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Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Le Monêtier-les-Bains is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,101. Elevation: 4,882 ft (1,488 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,101 Population 29/sq mi density
4,882 ft Elevation 1,488 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
50.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,404 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$23,404 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$120,400 home value, $602/mo rent

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About Le Monêtier-les-Bains

Le Monêtier-les-Bains

Le Monêtier-les-Bains is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.

People

Population1,101
Density29/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,404
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$120,400
Rent$602
Housing Units440
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain50.3 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation4,882 ft (1,488 m)
Population1,101
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation4,882 ft (1,488 m)
Coordinates44.9760°, 6.5090°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation50.3 inches (1,277 mm)
Annual Snowfall27.8 inches (71 cm)
Median Household Income$23,404

About Le Monêtier-les-Bains

Le Monêtier-les-Bains is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,101. The city sits at an elevation of 4,882 feet (1,488 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Monêtier-les-Bains is $23,404, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 66 business establishments.

Income: Le Monêtier-les-Bains vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,404
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)66

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Monêtier-les-Bains is $120,400, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $602 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 440 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,400
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$602
48% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units440

Property Tax

Le Monêtier-les-Bains has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,882 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below France avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,882 ft (1,488 m)
Area37.8 sq mi (97.9 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates44.9760°N, 6.5090°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"
32% above France avg
Snowfall 27.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,869 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 78 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 44 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 150 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 79 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 19 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 123 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 56 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 116 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 77 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 84 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 109 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 120 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 61 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 82 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 127 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 48 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 79 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 87 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 71 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 4.2 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 4.0 in
April 33°F (1°C) 4.3 in
May 42°F (6°C) 4.4 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in
November 32°F (0°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.0 in

Le Monêtier-les-Bains has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 25°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire du Monêtier-les-Bains
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Radio Stations near Le Monêtier-les-Bains

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio ISA MP3 128 kbps
RDWA eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Montagne FM MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne École
Carré Science
Centre d'art contemporain
Cristal In Rock
Ecomusée
Fort de Saint Gobain
Four Communale
Géoparc
Le four communautaire
Maison de la Géologie
Maison du Parc des Écrins de Vallouise
Maison du Parc National des Écrins et Musée du Ski
Musée d'art sacré
Musée de l'Aluminium
Musée de l'histoire d'Orelle
Musée de l'Union-grande
Musée de la Mine
Musée des Mines d'argent
Museen des Claux
Museo d'Arte Religiosa Alpina di Melezet
Museo del Forte di Bramafam
Museo del Monte Chaberton
Museo etnografico
Museo etnografico comunale
Museo'Bar - Musée de la Frontière
Orelle Patrimoine
Refuge Lemercier

Libraries in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ancienne École0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Orelle0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne0.0
Bibliotheque de Vallouise-Pelvoux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale A. Albert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Orelle0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Grave0.0
La Biblio0.0
Médiathèque du 15/90.0
Si Petite Bibliothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché couvert du 15/9
Place de l'hôtel de ville

Hotels in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge aux 3 Frênes
Auberge du Pont de l'Alp
Hôtel Alliey & Spa piscine
Hôtel de l'Europe et des Bains
Hôtel des Glaciers
L'Aiguillette du Lauzet
L'Auberge du Choucas
L'Eychauda
La ferme des Boussardes
Le Cairn
Le Monêtier
Le Rebanchon
Les Colchiques
Les Mélèzes
VVF Villages L'Alpazur Serre Chevalier Briançon

Cafes in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Finette

Cinemas in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Lumière

Bus Stations in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Monêtier les Bains - Pré Chabert

Gas Stations in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E. Leclerc

Banks in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alphand
B3 Brasserie Bio de Briançon
Brasserie Galibier
La Tourmente

Stadiums & Teams in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Le Monêtier-les-Bains

