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Mont-de-Lans, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Mont-de-Lans is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,182. Elevation: 4,163 ft (1,269 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,182 Population 97/sq mi density
4,163 ft Elevation 1,269 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
51.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,332 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$24,332 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $701/mo rent

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About Mont-de-Lans

Mont-de-Lans

Mont-de-Lans is a former commune in the Isère department in southeastern France. On 1 January 2017, it was merged into the new commune Les Deux Alpes.

People

Population1,182
Density97/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,332
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$140,200
Rent$701
Housing Units473
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain51.1 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation4,163 ft (1,269 m)
Population1,182
Population Density97 / sq mi
Elevation4,163 ft (1,269 m)
Coordinates45.0363°, 6.1314°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation51.1 inches (1,299 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.9 inches (61 cm)
Median Household Income$24,332

About Mont-de-Lans

Mont-de-Lans is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,182. The city sits at an elevation of 4,163 feet (1,269 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Mont-de-Lans is $24,332, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (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 71 business establishments.

Income: Mont-de-Lans vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,332
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mont-de-Lans is $140,200, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $701 (40% below the national average of $1,163). There are 473 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 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,200
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$701
40% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units473

Property Tax

Mont-de-Lans has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,163 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below France avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,163 ft (1,269 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates45.0363°N, 6.1314°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
35% above France avg
Snowfall 23.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,711 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 89 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 66 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 108 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 49 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 76 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 110 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 139 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 106 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 110 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 77 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 111 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 91 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 107 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 116 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 140 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 107 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 50 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 41 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 69 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 86 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 650 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.3 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 4.1 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 5.1 in

Mont-de-Lans has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 26°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Mont-de-Lans

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Le Village
École primaire
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Mont-de-Lans

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 MP3
Radio ISA MP3 128 kbps
Alpes 1 Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Radio RKS local, local radio AAC 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble MP3
Radio New's FM MP3 192 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
RDWA eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM MP3 96 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse MP3

Museums in Mont-de-Lans

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne centrale hydroélectrique
Éco-Musée du Moulin
Maison Bergès
Maison des Alpages
Maison du Parc du Valgaudemar
Maison du patrimoine de Pellafol
Mémoires d'Alpinismes
Musée Chasal Lento
Musée d'Huez en Oisans
Musée de la Résistance - Rosine Perrier
Musée de la Vie d'Autrefois
Musée des Costumes, Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée des Minéraux et de la Flore des Alpes
Musée EDF Hydrélec
Musée Opinel
Scierie des Ségoins

Libraries in Mont-de-Lans

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ancienne École0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Grave0.0
Centre Culturel / mediathèque0.0
La Bibli de Valbonnais0.0
La bibliothèque0.0
Médiathèque de Lancey0.0
Médiathèque Froges des Champs0.0
Médiathèque Gilbert Dallet0.0

Hotels in Mont-de-Lans

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de la Forêt
Camp des Cimes
Hôtel Auberge Edelweiss
Hôtel des Alpes
Hôtel Le Serac
La Chaumine
Le Castillan
Le Chalet Fleuri
Le Sarret
Les Chalets de La Meije
Relais d'Emparis

Cafes in Mont-de-Lans

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Bar des Touristes

Gas Stations in Mont-de-Lans

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Relais de l'Oisans
Total

Breweries in Mont-de-Lans

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière de l'Oisans

Ski Resorts Near Mont-de-Lans

86 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Corbier 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
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Aussois 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 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
La Norma 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 $0
Valfréjus 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Arêches Beaufort 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 Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Paradiski 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
La Plagne 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Le Granier 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
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Ceillac en Queyras 0.0 $0
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 $0
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 $0
Arvieux 0.0 $0
Orcières Merlette 0.0 $0
Chaillol 0.0 $0
Lus la Jarjatte 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
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 $0
Ancelle 0.0 $0
Risoul 0.0 $0
Vars/Risoul 0.0 $0
Vars 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
Montclar 0.0 $0
La Grave 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
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Le Chazelet 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
Chabanon 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
Montgenèvre 0.0 $0
Claviere 0.0 $0

Airports Near Mont-de-Lans

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la ChiaupeSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall 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
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. del LéchaudSmall Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breulSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall 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 Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Eyssagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall 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 Vincent de Mercuze AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mont-de-Lans

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste
La Grave
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mont-de-Lans

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Sept Douleurs
Chapelle Notre Dame de la Visitation ou du Rosaire
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Anges
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Secours-et-Saint-Antoine
Chapelle Saint-Antoine
Chapelle Saint-Fabien, Saint-Roch-et-Saint-Sébastien
Chapelle Saint-Giraud
Chapelle Saint-Ilpize-et-Saint-Argon
Chapelle Saint-Sauveur
Église de l'Assomption
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Arey
Église Saint-Didier
Église Saint-Jacques-et-Saint-Christophe
Église Saint-Julien

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Waterfalls
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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 Mont-de-Lans

What is the population of Mont-de-Lans?

Mont-de-Lans has a population of 1,182 residents and is located in France. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 12.2 square miles.

Is Mont-de-Lans expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,332, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,200 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $701 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mont-de-Lans?

Mont-de-Lans has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.1 inches, with 23.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mont-de-Lans?

The job market in Mont-de-Lans is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mont-de-Lans?

The median home value in Mont-de-Lans is $140,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $701.

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