What mountains can you climb in September?

Mulhacén (3,479 m), Monte Cinto (2,706 m), Corno Grande (2,912 m), Musala (2,925 m) and Mount Ida (2,456 m) are among the 40 peaks in their best season in September. September is many climbers' favourite month: settled weather, clear air and fewer people. Huts start closing from mid-month, so check dates before you go.

What is an easy mountain to climb in September?

Pico Ruivo (1,862 m): the normal route, the PR 1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo from Achada do Teixeira, graded T2, about 1h 30m up. It is in the Madeira Island, Portugal.

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Best Peaks to Climb in September

September is many climbers' favourite month: settled weather, clear air and fewer people. Huts start closing from mid-month, so check dates before you go.

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

Peaks: 40
Highest: 3,479 m; Mulhacén
Countries: 15

The List

Mulhacén, 3,479 m, Sierra Nevada · SpainSierra Nevada · SpainHike
3,479 m
South ridge from Capileira via the Alto del Chorrillo · T2 · 9h up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather, fewer people
Monte Cinto, 2,706 m, Monte Cinto massif · FranceMonte Cinto massif · FranceAlpine hike
2,706 m
From Lozzi via the Refuge de l'Ercu and the south shoulder · F · T4 · 7h 30m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Often stable weather and cooler temperatures
Corno Grande, 2,912 m, Gran Sasso d'Italia · ItalyGran Sasso d'Italia · ItalyMountain hike
2,912 m
Via Normale from Campo Imperatore · T3 · 3h 30m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather and fewer people; huts and cable car close in late September
Musala, 2,925 m, Rila · BulgariaRila · BulgariaHike
2,925 m
From Borovets via the Yastrebets gondola, Musala hut and the Ledeno ezero shelter · T2 · 8h 30m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather, fewer people
Mount Ida, 2,456 m, Monti Psiloriti · GreeceMonti Psiloriti · GreeceHike
2,456 m
From the Nida plateau via the Akolita saddle · T2 · 5h 15m up · best Sep–Oct · GPX
September: Pleasant temperatures; crowds for the 14 September feast
Mount Olympus, 2,918 m, Thessalian Mountains · GreeceThessalian Mountains · GreeceAlpine hike
2,918 m
From Prionia via Spilios Agapitos , Skala and the Kakoskala · I · T4 · 8h up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather, fewer people
Mount Pico, 2,351 m, Pico Island · PortugalPico Island · PortugalMountain hike
2,351 m
From Casa da Montanha · T3 · 4h 15m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX
September: Good conditions, slightly fewer people
Gerlachovský štít, 2,655 m, High Tatras · SlovakiaHigh Tatras · SlovakiaEasy alpine
2,655 m
Normal route: up the Velická próba, down the Batizovská próba · PD · II · 8h 45m up · 2 days · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Often the most stable weather
Hochkönig, 2,941 m, Hochkönig mountain range · AustriaHochkönig mountain range · AustriaMountain hike
2,941 m
Normal route from the Arthurhaus via the Mitterfeldalm, Torsäule and Übergossene Alm · T3 · 6h 45m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather, fewer people
Titov Vrv, 2,747 m, Šar Mountains · North MacedoniaŠar Mountains · North MacedoniaHike
2,747 m
From Popova Šapka by the summer trail · T2 · 7h 15m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather, cooler
Hoher Dachstein, 2,995 m, Dachstein Mountains · AustriaDachstein Mountains · AustriaAlpine hike
2,995 m
From the Hunerkogel via the Schulter and Randkluft via ferratas · F · VF B · 2h 45m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Often stable weather and fewer people; Simonyhütte closes in late September
Triglav, 2,864 m, Triglav Group · SloveniaTriglav Group · SloveniaAlpine hike
2,864 m
