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Challes-les-Eaux, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Challes-les-Eaux is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 4,436. Elevation: 1,043 ft (318 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,436 Population 2,102/sq mi density
1,043 ft Elevation 318 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
76.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$29,030 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$29,030 median income, 7.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$159,800 home value, $799/mo rent

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About Challes-les-Eaux

Challes-les-Eaux

Challes-les-Eaux, known as Triviers until 1872, is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France. Chambéry Aerodrome is located in the commune.

People

Population4,436
Density2,102/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,030
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty7.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$159,800
Rent$799
Housing Units1,774
Rent Burden26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain76.7 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Population4,436
Population Density2,102 / sq mi
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Coordinates45.5469°, 5.9810°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation76.7 inches (1,948 mm)
Annual Snowfall42.3 inches (107 cm)
Median Household Income$29,030

About Challes-les-Eaux

Challes-les-Eaux is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 4,436. The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet (318 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Challes-les-Eaux is $29,030, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 266 business establishments.

Income: Challes-les-Eaux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$29,030
61% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above France avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below France avg
Establishments (County)266

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Challes-les-Eaux is $159,800, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $799 (31% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,774 total housing units in the city. 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$159,800
43% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$799
31% below France avg
Rent Burden26.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,774

Property Tax

Challes-les-Eaux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density2,102/sq mi
Coordinates45.5469°N, 5.9810°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"
102% above France avg
Snowfall 42.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,354 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 119 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 146 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 94 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 59 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 131 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 52 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 150 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 30 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 50 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 120 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 134 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 125 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 41 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 118 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 141 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 117 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 118 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 132 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 60 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Challes-les-Eaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Challes-les-Eaux

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée professionnel hôtelier
Lycée du Granier
École primaire
École maternelle
Ferme des quatres saisons
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Radio Stations near Challes-les-Eaux

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 MP3
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
Radio New's FM MP3 192 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble MP3
Radio RKS local, local radio AAC 128 kbps
Alpes 1 Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM MP3 96 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse MP3
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
La radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR AAC+ 32 kbps
SunAlpes Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Challes-les-Eaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galerie Eurêka
Hôtel de Cordon
Jardins des Charmettes
Les Charmettes
Maison du Patrimoine P.N.R. Massif des Bauges
Maison Faune-Flore
Médiathèque Jean Jacques Rousseau
Moulin de la Tourne
Musée "La Galerie"
Musée Arcabas en Chartreuse
Musée Bayard
Musée de l'Ours des Cavernes
Musée de la Grande Chartreuse
Musée de la Nature
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin de Savoie
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Forges et Moulins de Pinsot
Musée du Château
Musée du Vigneron
Musée Faure
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Saint-Jean
Musée Savoisien
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Museum d'Histoire Virtuelle

Libraries in Challes-les-Eaux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bâtiment 15 - Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliotèque d'Héry-sur-Alby0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Adrienne Monier0.0
Bibliothèque de Bissy0.0
Bibliothèque de Cusy0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean de Chevelu0.0
Bibliothèque des Deux Mondes0.0
Bibliothèque des Loisirs0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Brassens0.0
Bibliothèque Le Moulin aux livres0.0
Bibliothèque Livio Benedetti0.0
Bibliothèque Marguerite Chevron0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Ravoire0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Terrasse0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Robert Laude0.0
Bouquiniste0.0
Cure0.0
En voyage les livres0.0
L'Envolée0.0
La Ferrière0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
Le Kioske0.0
Maison des associations0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Cognin0.0
Médiathèque de St Pierre d'Allevard0.0
Médiathèque Fabrice Melquiot0.0
Médiathèque Jean Pellerin0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Jacques Rousseau0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Louis Favre0.0
Mediathèque Media'Lac0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bassens0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Grange-Neuve0.0
Médiathèque Samivel0.0
Salle des Arts0.0
USMB Bâtiment 10 - Bibliothèque Universitaire du Bourget-du-Lac0.0

Farmers Markets in Challes-les-Eaux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles du marché couvert
Marché
Marché Couvert des Halles
Marché des Halles
Marché des Hauts de Chambéry
Marché du Sierroz
Place de Verdun

Hotels in Challes-les-Eaux

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château des Comtes de Challes
Hôtel des Comtes de Challes
Ibis
La Maison aux Iris

Cinemas in Challes-les-Eaux

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Challenger

Castles in Challes-les-Eaux

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Corogna
Château de Triviers

Clinics in Challes-les-Eaux

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Le Sermay
Pôle Imagerie Nivolet Savoie Les Massettes

Dentists in Challes-les-Eaux

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Dentaire Simon-Chautemps Camille
Laboratoire Dentaire

Gas Stations in Challes-les-Eaux

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour

Banks in Challes-les-Eaux

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Crédit Agricole
Groupama
LCL

Gyms in Challes-les-Eaux

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Open Club

Breweries in Challes-les-Eaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Caquot
Brasserie Distillerie du Mont Blanc
Brasserie du Merle
Brasserie Grésiv'Ale
Brasserie La Barbue
Brasserie Les Rois Malts
L’Antre 2 Bières
La Baujue
Le Mel'in
Les funambules
Micro-brasserie Noisigotte
Petite Bière Dezaillons

Stadiums & Teams in Challes-les-Eaux

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Ski Resorts Near Challes-les-Eaux

81 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 $0
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 $0
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 $0
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 $0
Jardin Enfants 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 $0
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
La Clusaz 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir 0.0 $0
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 $0
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Romme 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 $0
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Snowpark 0.0 $0
Môm' Park 0.0 $0
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 $0
Plateau des Glières 0.0 $0
Cordon 0.0 $0
Stade de Slalom 0.0 $0
La Grave 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Le Chazelet 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
Valfréjus 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 $0
Les Signaraux 0.0 $0
Serre Chevalier 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Val Thorens 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Les Sybelles 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0
Les Karellis 0.0 $0
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 $0

Airports Near Challes-les-Eaux

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Challes-les-Eaux

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Challes-les-Eaux

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Vincent

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Challes-les-Eaux

What is the population of Challes-les-Eaux?

Challes-les-Eaux has a population of 4,436 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,102 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

Is Challes-les-Eaux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,030, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $159,800 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $799 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Challes-les-Eaux?

Challes-les-Eaux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.7 inches, with 42.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Challes-les-Eaux?

The unemployment rate in Challes-les-Eaux is 7.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 266 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Challes-les-Eaux?

The median home value in Challes-les-Eaux is $159,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $799.

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