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Fontcouverte-la Toussuire, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Fontcouverte-la Toussuire is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 538. Elevation: 3,993 ft (1,217 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 538 |
| Population Density | 121 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,993 ft (1,217 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2500°, 6.3000° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.8 inches (2,257 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 224.7 inches (571 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,127 |
About Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
Fontcouverte-la Toussuire is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 538. The city sits at an elevation of 3,993 feet (1,217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Fontcouverte-la Toussuire vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $24,127 |
| 68% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 32 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $136,400 |
| 52% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $682 |
| 41% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 215 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,993 ft (1,217 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2500°N, 6.3000°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 | — | — | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.4 in |
Fontcouverte-la Toussuire has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.1").
Schools in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire La Tour | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2S Radio | club, latino | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Montagne FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Grésivaudan | local news, local radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Alto | hits, pop | MP3 120 kbps |
Museums in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristal In Rock | ||||
| Éco-Musée du Moulin | ||||
| Ecomusée "Montricher autrefois" | ||||
| Machine room | ||||
| Maison des Alpages | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine | ||||
| Musée "La Galerie" | ||||
| Musée Chasal Lento | ||||
| Musée d'Antan | ||||
| Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie | ||||
| Musée d'Huez en Oisans | ||||
| Musée de l'Aluminium | ||||
| Musée de l'histoire d'Orelle | ||||
| Musée de l'Union-grande | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance - Rosine Perrier | ||||
| Musée de la Vie d'Autrefois | ||||
| Musée de St Martin | ||||
| Musée des 4 saisons | ||||
| Musée des ardoisières | ||||
| Musée des Costumes, Arts et Traditions Populaires | ||||
| Musée des Forges et Moulins de Pinsot | ||||
| Musée des Traditions | ||||
| Musée du Félicien | ||||
| Musée Opinel | ||||
| Musée Saint-Jean | ||||
| Orelle Patrimoine |
Libraries in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancienne École | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Orelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Martin de Belleville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Hurtières | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale d'Orelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de La Grave | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Culturel / mediathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| La bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| La Ferrière | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Fabrice Melquiot | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Place de Verdun |
Hotels in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
19 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
4 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie du Grand Pic | ||||
| Brasserie Galibier | ||||
| L'Étoile des Neiges | ||||
| La Voûte | ||||
| Le Capricorne | ||||
| Le Medzé-ry | ||||
| Les funambules |
Stadiums & Teams in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
106 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station de ski de Reallon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars/Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ancelle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ceillac en Queyras | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Laye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dévoluy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serre Eyraud | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lus la Jarjatte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chaillol | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orcières Merlette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ristolas en Queyras | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aiguilles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arvieux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Abriès | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Puy-Saint-Vincent | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pelvoux-Vallouise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Claviere | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montgenèvre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serre Chevalier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Signaraux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sestriere | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sansicario | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pragelato | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sauze D'Oulx | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| L'Alpe du Grand Serre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Deux Alpes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col d'Ornon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Grave | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bardonecchia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Chazelet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bardonecchia - Jafferau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chiomonte Frais | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montagnes de Lans | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Chamrousse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chamrousse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valfréjus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valloire - Galibier Thabor | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Norma | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Albiez-Montrond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Karellis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Sybelles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine de Beldina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Corbier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aussois | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sappey-en-Chartreuse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les 7 Laux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Thorens | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Cenis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Porte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Egaux - St Hugues | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine du Barioz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bessans | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les 3 Vallées | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade des Neiges du Barioz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Marcieu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pralognan-la-Vanoise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Collet d'Allevard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tremplins du Praz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Le Granier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Entremonts | 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 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-le-Jeune | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-Margériaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Féclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Plainpalais | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Rosière | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arêches Beaufort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plateau du Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Thuile | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Sambuy Seythenex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Contamines | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Semnoz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jardin Enfants | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montmin - Col de la Forclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Courmayeur | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Evasion Mont Blanc | 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Annecy Meythet airport | NCY | Medium Airport |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport | CMF | Medium Airport |
| Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport de Vaugellaz | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Valmorel | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut" | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul | — | Small Airport |
| Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Belley-Peyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chamonet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chanaz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Château de Montmeilleur Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Belledonne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Sarenne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Col du Palet Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Courchevel Altiport | CVF | Small Airport |
| Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Crots Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. de la Sassiere | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Léchaud | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Miravidi breul | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier d'Argentière Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de la Grande Motte Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de Talèfre Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier du Tour Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier Lombard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport | AHZ | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| L'Arpette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| La Tovière Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Lavours Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Eyssagnes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lumbin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Megève Altiport | MVV | Small Airport |
| Mens Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Méribel Altiport | MFX | Small Airport |
| Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin Airfield | SCP | Small Airport |
| Montaud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agence La Toussuire | |
| Poste Annexe | |
| Saint-Colomban-des-Villards | |
| Saint-Jean-d'Arves | |
| Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle | |
| Chapelle | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de Délivrance | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Vie | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Grâces | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Ski | |
| Chapelle Saint-Bernard | |
| Chapelle Saint-Bernard | |
| Chapelle Saint-Grat | |
| Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Chapelle Saint-Pierre | |
| Chapelle Saint-Roch | |
| Chapelle Saint-Sébastien | |
| Chapelle Saint-Sébastien et Saint-Roch | |
| Chapelle Sainte Brigide | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite | |
| Église de l'Assomption | |
| Église Saint-Michel | |
| Église Saint-Nicolas | |
| Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Fontcouverte-la Toussuire
What is the population of Fontcouverte-la Toussuire?
Fontcouverte-la Toussuire has a population of 538 residents and is located in France. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.
Is Fontcouverte-la Toussuire expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,127, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $136,400 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $682 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire?
Fontcouverte-la Toussuire has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches, with 224.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire?
The job market in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire?
The median home value in Fontcouverte-la Toussuire is $136,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $682.