Place to visit
Tête de Valpelline, Switzerland: what it is and when to go
Tête de Valpelline is a natural site in Switzerland (Arolla), at 3,802 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Natural site · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Switzerland
- Elevation
- 3,802 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- LUG Agno, 103 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 45.97462, 7.58167
What it is and where
Tête de Valpelline is a natural site in Switzerland (Arolla), at 3,802 m above sea level. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Arolla, where this site lists 104 more places to see, 7.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.97462, 7.58167; the nearest main airport is Lugano Airport (LUG, Agno), 103 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Switzerland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tête de Valpelline is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 3,802 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:50
- FebBetter not10:07
- MarBetter not11:37
- AprBetter not13:19
- MayBetter not14:45
- JunPossible15:32
- JulBest time15:12
- AugBest time13:58
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:39
- NovBetter not9:12
- DecBetter not8:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | July to September | June and October |
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Tête de Valpelline has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Switzerland
To enter Switzerland there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Switzerland checklist. Currency: Swiss franc (CHF); plugs: Type J · 230 V · 50 Hz (the European type C fits; the three-pin Schuko doesn't); emergencies: 112 · 117 police · 144 ambulance · 1414 air rescue (Rega).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tête BlancheNature · Mountains1.4 km
- Tsa de Tsan GlacierGlacier1.4 km
- Dent d'HérensMountain in the Pennine Alps1.9 km
- Grandes Murailles GlacierGlacier2.4 km
- Punta Maria CristinaMountain in Switzerland3.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Switzerland guide.
More in Switzerland: Nature
- Matterhorn: mountain in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy
- Eiger: mountain in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland
- Jungfrau: one of the main summits of the Bernese Alps in Switzerland (4,158m / 13,642 ft)
- Aletsch Glacier: glacier in Switzerland
- Dufourspitze: highest mountain of Switzerland
- Rhine Falls: waterfall on the Rhein River in Switzerland
Every Switzerland place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tête de Valpelline?
It is a natural site in Switzerland. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Tête de Valpelline?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 3,802 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28.
How do you get to Tête de Valpelline?
The nearest main airport is Lugano Airport (LUG), 103 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Switzerland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Switzerland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tête Blanche, Tsa de Tsan Glacier, Dent d'Hérens. The rest is in the Switzerland guide.
Keep reading
- Arolla104 places to see in and around Arolla, Switzerland: Matterhorn, Dent Blanche, Dent d'Hérens. Best time: July to September.
- Nature1863 places for nature in Switzerland, from Matterhorn to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SwitzerlandBefore travelling to Switzerland: 7 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Switzerland is in Schengen but not in the EU or the European Economic Area, and tha…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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