Pralognan-la-Vanoise, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Pralognan-la-Vanoise is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 689. Elevation: 4,626 ft (1,410 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

689 Population 20/sq mi density
4,626 ft Elevation 1,410 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
88.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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People

Population689
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain88.8 in/yr
Elevation4,626 ft (1,410 m)
Population689
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation4,626 ft (1,410 m)
Coordinates45.3829°, 6.7188°
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)

About Pralognan-la-Vanoise

Pralognan-la-Vanoise is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 689. The city sits at an elevation of 4,626 feet (1,410 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.

Pralognan-la-Vanoise 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. 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 4,626 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)

Geography

Elevation4,626 ft (1,410 m)
Area34.2 sq mi (88.6 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates45.3829°N, 6.7188°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above France avg
Snowfall 224.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,940 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 149 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 87 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 124 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 145 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 103 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 57 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 50 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 100 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 76 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 99 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 115 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 91 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 144 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 74 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 63 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 139 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 88 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 103 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 81 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 19 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 - - 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 5.5 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 5.0 in
April 27°F (-3°C) 5.0 in
May 36°F (2°C) 5.0 in
June 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
September 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
October 37°F (3°C) 5.3 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 5.8 in

Pralognan-la-Vanoise has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Pralognan-la-Vanoise

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire les Hauts des Darbelays - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pralognan-la-Vanoise

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Radio Frejus (IT) - MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Pralognan-la-Vanoise

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carré Science
Des pierres et des hommes : Espace archéologique Pierre Borrione
Ecomusée - Refuge Regaud
Espace Baroque
Espace Saint-Eloi
Espace Saint-Roch
Fort de Saint Gobain
Galerie des minéraux
Galerie Hydraulica
Glacialis
L'Arche d'Oé
Machine room
Maison de la Vanoise
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine
Muse De la Mine
Musée d'archéologie de Val Cenis Sollières
Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
Musée de l'Aluminium
Musée de l'histoire d'Orelle
Musée de l'Union-grande
Musée de la Pyramide du Mont Cenis
Musée de St Martin
Musée des Allues
Musée des Minéraux Alpins
Museo'Bar - Musée de la Frontière
Muséum des Animaux de Montagne
Orelle Patrimoine
Scierie et moulin du Raffort

Libraries in Pralognan-la-Vanoise

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Orelle0.0
Bibliothèque de Bramans0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Martin de Belleville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne0.0
Bibliothèque de Valezan0.0
Bibliothèque des Allures0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Alp'pages0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Orelle0.0
Espace Multimedia0.0
La bibli - Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Maison d'Émilien0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bellentre0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Pralognan-la-Vanoise

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Marché des producteurs locaux
Place de l'hôtel de ville

Hotels in Pralognan-la-Vanoise

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Épicéa Lodge
Hôtel A+
Hôtel Edelweiss
Hôtel Le Grand Bec
Igesa
Le Télémark
Les Airelles
Les Hauts de la Vanoise
Miléade
Pépé Gust
Petit Mont-Blanc

Cinemas in Pralognan-la-Vanoise

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Parc

Gas Stations in Pralognan-la-Vanoise

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garage de la Rossa

Banks in Pralognan-la-Vanoise

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Pralognan-la-Vanoise

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale d'Oé
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 Pralognan-la-Vanoise

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Ski Resorts Near Pralognan-la-Vanoise

111 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chaillol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crissolo - Monviso Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Orcières Merlette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rucas di Bagnolo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ristolas en Queyras 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aiguilles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arvieux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
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 - - -
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 - - -
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 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 - - -
Les 7 Laux 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 - - -
Col de Plainpalais 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 - - -

Airports Near Pralognan-la-Vanoise

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield-Small Airport
Ali sul Po Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport de Vaugellaz-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise-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
Andrea Bozzo Airfield-Small Airport
campo di volo Pian Mune'-Small Airport
Cascina Valentino Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux 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 AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur Altiport-Small Airport
Cumiana Airfield-Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface-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
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Arpette Altisurface-Small Airport
La Tovière Altiport-Small Airport
Les Eyssagnes Airfield-Small Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Merlo Romano Airfield-Small Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiporto-Small Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface-Small Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Rutor Glacier Altiport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pralognan-la-Vanoise

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Relais
Pralognan-la-Vanoise

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pralognan-la-Vanoise

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Glière
Chapelle de la Motte
Chapelle des Bieux
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Chapelle Sainte-Brigitte
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Pralognan-la-Vanoise

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Pralognan-la-Vanoise.

Name Description
Cascade de la Fraîche
Cascade de la Vuzelle

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 Pralognan-la-Vanoise

What is the population of Pralognan-la-Vanoise?

Pralognan-la-Vanoise has a population of 689 residents and is located in France. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 34.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pralognan-la-Vanoise?

Pralognan-la-Vanoise 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. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches, with 224.7 inches of snow.

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