What mountains can you climb in March?

Tromsdalstinden (1,238 m), Kolåstinden (1,432 m), Piz Sesvenna (3,204 m), Bentsjordtinden (1,169 m) and Puig de Massanella (1,364 m) are among the 40 peaks in their best season in March. March brings longer days and a settling snowpack: prime ski-touring time in the Alps and Scandinavia, and the start of spring hiking in the south.

What is an easy mountain to climb in March?

Bentsjordtinden (1,169 m): the normal route from Vollstad via Sandhaugen and the west ridge, graded T3, about 5h up. It is in the Scandinavian Mountains, Norway.

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Best Peaks to Climb in March

March brings longer days and a settling snowpack: prime ski-touring time in the Alps and Scandinavia, and the start of spring hiking in the south.

These 40 peaks are rated in their best season in March, the classics first. Most are in the Alps, Scandinavian Mountains and Macaronesia. Each row shows the normal route, its grade, the usual best months and, where there is one, a note on conditions in March.

Peaks: 40
Highest: 3,449 m; Rinderhorn
Countries: 9

The List

Tromsdalstinden, 1,238 m, Scandinavian Mountains · NorwayScandinavian Mountains · NorwayHike
1,238 m
Summer route from Tromsdalen via the north-west ridge · T3 · 5h up · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Prime ski-touring month
Kolåstinden, 1,432 m, Sunnmørsalpene · NorwaySunnmørsalpene · NorwayEasy alpine
1,432 m
From Standaleidet via Kvanndalen, Stretet and Kolåsbreen · PD- · 4h up · best Mar–May · GPX
March: Ski touring; check avalanche forecast
Piz Sesvenna, 3,204 m, Sesvenna Range · SwitzerlandSesvenna Range · SwitzerlandAlpine hike
3,204 m
From Schlinig via the Sesvennahütte, Fuorcla Sesvenna, Vadret da Sesvenna and the east ridge · F+ · I+ · 6h 45m up · 2 days · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Main ski-touring season
Bentsjordtinden, 1,169 m, Scandinavian Mountains · NorwayScandinavian Mountains · NorwayMountain hike
1,169 m
From Vollstad via Sandhaugen and the west ridge · T3 · 5h up · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Ski touring; check varsom.no
Puig de Massanella, 1,364 m, Serra de Tramuntana · SpainSerra de Tramuntana · SpainMountain hike
1,364 m
From the Coll de sa Batalla via the Comafreda estate and the Font de s'Avenc · T3 · 5h 15m up · best Mar–May · GPX
Morro de la Agujereada, 1,957 m, Macaronesia · SpainMacaronesia · SpainEasy alpine
1,957 m
Scramble from the Pico de las Nieves viewpoint · II · T5 · 15m up · best Mar–Jun · GPX
Pico de Malpaso, 1,500 m, Macaronesia · SpainMacaronesia · SpainHike
1,500 m
From the Cruz de los Reyes by the Camino de la Virgen · T2 · 45m up · best Mar–Jun · GPX
Alto de Garajonay, 1,487 m, Macaronesia · SpainMacaronesia · SpainEasy walk
1,487 m
National Park Ruta 7 from El Contadero · T1 · 45m up · best Mar–Jun · GPX
March: Spring flowering of broom and tree heath
La Torrecilla, 1,919 m, Cordillera Penibética · SpainCordillera Penibética · SpainHike
1,919 m
From Los Quejigales via the Cañada del Cuerno and Puerto de los Pilones · T2 · 3h 30m up · best Mar–May · GPX
Langlitinden, 1,276 m, Andørja · NorwayAndørja · NorwayMountain hike
1,276 m
From Straumbotn via Innerholvatnet · T3 · 4h 45m up · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Best ski-touring month; longer days
Monte Linas, 1,236 m, Sardinia · ItalySardinia · ItalyMountain hike
1,236 m
