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Dorénaz, Switzerland

Valais · Switzerland

Dorénaz is a small town in Valais, Switzerland with a population of 647. Elevation: 1,480 ft (451 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

647 Population 31/sq mi density
1,480 ft Elevation 451 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
48.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Dorénaz

Dorénaz is a municipality in the district of Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

People

Population647
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Population647
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Coordinates46.1489°, 7.0429°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceValais
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation48.6 inches (1,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.3 inches (57 cm)

About Dorénaz

Dorénaz is a small town in Switzerland (Valais) with a population of 647. The city sits at an elevation of 1,480 feet (451 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Dorénaz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,480 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below Switzerland avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.5 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates46.1489°N, 7.0429°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 22.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

997 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 79 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 145 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 76 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 84 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 55 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 138 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 82 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 99 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 126 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 131 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 79 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 140 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 36 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 93 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 134 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 46 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 119 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 137 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 26 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 133 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 96 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.6 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
August 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (11°C) 3.3 in Driest
October 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Dorénaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 29°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and September the driest (3.3").

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Radio Stations near Dorénaz

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Spoon Radio rock MP3 192 kbps
Spoon Radio - Rock Ballads AAC+ 128 kbps
Vibration Zen Relax MP3 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Classic Rock AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Modern Rock AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Alternative Rock AAC+ 128 kbps
La Radio du bord de l’eau chillout, house MP3 128 kbps
Top Italia Radio (IT) aosta, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Krimi (FR) MP3 320 kbps
Rockstar Radio classic rock, rock MP3 192 kbps
Rouge classic hits, top hits AAC 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Hard Rock AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Acoustic Rock acoustic, acoustic rock AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio R christian contemporary, christian praise&worship MP3 128 kbps
Vertical Radio MP3 128 kbps
Break Radio hip-hop, hip-hop and rap oldies MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ouistiti MP3 128 kbps
Agaune Radio general MP3
Radio Chablais Rock'n'Blues MP3 128 kbps
Elise radio (FR) 90's, années 80 MP3 128 kbps
Redline Radio variety MP3 320 kbps
Sunyfun radio (FR) 80s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais - 100% Français france MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais MP3 128 kbps
Option Musique classical MP3 128 kbps
Globule Radio (FR) MP3 128 kbps
RADIO PROPOSTA AOSTA (IT) news MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Dorénaz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne demeure
Barryland - Musée et Chiens du Saint-Bernard
Chalet de la Réserve Naturelle des Aiguilles Rouges
Forge à Oreiller
Fort d'artillerie de Champex-Lac
Glaciorium
La Fondation Pierre Gianadda
La Maison de Barberine
La Vieille Douane
Le Moulin Semblanet
Les Vieux Moulins de la Tine
Manoir de la Ville
Mazot-Musée
Mines de Sel de Bex
Musée Alpin
Musée CFF (Usine de Barberine)
Musée CIPAD
Musée de Bagnes
Musée de l'automobile
Musée de l'Hôtel du Montenvers
Musée de la Fausse monnaie
Musée de la radio
Musée de Leysin
Musée des Cristaux - Espace Tairraz
Musée des Ormonts
Musée des traditions et des barques du Léman
Musée du ski ancien
Musée gallo-romain
Musée Suisse de l'Orgue
Museum of Glacier
Temple de la Nature
Trésor de l'Abbaye de St-Maurice

Libraries in Dorénaz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque "Il était une fois"0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Bourg-Saint-Pierre0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Champéry0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Massongex0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Port-Valais0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Villeneuve0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Vionnaz0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ardon0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ardon0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Bex0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Chamoson0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Leytron0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Riddes0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Salvan0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Saxon0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Troistorrents0.0
Bibliothèque de Bagnes0.0
Bibliothèque de Champéry0.0
Bibliothèque de Charrat0.0
Bibliothèque de Corbeyrier0.0
Bibliothèque de Gryon0.0
Bibliothèque de la Sainte-Famille0.0
Bibliothèque de Martigny-Combe0.0
Bibliothèque de Verbier0.0
Bibliothèque des Ormonts0.0
Bibliothèque des Pèlerins0.0
Bibliothèque interculturelle "A tous livres"0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Vouvry0.0
Bibliothèque publique des Perraires0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Fully0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Saillon0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et publique Les Ormonts-Leysin0.0
L'Etoile sonore0.0
La Plume d'Or0.0
La Truffe Savante0.0
Médiathèque d'Aigle0.0
Médiathèque de Monthey0.0
Médiathèque Valais - Martigny0.0
Médiathèque Valais - Saint-Maurice0.0
Point Lecture - Bibliothèque communale de Vérossaz0.0
Point lecture de Vollèges0.0

Farmers Markets in Dorénaz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché hebdomadaire

Restaurants in Dorénaz

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Pernollet
La Rose Rouge
Le Napoléon
Le Relais des copains
Le Relais Fleuri

