windy.
🧭 Practical Advice for Cyclists
✔️ Best months: May to September — rideable conditions with lower risk of snow/ice.
✔️ Early starts recommended — avoid afternoon thunderstorms and heat.
✔️ Layered kit — base + wind shell + rain protection; weather shifts fast.
✔️ Check local road status — Alpine roads can get temporary closures after heavy weather.
✔️ Water & nutrition — food/water points are sparse at higher elevations even on smaller passes like Sarraut.
✔️ Early starts recommended — avoid afternoon thunderstorms and heat.
✔️ Layered kit — base + wind shell + rain protection; weather shifts fast.
✔️ Check local road status — Alpine roads can get temporary closures after heavy weather.
✔️ Water & nutrition — food/water points are sparse at higher elevations even on smaller passes like Sarraut.
🧾 Short Summary
Col de Sarraut (≈980 m) sits low in the southern French Alps and doesn’t have a strict published opening/closing like high mountain passes.
- Expect it to be generally passable spring to autumn with the safest riding window from May through September.
- Conditions can vary widely daily — summer storms and cool descents are typical.
- In winter, snow and ice may make the pass unsafe for cycling, even if technically open to traffic.
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Location
Weather Forecast
Next 7 Days
Wed
11 Mar
water_drop
Light rain
06:55
—
18:36
10°
/
4°
Precipitation
4 mm
Humidity
95 %
Thu
12 Mar
water_drop
Rain showers
06:53
—
18:37
12°
/
3°
Precipitation
0 mm
Humidity
93 %
Fri
13 Mar
cloud
Overcast
06:51
—
18:38
12°
/
4°
Precipitation
0 mm
Humidity
83 %
Sat
14 Mar
ac_unit
Snow
06:49
—
18:39
6°
/
0°
Precipitation
20 mm
Humidity
100 %
Sun
15 Mar
cloud
Overcast
06:47
—
18:41
9°
/
1°
Precipitation
0 mm
Humidity
66 %
Mon
16 Mar
cloud
Overcast
06:45
—
18:42
10°
/
2°
Precipitation
0 mm
Humidity
74 %
Tue
17 Mar
cloud
Overcast
06:44
—
18:43
13°
/
1°
Precipitation
0 mm
Humidity
82 %
Climate Overview
Climate Overview
| Month |
Temp Day
|
Temp Night
|
Sunny Days
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Sun Hours
|
Rain Days
|
Precipitation
|
Humidity
|
UV Index
|
Day Length
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | -2°C | 20 | 6.1h | 18 | 114 mm | 75 % | 2 | 9h 17m |
| Feb | 10°C | -1°C | 22 | 8.0h | 9 | 27 mm | 73 % | 3 | 10h 28m |
| Mar | 12°C | 0°C | 26 | 9.5h | 13 | 116 mm | 70 % | 4 | 11h 57m |
| Apr | 16°C | 4°C | 26 | 10.3h | 15 | 148 mm | 68 % | 5 | 13h 29m |
| May | 18°C | 6°C | 31 | 12.8h | 16 | 92 mm | 65 % | 6 | 14h 48m |
| Jun | 27°C | 14°C | 29 | 14.0h | 10 | 46 mm | 67 % | 7 | 15h 28m |
| Jul | 26°C | 12°C | 31 | 13.9h | 5 | 30 mm | 66 % | 8 | 15h 8m |
| Aug | 27°C | 13°C | 29 | 12.1h | 6 | 61 mm | 68 % | 7 | 13h 58m |
| Sep | 20°C | 9°C | 27 | 10.6h | 10 | 97 mm | 70 % | 5 | 12h 29m |
| Oct | 16°C | 5°C | 24 | 8.8h | 8 | 79 mm | 72 % | 4 | 10h 57m |
| Nov | 10°C | 0°C | 24 | 7.4h | 10 | 66 mm | 76 % | 2 | 9h 36m |
| Dec | 8°C | -1°C | 21 | 6.3h | 9 | 124 mm | 77 % | 2 | 8h 54m |