The winter trail guides ranked by typical December weather at each trail's lowest and highest point: temperatures, rain, snow up high and daylight. Open a guide to plan your days with the forecast.
Good in December: GR 221 Dry Stone Route, GR 131 Tenerife, GR 249 Gran Senda de Málaga and Fishermen's Trail.
Driest: GR 131 Tenerife (77 mm in a typical December), against 447 mm on Madeira.
Snow is possible or likely at the high point of Alta Via dei Monti Lattari (1,391 m) and Lycian Way (1,817 m).
Turkey · Linear, 29 stages, 443 km · 20 days walking, 13 running
Poor in December
Outside the published season. The Culture Routes Society recommends February to May or September to November, especially February, and not mid-December to the end of January; summer is too hot for long walks. In 2026 the fire season closed the forests: Muğla's listed forests from 1 June to 31 October, Antalya's from 1 May to 31 October, except the way from Çıralı to Geyikbayırı. From December to March snow covers the high stretches over Belören and below Tahtalı.
Tour du Mont BlancPoor Outside the published season. The usual TMB season is approximately mid-June to mid-September, depending on snow and refuge openings. Check current local conditions and each overnight stop before departure. Source: Mon Tour du Mont-Blanc preparation guidance (reviewed 13 September 2026).
Samaria GorgePoor Outside the published season. The National Park normally operates from 1 May to 31 October, subject to weather, fire risk and daily access decisions. Check the official park status before travel.
KungsledenPoor 0 of 28 stages rated good on typical weather. Snow likely at the high point on 28 stages.
LaugavegurPoor Outside the published season. The usual hiking season is late June to early September; July and August are the core months. Check hut and bus openings, snow and current mountain conditions for your dates.
Also rated good in December
Other European trails in the TrailSplits catalog whose typical December weather suits walking, with the day and night temperature at their lowest point and the month's rain. These pages have maps and stages, but no winter guide yet: check their stays and transport yourself.
Typical weather: TerraClimate 1991–2020 at each trail's lowest and highest point, corrected for height, with weather stations as a check. A published season overrides the climate. Ratings are planning aids, not statements about trail conditions; check the forecast and the official notices before you go.