From Ponte Riu Piras through Canali Mau to Genn'e Impì and along the south-east ridge · T3 · 4h up · best Mar–May · GPX
Skittendalstinden, 1,306 m, Scandinavian Mountains · NorwayScandinavian Mountains · NorwayMountain hike
1,306 m
From Bogen via Blåvatnhytta and the south-west gully · T3 · 8h 15m up · 2 days · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Ski touring; check varsom.no
Karambola, 1,413 m, Attica · GreeceAttica · GreeceHike
1,413 m
Karavola loop from the Bafi refuge · T2 · 1h 45m up · best Mar–Jun · GPX
Istinden, 1,494 m, Lyngen Alps · NorwayLyngen Alps · NorwayEasy alpine
1,494 m
South face from Ura via the glacier arm east of Urdkjerringa · PD+ · 5h 30m up · best Mar–May · GPX
March: Start of the main ski-touring season
Piz Calderas, 3,397 m, Albula Alps · SwitzerlandAlbula Alps · SwitzerlandAlpine hike
3,397 m
From the Chamanna Jenatsch over the Vadret Calderas and the south slope · F · I · 9h 30m up · 2 days · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Main ski-touring season
Makryplagi, 1,369 m, Geraneia · GreeceGeraneia · GreeceMountain hike
1,369 m
From Dartiza via the Treis Portes saddle · T3 · 6h 15m up · best Mar–May · GPX
March: Cool, clear days; springs flowing
Tsal, 1,415 m, Rhodope Mountains · GreeceRhodope Mountains · GreeceMountain hike
1,415 m
From Gerakas up the Gerakas stream path · T3 · 4h up · best Mar–May · GPX
March: Good conditions
Lavangstinden, 1,214 m, Scandinavian Mountains · NorwayScandinavian Mountains · NorwayMountain hike
1,214 m
From Nakkedalen via Vargedalen · T3 · 4h up · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Ski touring; check varsom.no
Vanntinden, 1,032 m, Vanna · NorwayVanna · NorwayMountain hike
1,032 m
From Kvalvåg via Steinhytta and the west ridge · T3 · 4h up · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Popular ski-touring month
Sætertinden, 1,095 m, Hinnøya · NorwayHinnøya · NorwayMountain hike
1,095 m
From Årbogen via the south-east ridge · T3 · 4h 15m up · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Ski touring; longer days
Isskardtindane, 1,440 m, Lyngen Alps · NorwayLyngen Alps · NorwayEasy alpine
1,440 m
Trollvasstinden from Toften via Trollhytta, Stortinddalen, the north couloir and the west ridge · PD+ · 6h 45m up · best Mar–May · GPX
March: Prime ski season
Nona, 1,011 m, Grytøya · NorwayGrytøya · NorwayAlpine hike
1,011 m
From Vaskinn via Vadskinndalsvatnet and the west ridge · T4 · 4h up · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Best ski-touring month
Trollfjellet, 1,009 m, Tjeldøya · NorwayTjeldøya · NorwayMountain hike
1,009 m
From Dragland via Reinsjøen · T3 · 4h 15m up · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Best ski-touring month; check avalanche forecast
Rasmustinden, 1,224 m, Scandinavian Mountains · NorwayScandinavian Mountains · NorwayMountain hike
1,224 m
From Luneng via Tiurdalen and the south-west ridge · T3 · 4h 45m up · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Ski touring; check varsom.no
Wildhorn, 3,250 m, Wildhorn Group · SwitzerlandWildhorn Group · SwitzerlandAlpine hike
3,250 m
From the north-east via the Wildhornhütte · F · T4 · 7h up · 2 days · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Classic ski tour
Piz Lagrev, 3,165 m, Albula Alps · SwitzerlandAlbula Alps · SwitzerlandEasy alpine
3,165 m
From Alp Güglia via Lej Lagrev, the Vadret Lagrev and the north-east ridge · PD- · T4 · 4h 15m up · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Classic ski-tour season
