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Montvalezan, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Montvalezan is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 627. Elevation: 3,793 ft (1,156 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
627 Population 16/sq mi density
3,793 ft Elevation 1,156 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
59.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,116 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$24,116 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$146,600 home value, $733/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population627
Density16/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$24,116
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$146,600
Rent$733
Housing Units251
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain59.3 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation3,793 ft (1,156 m)
Population627
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation3,793 ft (1,156 m)
Coordinates45.6117°, 6.8464°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature33°F (1°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation59.3 inches (1,505 mm)
Annual Snowfall38.4 inches (98 cm)
Median Household Income$24,116

About Montvalezan

Montvalezan is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 627. The city sits at an elevation of 3,793 feet (1,156 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Montvalezan is $24,116, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (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 38 business establishments.

Income: Montvalezan vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,116
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Montvalezan is $146,600, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $733 (37% below the national average of $1,163). There are 251 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 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,600
48% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$733
37% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units251

Property Tax

Montvalezan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,793 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average33.4°F
38% below France avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,793 ft (1,156 m)
Area38.7 sq mi (100.2 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates45.6117°N, 6.8464°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above France avg
Snowfall 38.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,766 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 113 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 149 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 140 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 83 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 122 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 45 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 59 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 120 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 126 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 125 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 81 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 122 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 78 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 78 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 120 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 82 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 123 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 56 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 96 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 5.4 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 5.2 in
April 27°F (-3°C) 5.1 in
May 36°F (2°C) 5.1 in
June 42°F (6°C) 4.2 in
July 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
October 37°F (3°C) 5.4 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 6.2 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 5.9 in

Montvalezan has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 21°F in January to 50°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Montvalezan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire la Rosière
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Radio Stations near Montvalezan

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Top Italia Radio (IT) aosta, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Krimi MP3 320 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Radio Frejus (IT) MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM MP3 96 kbps
RADIO PROPOSTA AOSTA (IT) news MP3 256 kbps
Globule Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Montvalezan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Des pierres et des hommes : Espace archéologique Pierre Borrione
Ecomusée - Refuge Regaud
Espace Saint-Eloi
Galerie des minéraux
Galerie Hydraulica
Glacialis
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison Musée Berton
Mostra dei cristalli
Muse De la Mine
Musée d'Art Sacré
Musée des Minéraux Alpins
Museo Alpino Duca degli Abruzzi
Muséum des Animaux de Montagne

Libraries in Montvalezan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comprensoriale di Morgex0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Pré-Saint-Didier0.0
Biblioteca comunale e Casa museo "Maison Plassier"0.0
Biblioteca di Courmayeur0.0
Biblioteca Fondazione Montagna Sicura0.0
Bibliothèque de Valezan0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
La petite bibliothèque de Saint-Nicolas0.0
Maison d'Émilien0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bellentre0.0
Médiathèque de Megève0.0
Médiathèque des Contamines0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Montvalezan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Bourg-Saint-Maurice

Hotels in Montvalezan

20 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpen Lodge
Auberge Jérôme
Chalet des Lys
Chalet L'Aiglon
Chalet Matsuzaka
Club Med la Rosière
Hôtel Alparena
I.L.Y. Hotels
L'Accroche-Coeur
Le Hameau du Glacier
Le Manoir Savoie
Le Miravidi
Le Prince des Cîmes
Le Refuge du Montagnard
Le Relais du Petit St Bernard
Les Jardins de la Cascade
Résidence Le Roc Noir
Résidence Les Cimes Blanches
Résidence Sky La Rosière
Sources de Marie

Cafes in Montvalezan

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chalet Enca
Village Igloo
Wood Bear Café

Cinemas in Montvalezan

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Ruitor

Monuments in Montvalezan

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Statue de Saint-Bernard

Castles in Montvalezan

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Redoute Ruinée

Clinics in Montvalezan

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Médical de La Rosière

Gas Stations in Montvalezan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elan
Elan

Shopping Malls in Montvalezan

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre commercial Le Valaisan II

Golf Courses in Montvalezan

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf de la Rosière

Breweries in Montvalezan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Petit st Bernard
Brasserie l'Antidote
Brassin Versant - Bière de Granier
Les Névés

Stadiums & Teams in Montvalezan

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Montvalezan

114 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Claviere 0.0 $0
Montgenèvre 0.0 $0
Serre Chevalier 0.0 $0
Sestriere 0.0 $0
Sansicario 0.0 $0
Pragelato 0.0 $0
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 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
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
Bessans 0.0 $0
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 $0
Bonneval-sur-Arc 0.0 $0
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 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
Valgrisenche Ski 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
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
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
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
Nax 0.0 $0
La Martinaux 0.0 $0
Les Giettes 0.0 $0
Portes du Soleil 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

Airports Near Montvalezan

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium 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
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
Andrea Bozzo AirfieldSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Champillon altiportoSmall Airport
Chatelair AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Col di RhémesSmall Airport
Col du Palet AltiportSmall Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Cumiana AirfieldSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall 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 l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall 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
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaioSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
L'Elika AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tovière AltiportSmall Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiportoSmall Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon AltisurfaceSmall Airport

Post Offices in Montvalezan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Postale Communale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montvalezan

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cantine Sainte-Barbe
Chapelle Jean Paul II
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Fourvières
Église Saint-Jean Baptiste
Église Saint-Michel
Notre-Dame de la Piété
Notre-Dame de Liesse
Saint-Barthélemy

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 Montvalezan

What is the population of Montvalezan?

Montvalezan has a population of 627 residents and is located in France. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 38.7 square miles.

Is Montvalezan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,116, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,600 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Montvalezan?

Montvalezan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.3 inches, with 38.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Montvalezan?

The job market in Montvalezan is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Montvalezan?

The median home value in Montvalezan is $146,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $733.

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