96 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 $0
Bonneval-sur-Arc 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 $0
Bessans 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Val Cenis 0.0 $0
Val Thorens 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 0.0 $0
Aussois 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Les Sybelles 0.0 $0
Les Karellis 0.0 $0
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 $0
La Norma 0.0 $0
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 $0
Valfréjus 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Paradiski 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 $0
La Rosière 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
Valgrisenche Ski 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 0.0 $0
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
La Plagne 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Stade de Ballet 0.0 $0
Stade de Saut 0.0 $0
Tignes - Val d'Isère 0.0 $0
Stade de Bosses 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 $0
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 $0
Vars 0.0 $0
Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran 0.0 $0
Crissolo - Monviso Ski 0.0 $0
Chaillol 0.0 $0
Serre Eyraud 0.0 $0
Dévoluy 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 $0
Laye 0.0 $0
Ceillac en Queyras 0.0 $0
Ancelle 0.0 $0
Risoul 0.0 $0
Vars/Risoul 0.0 $0
Orcières Merlette 0.0 $0
Station de ski de Reallon 0.0 $0
Crévoux 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Les Orres 0.0 $0
Sainte-Anne la Condamine 0.0 $0
Larche 0.0 $0
Montclar 0.0 $0
Argentera 0.0 $0
Chabanon 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière 0.0 $0
Le Grand Puy 0.0 $0
Sansicario 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Chiomonte Frais 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 $0
Le Chazelet 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia 0.0 $0
La Grave 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 $0
Pragelato 0.0 $0
Rassemblement cours ESF 0.0 $0
Sestriere 0.0 $0
Serre Chevalier 0.0 $0
Montgenèvre 0.0 $0
Claviere 0.0 $0
Prali 0.0 $0
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 $0
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 $0
Abriès 0.0 $0
Arvieux 0.0 $0
Aiguilles 0.0 $0
Ristolas en Queyras 0.0 $0

Airports Near Le Monêtier-les-Bains

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la ChiaupeSmall Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
campo di volo Pian Mune'Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Col di RhémesSmall Airport
Col du Palet AltiportSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Gh. de la SassiereSmall Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breulSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Grande Motte AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaioSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Tovière AltiportSmall Airport
Les Eyssagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Rutor Glacier AltiportSmall Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne AirfieldSmall Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider FieldSmall Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Sollières Sardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Val Thorens AltiportSmall Airport
Valloire-Bonnenuit AltisurfaceSmall Airport

Post Offices in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Le Monêtier-les-Bains

Treatment Centers in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Maison d'enfants Les Hirondelles

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Monêtier-les-Bains

35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella in legno
Chapelle de Font Cibert
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bon Secours
Chapelle Notre-Dame des Sept Douleurs
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Mont-Carmel
Chapelle Saint-Alexis
Chapelle Saint-André
Chapelle Saint-Benoît
Chapelle Saint-Jacques
Chapelle Saint-Jacques
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
Chapelle Saint-Martin
Chapelle Saint-Michel
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Chapelle Sainte-Apollonie
Chapelle Sainte-Barbe
Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine
Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite
Chapelle Sainte-Marie
Église du Saint-Esprit et de Saint Antoine
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Claude
Église Saint-Roch
Église Sainte-Lucie
Notre-Dame des Neiges
Oratoire Saint-Eldrade
Saint Antoine
Saint Augustin
Saint Joseph
Saint Roch
Saint-Antoine de Padoue
Sainte Apollonie
Sainte-Elisabeth

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Waterfalls
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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 Le Monêtier-les-Bains

What is the population of Le Monêtier-les-Bains?

Le Monêtier-les-Bains has a population of 1,101 residents and is located in France. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 37.8 square miles.

Is Le Monêtier-les-Bains expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,404, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,400 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $602 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Le Monêtier-les-Bains?

Le Monêtier-les-Bains has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.3 inches, with 27.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Le Monêtier-les-Bains?

Le Monêtier-les-Bains has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 66 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Monêtier-les-Bains?

The median home value in Le Monêtier-les-Bains is $120,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $602.

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