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Les Contamines-Montjoie, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Les Contamines-Montjoie is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,127. Elevation: 3,858 ft (1,176 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Les Contamines-Montjoie
Les Contamines-Montjoie is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
People
Economy
BHousing
DClimate
| Population | 1,127 |
| Population Density | 36 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,858 ft (1,176 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.8216°, 6.7287° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.1 inches (2,238 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 140.6 inches (357 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,244 |
About Les Contamines-Montjoie
Les Contamines-Montjoie is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,127. The city sits at an elevation of 3,858 feet (1,176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Les Contamines-Montjoie vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $26,244 |
| 65% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 68 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $229,600 |
| 19% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,148 |
| 1% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 451 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below France avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,858 ft (1,176 m) |
| Area | 31.4 sq mi (81.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8216°N, 6.7287°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 139 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 60 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 6.6 in |
Les Contamines-Montjoie has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 21°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (4.0").
Schools in Les Contamines-Montjoie
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire publique | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Les Contamines-Montjoie
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Krimi | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| M2S Radio | club, latino | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Agaune Radio (CH) | general | MP3 | |
| Globule Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lifestyle74 | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Sunyfun radio | 80s, 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Elise radio | 90's, années 80 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Chablais Rock'n'Blues (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Les Contamines-Montjoie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| À la Rencontre du Passé | ||||
| Chalet de la Réserve Naturelle des Aiguilles Rouges | ||||
| Château de Rubins - Observatoire des Alpes | ||||
| Ecomusée | ||||
| Espace Saint-Eloi | ||||
| Glaciorium | ||||
| La Maison de Barberine | ||||
| Le Tannay Gris | ||||
| Maison forte de Hautetour | ||||
| Maison Musée Berton | ||||
| Mostra dei cristalli | ||||
| Musée Alpin | ||||
| Musée CFF (Usine de Barberine) | ||||
| Musée d'Art Sacré | ||||
| Musée de Cohennoz | ||||
| Musée de l'Alpinisme de Pointe | ||||
| Musée de l'horlogerie et du décolletage | ||||
| Musée de l'Hôtel du Montenvers | ||||
| Musée des Contes de Fées | ||||
| Musée des Cristaux - Espace Tairraz | ||||
| Musée des Minéraux Alpins | ||||
| Musée du Beaufort | ||||
| Musée Montagnard | ||||
| Museo Alpino Duca degli Abruzzi | ||||
| Pile Pont Expo | ||||
| Temple de la Nature |
Libraries in Les Contamines-Montjoie
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca di Courmayeur | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Fondazione Montagna Sicura | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotèque d'Arêches | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Valezan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Pèlerins | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Fernand Braudel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Passy Chede | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Point à la ligne | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Atelier | 0.0 | |||||
| La petite bibliothèque de Saint-Nicolas | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison d'Émilien | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Ange Abrate | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Megève | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Contamines | 0.0 | |||||
| Parenthèse | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Les Contamines-Montjoie
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenette | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché de Beaufort | |||||
| Marché de Bourg-Saint-Maurice | |||||
| Marché de la Sardagne |
Hotels in Les Contamines-Montjoie
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Les Contamines-Montjoie
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Les Contamines-Montjoie
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Les Contamines-Montjoie
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Les Contamines-Montjoie
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Les Contamines-Montjoie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birra Menta | ||||
| Brasserie du Petit st Bernard | ||||
| Brassin Versant - Bière de Granier | ||||
| Châlet d'Emilie | ||||
| La p'tite ravine | ||||
| Le Bistrot des Quais | ||||
| Le Postillon | ||||
| Les Névés | ||||
| Micro Brasserie de Chamonix | ||||
| Outer Range Brewing Co. | ||||
| Stories |
Stadiums & Teams in Les Contamines-Montjoie
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Les Contamines-Montjoie
127 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valfréjus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valloire - Galibier Thabor | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Norma | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Albiez-Montrond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Karellis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stadio del Ghiaccio e Centro Fondo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Sybelles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Corbier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aussois | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Thorens | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Cenis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ala di Stura | 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 | — | — | — |
| Bonneval-sur-Arc | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Valgrisenche Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-Margériaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Rosière | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arêches Beaufort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pila | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Thuile | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Sambuy Seythenex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex | 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 | — | — | — |
| Crévacol | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Evasion Mont Blanc | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Courmayeur Val Ferret | 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 | — | — | — |
| Plateau des Glières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Bornand | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bourg-Saint-Pierre | 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 | — | — | — |
| Romme | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Massif | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Saxonnex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Villages | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lourtier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Croisette | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| La Martinaux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Giettes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Portes du Soleil | 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 | — | — | — |
| Glacier 3000 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bernex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Forclaz VD | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Leysin | 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 | — | — | — |
| Dôle-Tuffes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lenk - Wallegg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Cergue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Rousses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wispile – Gstaad | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Trélasse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Château-d'Oex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Prévondes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Pléiades | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rellerli – Schönried | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Paccots | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-George | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Les Contamines-Montjoie
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva International Airport | GVA | Large Airport |
| Annecy Meythet airport | NCY | Medium Airport |
| Annemasse Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Aosta Corrado Gex Airport | AOT | Medium Airport |
| Sion Airport | SIR | Medium Airport |
| Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport de Vaugellaz | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Col de Cenise | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Valmorel | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri | — | 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 |
| Base ULM Thollon les Mémises | — | Small Airport |
| Bex Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cervens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Champillon altiporto | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Belledonne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Sarenne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Col di Rhémes | — | Small Airport |
| Col du Palet Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Courchevel Altiport | CVF | Small Airport |
| Croix de Coeur Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. de la Sassiere | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Léchaud | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Miravidi breul | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Mont Gelé | — | 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 |
| Granta Pareì ghiacciaio | — | Small Airport |
| Habère Poche Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport | AHZ | Small Airport |
| L'Arpette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| La Côte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tovière Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Lausanne la Blécherette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Les Ailes de Sergy ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Megève Altiport | MVV | Small Airport |
| Méribel Altiport | MFX | Small Airport |
| Nevaio del Fallére altiporto | — | Small Airport |
| Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Les Contamines-Montjoie
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste | |
| Les Contamines-Montjoie |
Treatment Centers in Les Contamines-Montjoie
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinique Noiret-Sancellemoz |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Les Contamines-Montjoie
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de Véroce | |
| Chapelle Saint-Martin-Saint-Clair-et-Saint-Antoine | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Magdeleine | |
| Église de la Sainte-Trinité | |
| Église Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce | |
| Notre-Dame de la Gorge | |
| Sainte-Chapelle |
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What is the population of Les Contamines-Montjoie?
Les Contamines-Montjoie has a population of 1,127 residents and is located in France. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 31.4 square miles.
Is Les Contamines-Montjoie expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,244, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $229,600 (19% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,148 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Les Contamines-Montjoie?
Les Contamines-Montjoie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.1 inches, with 140.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Les Contamines-Montjoie?
Les Contamines-Montjoie has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 68 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Les Contamines-Montjoie?
The median home value in Les Contamines-Montjoie is $229,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,148.