Wildstrubel, 3,244 m, Wildstrubel Group · SwitzerlandWildstrubel Group · SwitzerlandAlpine hike
3,244 m
From the Gemmipass via the Lämmerenhütte and the Wildstrubelgletscher · F · 4h 45m up · 2 days · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Classic ski tours and traverses
Vidova gora, 780 m, Brač · CroatiaBrač · CroatiaHike
780 m
Vela staza from Bol · T2 · 4h 15m up · best Mar–May · GPX
Ithome, 805 m, Messenia · GreeceMessenia · GreeceHike
805 m
From Mavromati by the zigzag track · T2 · 2h up · best Mar–May · GPX
March: Green slopes, spring flowers
Monte San Giorgio, 1,097 m, Mountain range Piambello-Campo dei Fiori-Nudo · SwitzerlandMountain range Piambello-Campo dei Fiori-Nudo · SwitzerlandHike
1,097 m
From Meride via Cassina · T2 · 2h 15m up · best Mar–May · GPX
March: Spring flowers in the woods
Penteliko Mountain, 1,109 m, Attica · GreeceAttica · GreeceAlpine hike
1,109 m
From Nea Penteli via Davelis Cave and the quarries · T4 · 3h up · best Mar–May · GPX
Pizzo Rotondo, 3,192 m, Saint-Gotthard Massif · SwitzerlandSaint-Gotthard Massif · SwitzerlandEasy alpine
3,192 m
South ridge from the Capanna Piansecco · PD+ · II · 6h up · 2 days · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Main ski-touring season
Cumbre Vieja, 1,949 m, La Palma · SpainLa Palma · SpainHike
1,949 m
Ruta de los Volcanes from the Refugio El Pilar · T2 · 3h 15m up · best Mar–May · GPX
Mount Pellegrino, 594 m, Appennino Siculo · ItalyAppennino Siculo · ItalyEasy walk
594 m
Scala Vecchia pilgrims' stair to the Santuario di Santa Rosalia and the summit · T1 · 2h 15m up · best Mar–May · GPX
Zengő, 682 m, Mecsek · HungaryMecsek · HungaryHike
682 m
From Hosszúhetény on the yellow triangle · T2 · 2h up · best Mar–Jun · GPX
Augstenberg, 3,230 m, Silvretta Alps · Switzerland, AustriaSilvretta Alps · Switzerland, AustriaEasy alpine
3,230 m
From the Jamtalhütte via the Chalausferner and Fuorcla Chalaus · PD- · I · 9h 30m up · 2 days · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Main ski-touring season
Rinderhorn, 3,449 m, Gletscherhorn-Blümlisalp-Balmhorn Group · SwitzerlandGletscherhorn-Blümlisalp-Balmhorn Group · SwitzerlandEasy alpine
3,449 m
North ridge and NW flank from Schwarenbach · PD · 6h 30m up · 2 days · best Mar–Apr · GPX
March: Classic ski-touring season
Tibidabo, 517 m, Serra de Collserola · SpainSerra de Collserola · SpainEasy walk
517 m
From Baixador de Vallvidrera via the Font del Canet · T1 · 1h 30m up · best Oct–May · GPX
Ta' Dmejrek, 253 m, Dingli Cliffs · MaltaDingli Cliffs · MaltaEasy walk
253 m
From the Magdalene Chapel along Triq Panoramika · T1 · 1h up · best Feb–May · GPX
Vulcano, 389 m, Aeolian Islands · ItalyAeolian Islands · ItalyHike
389 m
Gran Cratere from Vulcano Porto · T2 · 1h 45m up · best Mar–May · GPX
March: Cool, clear days

Questions

What mountains can you climb in March?: Tromsdalstinden (1,238 m), Kolåstinden (1,432 m), Piz Sesvenna (3,204 m), Bentsjordtinden (1,169 m) and Puig de Massanella (1,364 m) are among the 40 peaks in their best season in March. March brings longer days and a settling snowpack: prime ski-touring time in the Alps and Scandinavia, and the start of spring hiking in the south.
What is an easy mountain to climb in March?: Bentsjordtinden (1,169 m): the normal route from Vollstad via Sandhaugen and the west ridge, graded T3, about 5h up. It is in the Scandinavian Mountains, Norway.