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Val-d'Isère, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Val-d'Isère is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,632. Elevation: 6,066 ft (1,849 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-1°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,632 Population 45/sq mi density
6,066 ft Elevation 1,849 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -1°C
56.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,272 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$25,272 median income, 1.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$146,600 home value, $733/mo rent

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About Val-d'Isère

Val-d'Isère

Val-d'Isère is a commune of the Tarentaise Valley, in the Savoie department in southeastern France. It lies 5 km (3 mi) from the border with Italy. It is on the border of the Vanoise National Park created in 1963, with good transport links in and out of Lyon, Geneva and Chambéry.

People

Population1,632
Density45/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$25,272
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$146,600
Rent$733
Housing Units653
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-1°C)
Rain56.7 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation6,066 ft (1,849 m)
Population1,632
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation6,066 ft (1,849 m)
Coordinates45.4514°, 6.9746°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature31°F (-1°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation56.7 inches (1,441 mm)
Annual Snowfall42.2 inches (107 cm)
Median Household Income$25,272

About Val-d'Isère

Val-d'Isère is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,632. The city sits at an elevation of 6,066 feet (1,849 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Val-d'Isère is $25,272, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (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 98 business establishments.

Income: Val-d'Isère vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,272
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)98

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Val-d'Isère 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 653 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$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 Units653

Property Tax

Val-d'Isère has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,066 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average30.6°F
43% below France avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,066 ft (1,849 m)
Area36.4 sq mi (94.4 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates45.4514°N, 6.9746°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above France avg
Snowfall 42.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,969 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 135 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 97 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 136 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 131 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 68 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 102 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 109 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 79 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 100 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 100 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 61 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 106 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 62 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 142 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 58 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 118 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 97 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 103 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 106 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 39 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 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 5.1 in
March 20°F (-7°C) 5.0 in
April 24°F (-5°C) 5.0 in
May 32°F (0°C) 4.9 in
June 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
July 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Driest
August 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in
October 34°F (1°C) 5.2 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 6.0 in Wettest
December 21°F (-6°C) 5.6 in

Val-d'Isère has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 18°F in January to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Val-d'Isère

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École maternelle Samivel
École élémentaire de Val d'Isère
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Radio Stations near Val-d'Isère

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Top Italia Radio (IT) aosta, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Krimi MP3 320 kbps
Radio Frejus (IT) MP3 128 kbps
RADIO PROPOSTA AOSTA (IT) news MP3 256 kbps
Globule Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Val-d'Isère

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée - Refuge Regaud
Ecomuseo delle Guide Alpine Antonio Castagneri
Ecomuseo Terre Al Confine
Espace Baroque
Espace Saint-Eloi
Espace Saint-Roch
Galerie des minéraux
Glacialis
Glaciomuseo del Serrù
L'Arche d'Oé
Maison Bruil di Introd
Maison de la Vanoise
Musée d'archéologie de Val Cenis Sollières
Musée de la Pyramide du Mont Cenis
Musée des Minéraux Alpins
Museo Civico Alpino "Arnaldo Tazzetti"
Museo del Gipeto
Museo della Resistenza di Valsavarenche e centro di documentazione "Emile Chanoux"
Museo Papa Giovanni Paolo II
Museo Tazzetti
Muséum des Animaux de Montagne

Libraries in Val-d'Isère

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Introd0.0
Bibliothèque de Bramans0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Alp'pages0.0
Espace Multimedia0.0
La bibli - Bibliothèque municipale0.0
La Maison de la Montagne0.0
Maison d'Émilien0.0
Médiathèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Val-d'Isère

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Marché des producteurs locaux

Hotels in Val-d'Isère

41 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

À la Pastourelle
Altitude
Avancher
Chalets Izia
Club Med Val d'Isère
Everest Hotel
Hôtel Avenue Lodge
Hôtel Bellier
Hôtel Champs Avalins
Hôtel Christiana
Hôtel l'Aigle des Neiges
Hôtel La Galise
Hôtel La Mourra
Hôtel La Savoyarde
Hôtel Le Blizzard
Hôtel Le Brussel's
Hôtel Le Kandahar
Hôtel Le Parc
Hôtel Les Lauzes
Hôtel Les Sorbiers
Hôtel Ormelune
Hôtel Tsanteleina
K2 Chogori
La Bailletta
La Tovière
Le Crêt
Le glacier des Evettes
Le Refuge de Solaise
Le Samovar
Le Yule
Les Balcons de Bellevarde
Les Barmes de l'Ours
Les Chalets de Solaise
Les Chalets de Solaise
Les Crêtes Blanches
Les Jardins de Val
Les Verdets
Lores
Maison de Famille Les 5 Frères
Perce Neige
Village Vacances de Val d'Isère

Cafes in Val-d'Isère

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Just Before
Le Hibou
Salon de Fou
Sun Bar

Cinemas in Val-d'Isère

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Splendid

Clinics in Val-d'Isère

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medical center
Médival

Train Stations in Val-d'Isère

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Funival
Funival
Grande Motte (Perce-Neige)

Bus Stations in Val-d'Isère

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière
La Daille/Funival GR

Gas Stations in Val-d'Isère

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Elan

Banks in Val-d'Isère

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque de Savoie
Banque Populaire
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Val-d'Isère

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale d'Oé
Brasserie du Petit st Bernard
Les Névés

Stadiums & Teams in Val-d'Isère

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Val-d'Isère

102 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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
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
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
Champorcher 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
Courmayeur 0.0 $0
Torgnon 0.0 $0
Crévacol 0.0 $0
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 $0
Chamois 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
Les Marecottes 0.0 $0
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 0.0 $0
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 $0

Airports Near Val-d'Isère

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Turin AirportTRNLarge Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Torino-Aeritalia AirportMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Altiporto ChamoisSmall 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
Angiale AirfieldSmall Airport
Canavese Ultralight Flight ClubSmall Airport
Champillon altiportoSmall Airport
Chatelair AirfieldSmall 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 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
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
L'Elika AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tovière AltiportSmall Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Merlo Romano AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiportoSmall Airport
Pegasus 2000 AirfieldSmall Airport
Prealpi-Musinè AirfieldSmall Airport
Rivoli Tetti Neirotti AirfieldSmall Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport

Post Offices in Val-d'Isère

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Postale
Bureau de poste de Val d'Isère
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Val-d'Isère

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame des Neiges du Joseray
Chapelle Saint-Antoine du Crey
Chapelle Saint-Barthélémy
Chapelle Saint-Barthélémy du Laisinant
Chapelle Saint-Germain de La Daille
Chapelle Saint-Jean des Prés
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Chapelle Sainte-Lucie
Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine
Église Saint-Bernard de Menthon
Notre Dame de Toute Prudence

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Waterfalls
6
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 Val-d'Isère

What is the population of Val-d'Isère?

Val-d'Isère has a population of 1,632 residents and is located in France. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 36.4 square miles.

Is Val-d'Isère expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,272, 66% 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 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Val-d'Isère?

Val-d'Isère has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches, with 42.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Val-d'Isère?

The job market in Val-d'Isère is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 98 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Val-d'Isère?

The median home value in Val-d'Isère is $146,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $733.

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