From Pokljuka via Vodnikov dom and Dom Planika · T4 · VF B · 8h 15m up · 2 days · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Often stable weather and fewer people
Moldoveanu Peak, 2,544 m, Făgăraș Mountains · RomaniaFăgăraș Mountains · RomaniaMountain hike
2,544 m
From Victoria up the Viștea Mare valley via Portița Viștei and Viștea Mare · T4 · 13h 15m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Often the most stable weather
Pachnes, 2,453 m, Lefka Ori · GreeceLefka Ori · GreeceHike
2,453 m
From the end of the Anopolis shepherds' road via Roussies · T2 · 1h 45m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather
Jezercë, 2,694 m, Accursed Mountains · AlbaniaAccursed Mountains · AlbaniaAlpine hike
2,694 m
From the Valbona valley via Rragam and the south slopes · T4 · 7h 15m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Good conditions, fewer people, shorter days
Säntis, 2,501 m, Alpstein · SwitzerlandAlpstein · SwitzerlandMountain hike
2,501 m
From Schwägalp via Tierwis and the Himmelsleiter · T3 · 4h 45m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Often clear; quieter
Torre Cerredo, 2,648 m, Urrieles Massif · SpainUrrieles Massif · SpainEasy alpine
2,648 m
From Pandébano via the Urriellu refuge and Horcada Arenera · F · II+ · T5 · 7h 45m up · 2 days · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Often stable and quieter
Pico Ruivo, 1,862 m, Madeira Island · PortugalMadeira Island · PortugalHike
1,862 m
PR 1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo from Achada do Teixeira · T2 · 1h 30m up · best Apr–Oct · GPX
September: Warm, fewer visitors
Monte Amaro, 2,793 m, Appennino Abruzzese · ItalyAppennino Abruzzese · ItalyMountain hike
2,793 m
Monte Amaro from Rifugio Pomilio via Monte Focalone and the Tre Portoni · T3 · 6h 15m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather, cooler
Vihren, 2,914 m, Pirin · BulgariaPirin · BulgariaMountain hike
2,914 m
From Vihren hut via the Kabata saddle · T3 · 3h 30m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Good, quieter; check minibus and hut opening
Chamechaude, 2,082 m, Chartreuse Mountains · FranceChartreuse Mountains · FranceMountain hike
2,082 m
From Col de Porte via the west slopes · T3 · 3h up · best Jun–Sep · GPX
Zugspitze, 2,962 m, Wetterstein · Germany, AustriaWetterstein · Germany, AustriaMountain hike
2,962 m
From Garmisch-Partenkirchen through the Partnachklamm and the Reintal · T3 · VF A · 11h 45m up · 2 days · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Often stable weather; fewer people
Smolikas, 2,631 m, Pindus · GreecePindus · GreeceMountain hike
2,631 m
From the Smolikas refuge above Palioseli via Drakolimni · T3 · 4h 15m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather, clear views, shorter days
Antelao, 3,264 m, Dolomiti Cadorine · ItalyDolomiti Cadorine · ItalyEasy alpine
3,264 m
Normal route from Forcella Piccola via the Laste · PD+ · II · 9h up · 2 days · best Aug–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather, fewer people; huts close around 20 September
Grintovec, 2,558 m, Central Kamnik–Savinja Alps · SloveniaCentral Kamnik–Savinja Alps · SloveniaMountain hike
2,558 m
From Kamniška Bistrica via Cojzova koča and the Streha · T3 · 6h 30m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather; hut open daily
Mount Giona, 2,510 m, Pindus · GreecePindus · GreeceMountain hike
2,510 m
From Kaloskopi via Kedros and Vathia Lakka · T3 · 6h 15m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX
September: Good conditions
Großer Priel, 2,515 m, Prielgruppe · AustriaPrielgruppe · AustriaAlpine hike
2,515 m
From Hinterstoder via the Prielschutzhaus, Kühkar and Brotfallscharte · T4 · VF A/B · 7h 45m up · 2 days · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Often stable; quieter
Grignone, 2,410 m, Grigna · ItalyGrigna · ItalyMountain hike
