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Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 11,699. Elevation: 1,184 ft (361 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DHousing
CClimate
| Population | 11,699 |
| Population Density | 1,986 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1079°, 5.8242° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.9 inches (1,369 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.9 inches (35 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,682 |
About Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 11,699. The city sits at an elevation of 1,184 feet (361 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Bellegarde-sur-Valserine vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $25,682 |
| 66% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.1% |
| 319% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% |
| 37% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 702 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $201,000 |
| 29% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,005 |
| 14% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,680 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 923 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,986/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1079°N, 5.8242°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 82 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in |
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.4").
Schools in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire Les Montagniers | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent Saint-Exupéry | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée polyvalent Saint-Exupéry - Lycée des métiers de l'hôtellerie et des services - Lycée des métiers des énergies du bâtiment | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Saint-Exupéry | — | — | — | — |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Saint-Exupéry | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Marius Pinard | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle du Centre | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Vouvray | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Le Grand Clos | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Louis Dumont | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire René Rendu | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Le Bois des Pesses | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Arlod | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Meuh | electronic, funk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTS Couleur 3 (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Vostok (CH) | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Planet Ambi HD (CH) | ambient, drone | MP3 320 kbps | |
| H2O | annecy, haute-savoie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Magic radio | 80s, flac | OGG 1500 kbps | |
| Basspistol Radio (CH) | dance, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rockenfolie | rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ODS Radio Rock | alternative rock, indie rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Geneva Latina Radio (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ODS Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Lac (CH) | genève, lac | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zones 93,8 FM | african, blues | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Alto | hits, pop | MP3 120 kbps | |
| Lifestyle74 | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| One FM (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KTFM / Global Sport (CH) | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| World Radio Switzerland (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Magic Radio - Proxima | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SunAlpes Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FMR | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| La radio Plus | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ODS Radio Légende du Rock | alternative rock, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLAS Visitors Centre | ||||
| CERN Science Gateway | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain | ||||
| Musée de la Vache et des Alpages | ||||
| Musée Départemental des Sapeurs Pompiers | ||||
| Musée du Bois | ||||
| Musée du Bugey-Valromey | ||||
| Musée du Peigne et de la Plasturgie | ||||
| Musée français de la Fausse Monnaie | ||||
| Musée Léon Marès | ||||
| Musée Métiers d'Autrefois du Haut Jura | ||||
| Notre Histoire - Musée de Rumilly | ||||
| The Globe of Science and Innovation | ||||
| Usine électrique la Grande Vapeur |
Libraries in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au pré de mon livre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bernex | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bernex | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Cartigny | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Cessy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Chancy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Salèvienne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lovagny | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Poisy - Le Forum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Valleiry | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Vers | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Collonges | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Gex | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Marlioz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Moye | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque-Ludothèque d'Avusy | 0.0 | |||||
| CERN main library | 0.0 | |||||
| CERN main library | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Champ du Livre | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Châtillon-en-Michaille | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Montréal-La-Cluse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Rumilly | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Valromey | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Dubouillon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque George Sand | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediatheque LOUIS MIRAILET | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Parc Jeantet |
Hotels in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie de la Borne Sàrl | ||||
| Brasserie de la Borne Sàrl | ||||
| Brasserie L'étincelle | ||||
| Micro Brasserie la Virgule | ||||
| PereJakob | ||||
| PereJakob |
Stadiums & Teams in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
49 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefontaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Massif des Brasses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hirmentaz - Les Habères | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grange des Bois | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mijoux - La Faucille | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Hautes Combes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Serra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dôle-Tuffes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Cergue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Rousses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Trélasse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Longchaumois Rosset | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-George | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Menthières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Gentianes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Brassus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Morbier - Le Glacier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| L'Orient | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| l'Abbaye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Foncine le Haut | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mouthe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Métabief | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Clusaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Granier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Entremonts | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-le-Jeune | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-Margériaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Féclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Plainpalais | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plateau du Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Sambuy Seythenex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Semnoz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montmin - Col de la Forclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Domaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade de Slalom | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plateau des Glières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Bornand | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Môm' Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snowpark | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Terre Ronde | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cascades de Glace du Reposoir | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Saxonnex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Croisette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva International Airport | GVA | Large Airport |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | Large Airport |
| Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) | — | Medium Airport |
| Annecy Meythet airport | NCY | Medium Airport |
| Annemasse Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport | CMF | Medium Airport |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport | GNB | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux | — | Small Airport |
| Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Col de Cenise | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Valmorel | — | Small Airport |
| Arthenas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM d'Izenave | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Polliat | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Val-Revermont | — | Small Airport |
| Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Belley-Peyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Boissia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cervens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chamonet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chanaz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corlier Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Doucier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Frontonas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Habère Poche Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| L'Arpette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| La Côte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tour-de-Pin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tranclière Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lavours Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Ailes de Sergy ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Leyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lombard Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montricher Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Morestel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sagy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Jean D'avelanne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Talissieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yenne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bellegarde Arlod | |
| Bellegarde Musinens | |
| Bellegarde-sur-Valserine Principal | |
| Vouvray |
Treatment Centers in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| FAM Pré la Tour |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église de l'Assomption de Notre-Dame | |
| Église Saint-Étienne | |
| Église Saint-Nicolas | |
| Église Saint-Nicolas | |
| Église Saint-Paul | |
| Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul | |
| Notre-Dame-d'Accoût | |
| Salle du royaume des témoins de Jehovah |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
What is the population of Bellegarde-sur-Valserine?
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine has a population of 11,699 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,986 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.
Is Bellegarde-sur-Valserine expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,682, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $201,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,005 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine?
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches, with 13.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine?
The job market in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 702 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine?
The median home value in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine is $201,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,005.