Gas Stations in Dorénaz

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Combustia
Migrol

Breweries in Dorénaz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Abbaye de St-Maurice
Brasserie des Vagabonds
Brasserie La Mine
La Mine
Malternative Sàrl
Micro Brasserie de Chamonix
Stories
Twenty siX

Stadiums & Teams in Dorénaz

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Dorénaz

149 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 $0
Stade de Bosses 0.0 $0
Tignes - Val d'Isère 0.0 $0
Stade de Saut 0.0 $0
Stade de Ballet 0.0 $0
La Plagne 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Paradiski 0.0 $0
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 0.0 $0
Champorcher 0.0 $0
Valgrisenche Ski 0.0 $0
La Rosière 0.0 $0
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 $0
Pila 0.0 $0
La Thuile 0.0 $0
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex 0.0 $0
Colle di Joux 0.0 $0
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 $0
Les Contamines 0.0 $0
Jardin Enfants 0.0 $0
Courmayeur 0.0 $0
Torgnon 0.0 $0
Antagnod 0.0 $0
Crévacol 0.0 $0
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 $0
Chamois 0.0 $0
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 $0
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 $0
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
La Clusaz 0.0 $0
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Stade de Slalom 0.0 $0
Cordon 0.0 $0
Les Planards (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
La Fouly 0.0 $0
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 $0
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 $0
Bourg-Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia 0.0 $0
Môm' Park 0.0 $0
Les Grands Montets 0.0 $0
Snowpark 0.0 $0
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Vichères-Bavon 0.0 $0
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 $0
Flaine 0.0 $0
Vormaine 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir 0.0 $0
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 $0
Champex-Lac 0.0 $0
Arolla 0.0 $0
Romme 0.0 $0
Le Grand Massif 0.0 $0
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 $0
Villages 0.0 $0
Lourtier 0.0 $0
La Forclaz 0.0 $0
Evolène 0.0 $0
Les Marecottes 0.0 $0
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 0.0 $0
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 $0
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 $0
Zinal / Grimentz 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Avoriaz 0.0 $0
Ovronnaz 0.0 $0
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 $0
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 $0
Nax 0.0 $0
La Martinaux 0.0 $0
Les Giettes 0.0 $0
Portes du Soleil 0.0 $0
Saint Luc - Chandolin 0.0 $0
Vercorin 0.0 $0
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 $0
Mayens de Conthey 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté 0.0 $0
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 $0
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 $0
Grange des Bois 0.0 $0
Anzère 0.0 $0
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 $0
Jeizinen 0.0 $0
Glacier 3000 0.0 $0
Crans-Montana 0.0 $0
Bernex 0.0 $0
La Forclaz VD 0.0 $0
Leysin 0.0 $0
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 $0
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 $0
Thollon les Mémises 0.0 $0
Les Mosses 0.0 $0
Lauenen 0.0 $0
Rochers de Naye 0.0 $0
Engstligenalp 0.0 $0
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 $0
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 $0
Château-d'Oex 0.0 $0
Les Prévondes 0.0 $0
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 $0
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 $0
Les Pléiades 0.0 $0
Kandersteg 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Les Paccots 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 $0
Rathvel 0.0 $0
Le Moléson 0.0 $0
Grimmialp 0.0 $0
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 $0
Kiental 0.0 $0
La Chia 0.0 $0
Froideville 0.0 $0
Jaunpass 0.0 $0
Wiriehorn 0.0 $0
Jaun 0.0 $0
Springenboden 0.0 $0
Faltschen 0.0 $0
Charmey 0.0 $0
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 $0
Aeschiallmend 0.0 $0
Schwarzsee 0.0 $0
La Berra 0.0 $0
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 $0
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 $0
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 $0
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 $0
Ottenleue 0.0 $0
Selital 0.0 $0
Métabief 0.0 $0
Rüschegg 0.0 $0
Hubelweid 0.0 $0
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Homberg 0.0 $0
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
Linden 0.0 $0

Airports Near Dorénaz

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Altiporto ChamoisSmall Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-AvoriazSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la ChiaupeSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de PrasfleuriSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du GouterSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du TaculSmall Airport
Base ULM Thollon les MémisesSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Champillon altiportoSmall Airport
Chatelair AirfieldSmall Airport
Col di RhémesSmall Airport
Col du Palet AltiportSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Gh. de la SassiereSmall Airport
Gh. del LéchaudSmall Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breulSmall Airport
Gh. del Mont GeléSmall Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiportoSmall Airport
Glacier d'Argentière AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de la Grande Motte AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de Talèfre AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier du Tour AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaioSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tovière AltiportSmall Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette AirportSmall Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiportoSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Rutor Glacier AltiportSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Roch Mayères AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dorénaz

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste 1905 Dorénaz

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
452 m (1,483 ft)
Area
5.6 km² (2.2 mi²)
Postal Code
1904

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorénaz

What is the population of Dorénaz?

Dorénaz has a population of 647 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dorénaz?

Dorénaz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches, with 22.3 inches of snow.

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