2,410 m
From Balisio via the Pialeral · T3 · 6h 15m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX
September: Clear, stable days; hut open daily until mid September
Pointe Percée, 2,750 m, Aravis Range · FranceAravis Range · FranceEasy alpine
2,750 m
Voie normale from the Col des Annes via the Refuge de Gramusset · PD · II · T5 · 4h 15m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
Jôf di Montasio, 2,754 m, Catena Jôf Fuârt-Montasio · ItalyCatena Jôf Fuârt-Montasio · ItalyAlpine hike
2,754 m
Via Normale by the Scala Pipan from the Montasio plateau · F · I+ · VF B/C · 5h up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather, fewer people
Mount Parnassus, 2,457 m, Mount Parnassus massif · GreeceMount Parnassus massif · GreeceHike
2,457 m
From the Kelaria ski centre via Profitis Ilias and Portes · T2 · 4h 30m up · best Sep–Oct · GPX
September: Stable weather, cooler
Puy de Sancy, 1,885 m, Monts Dore · FranceMonts Dore · FranceEasy walk
1,885 m
From the Mont-Dore cable car station via the Col de la Cabane, descent by the Val de Courre · T2 · 2h 15m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX
September: Quieter; settled weather
Monte Cimone, 2,165 m, Appennino Modenese · ItalyAppennino Modenese · ItalyHike
2,165 m
From Lago della Ninfa via Salto della Capra and Pian Cavallaro · T2 · 3h up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Quieter; lifts only on some weekends
Pietrosul Rodnei, 2,303 m, Eastern Carpathians · RomaniaEastern Carpathians · RomaniaMountain hike
2,303 m
From Borșa via the Iezer weather station and Lake Iezer · T3 · 6h 45m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather, fewer people
Botev Peak, 2,376 m, Balkan Mountains · BulgariaBalkan Mountains · BulgariaHike
2,376 m
From Apriltsi via Pleven Hut and Botev Shelter · T2 · 4h 30m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Often stable and clear
Birkkarspitze, 2,749 m, Karwendel · AustriaKarwendel · AustriaAlpine hike
2,749 m
From Scharnitz via the Karwendeltal, Karwendelhaus and the Schlauchkar · I · T4 · 9h up · 2 days · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather, fewer people
Ellmauer Halt, 2,344 m, Kaiser Mountains · AustriaKaiser Mountains · AustriaAlpine hike
2,344 m
Gamsängersteig from the Wochenbrunner Alm via the Gruttenhütte · I · T4 · VF B · 5h up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Often the best month: stable weather, fewer people
Pelister, 2,601 m, Baba Mountain · North MacedoniaBaba Mountain · North MacedoniaHike
2,601 m
Pelister peak via Široka from the Pelister National Park Information Centre · T2 · 3h up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Stable weather; bilberry season
La Tournette, 2,350 m, Bornes Massif · FranceBornes Massif · FranceAlpine hike
2,350 m
From Les Prés Ronds via the Chalet de l'Aulp and the Col du Varo · T4 · 4h 30m up · best Sep · GPX
September: Best month: fewer people, stable weather
Bobotov Kuk, 2,522 m, Durmitor · MontenegroDurmitor · MontenegroAlpine hike
2,522 m
From the Sedlo pass via Zeleni vir and Velika previja · T4 · 4h 30m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
September: Often stable and quieter

Questions

What mountains can you climb in September?: Mulhacén (3,479 m), Monte Cinto (2,706 m), Corno Grande (2,912 m), Musala (2,925 m) and Mount Ida (2,456 m) are among the 40 peaks in their best season in September. September is many climbers' favourite month: settled weather, clear air and fewer people. Huts start closing from mid-month, so check dates before you go.
What is an easy mountain to climb in September?: Pico Ruivo (1,862 m): the normal route, the PR 1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo from Achada do Teixeira, graded T2, about 1h 30m up. It is in the Madeira Island, Portugal.