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Moûtiers, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Moûtiers is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 4,936. Elevation: 1,572 ft (479 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
4,936 Population 4,046/sq mi density
1,572 ft Elevation 479 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
88.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,822 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$20,822 median income, 11.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$127,800 home value, $639/mo rent

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About Moûtiers

Moûtiers

Moûtiers, historically also called Tarentaise, is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France.

People

Population4,936
Density4,046/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,822
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty24.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$127,800
Rent$639
Housing Units1,974
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain88.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Population4,936
Population Density4,046 / sq mi
Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Coordinates45.4846°, 6.5315°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation88.8 inches (2,257 mm)
Annual Snowfall224.7 inches (571 cm)
Median Household Income$20,822

About Moûtiers

Moûtiers is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 4,936. The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet (479 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.

The median household income in Moûtiers is $20,822, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 296 business establishments.

Income: Moûtiers vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,822
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above France avg
Poverty Rate24.0%
94% above France avg
Establishments (County)296

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Moûtiers is $127,800, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $639 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,974 total housing units in the city. 29.8% 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$127,800
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$639
45% below France avg
Rent Burden29.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,974

Property Tax

Moûtiers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 224.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density4,046/sq mi
Coordinates45.4846°N, 6.5315°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above France avg
Snowfall 224.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,793 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 M4.8 134 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 99 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 70 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 120 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 112 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 133 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 73 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 60 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 117 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 32 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 81 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 130 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 92 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 148 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 70 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 100 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 9 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 120 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 84 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 123 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 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 5.1 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 31°F (-0°C) 4.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
June 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 5.7 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.5 in

Moûtiers has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Moûtiers

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé Sainte-Thérèse
École primaire privée Sainte-Thérèse
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jean Rostand
École élémentaire Darantasia
École maternelle Darantasia
Lycée des métiers des services en montagne - LGT Ambroise Croizat
Collège Jean Rostand
École maternelle du Chat Perché
École élémentaire du Chat Perché
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Radio Stations near Moûtiers

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Krimi MP3 320 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM MP3 96 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
La radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR AAC+ 32 kbps
SunAlpes Radio MP3 128 kbps
Globule Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Moûtiers

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Des pierres et des hommes : Espace archéologique Pierre Borrione
Éco-Musée du Moulin
Ecomusée "Montricher autrefois"
Ecomusée de la Chaume
Ecomusée du Roselais
Galerie Hydraulica
Glacialis
L'arbre à plumes
Machine room
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison Rouge
Muse De la Mine
Musée d'Antan
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
Musée de la Résistance - Rosine Perrier
Musée de la taillanderie Busillet
Musée de St Martin
Musée des 4 saisons
Musée des Allues
Musée des ardoisières
Musée des Costumes, Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée des Minéraux Alpins
Musée des Traditions
Musée du Beaufort
Musée du Félicien
Musée Opinel
Scierie et moulin du Raffort
Tremplin 92 (Maison des Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver)

Libraries in Moûtiers

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotèque d'Arêches0.0
Bibliothèque de Queige0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Martin de Belleville0.0
Bibliothèque de Valezan0.0
Bibliothèque des Allures0.0
Bibliothèque des Hurtières0.0
Bibliothèque du Dôme0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Centre Culturel / mediathèque0.0
Dôme médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bellentre0.0
Médiathèque de Gilly-sur-Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Val d'Arc0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Moûtiers

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Beaufort
Marché de Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Place Grenette

Hotels in Moûtiers

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de Savoie
Cit'Hotel le Welcome
Hôtel du Faubourg
Hôtel Inn Moûtiers

Cinemas in Moûtiers

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Rex

Veterinaries in Moûtiers

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #7075753817

Train Stations in Moûtiers

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains

Bus Stations in Moûtiers

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moûtiers

Gas Stations in Moûtiers

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casino
Dyneff
FR #1998410566

Banks in Moûtiers

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque de Savoie
Banque Laydernier
Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Groupama
Société Générale

Shopping Malls in Moûtiers

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour market

Gyms in Moûtiers

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Snatch CrossFit Moutiers

Breweries in Moûtiers

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Du Galta
Birra Menta
Brasserie du Grand Pic
Brasserie du Petit st Bernard
Brasserie l'Antidote
Brassin Versant - Bière de Granier
L'Étoile des Neiges
La Voûte
Le Capricorne
Le Medzé-ry
Le Rendez-Vous
Les Névés

Stadiums & Teams in Moûtiers

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Ski Resorts Near Moûtiers

119 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Abriès 0.0 $0
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 $0
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 $0
Prali 0.0 $0
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
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
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 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
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Aussois 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
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
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
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
Valgrisenche Ski 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
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
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Les Marecottes 0.0 $0
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 $0
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0

Airports Near Moûtiers

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-AvoriazSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la ChiaupeSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du GouterSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du TaculSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Champillon altiportoSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Col di RhémesSmall Airport
Col du Palet AltiportSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Gh. de la SassiereSmall Airport
Gh. del LéchaudSmall Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breulSmall 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
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 Tovière AltiportSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiportoSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Rutor Glacier AltiportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Moûtiers

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moûtiers Tarentaise

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moûtiers

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
Chapelle d’Hauteville
Chapelle de la Très-Sainte-Trinité (le Chef-Lieu)
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Champs
Chapelle Saint-Charles-Borromée et Saint-Guérin
Chapelle Saint-Fabien et Saint-Sébastien
Chapelle Saint-Jacques
Chapelle Saint-Jacques et Saint-Philippe
Chapelle Sainte-Agathe et Sainte-Marguerite
Chapelle Sainte-Barbe et de la Sainte-Vierge
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Vierge
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Marcel
Église Saint-Roch

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Waterfalls
1
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 Moûtiers

What is the population of Moûtiers?

Moûtiers has a population of 4,936 residents and is located in France. The population density is 4,046 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

Is Moûtiers expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,822, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $639 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 Moûtiers?

Moûtiers 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 Moûtiers?

The job market in Moûtiers faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 296 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moûtiers?

The median home value in Moûtiers is $127,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $639.

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