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Vallouise, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Vallouise is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 694. Elevation: 3,809 ft (1,161 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
694 Population 32/sq mi density
3,809 ft Elevation 1,161 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,274 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$23,274 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$145,800 home value, $729/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population694
Density32/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,274
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$145,800
Rent$729
Housing Units278
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation3,809 ft (1,161 m)
Population694
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation3,809 ft (1,161 m)
Coordinates44.8461°, 6.4890°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature32°F (0°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,316 mm)
Annual Snowfall38.8 inches (99 cm)
Median Household Income$23,274

About Vallouise

Vallouise is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 694. The city sits at an elevation of 3,809 feet (1,161 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vallouise is $23,274, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above 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 42 business establishments.

Income: Vallouise vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,274
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vallouise is $145,800, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $729 (37% below the national average of $1,163). There are 278 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 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$145,800
48% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$729
37% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units278

Property Tax

Climate in Vallouise

Vallouise has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 730 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.4°C / 36°F -2.4° / 7.2° 51.0
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F -2.3° / 9° 41.2
Mar 7.3°C / 45°F 1.1° / 13.5° 47.8
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 3.9° / 16.4° 56.7
May 14°C / 57°F 7.7° / 20.4° 70.5
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 11.1° / 24.7° 60.6
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.6° 49.6
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.6° 51.7
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.5° / 22.5° 66.3
Oct 11.8°C / 53°F 6.2° / 17.5° 81.5
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 1.5° / 11.2° 83.2
Dec 3°C / 37°F -1.5° / 7.4° 70.2
Vallouise has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,809 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average32.2°F
40% below France avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,809 ft (1,161 m)
Area21.4 sq mi (55.5 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates44.8461°N, 6.4890°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above France avg
Snowfall 38.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,876 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 32 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 63 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 17 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 74 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 98 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 136 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 108 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 130 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 43 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 72 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 133 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 64 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 147 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 87 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 72 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 90 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 140 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 63 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 72 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 141 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 147 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 4.5 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 4.4 in
April 26°F (-4°C) 4.4 in
May 34°F (1°C) 4.5 in
June 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
July 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
October 35°F (2°C) 5.1 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 22°F (-6°C) 5.2 in

Vallouise has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 20°F in January to 49°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Vallouise

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire PUY ST VINCENT
École primaire
École maternelle de Pelvoux
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Radio Stations near Vallouise

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio ISA MP3 128 kbps
RDWA eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Montagne FM MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Vallouise

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne École
Centre d'art contemporain
Centre des Monuments Nationaux
Ecomusée
Four Communale
Géoparc
Le four communautaire
Maison de la Géologie
Maison du Parc de l'Embrunais
Maison du Parc des Écrins de Vallouise
Maison du Parc National des Écrins et Musée du Ski
Musée d'art sacré
Musée de la Casse
Musée de la Mine
Musée des Mines d'argent
Museen des Claux
Museo d'Arte Religiosa Alpina di Melezet
Museo del Forte di Bramafam
Museo etnografico
Refuge Lemercier

Libraries in Vallouise

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ancienne École0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Bibliotheque de Vallouise-Pelvoux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale A. Albert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Grave0.0
La Biblio0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque du 15/90.0
Si Petite Bibliothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Vallouise

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Foire Cereomatic
Marché couvert du 15/9

Hotels in Vallouise

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge st Antoine
Auberge st antoine
Chalet Hôtel d'Ailefroide
Hotel edelweiss la petite auberge
Hôtel Engilberge
Hôtel Saint-Roch
L'Aiglière
La Pendine
Le Clot Saint-Joseph
Les Vallois
Restaurant L'Edelweiss

Cafes in Vallouise

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Comptoir Huttopia
Les Arcades

Cinemas in Vallouise

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Jean Marais

Monuments in Vallouise

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Four banal
Turbo à foin

Theme Parks in Vallouise

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Via Ferrata des Gorges d’Ailfroide

Breweries in Vallouise

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alphand
B3 Brasserie Bio de Briançon
La Tourmente

Stadiums & Teams in Vallouise

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vallouise

91 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 $0
Val Cenis 0.0 $0
Val Thorens 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 0.0 $0
Aussois 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Les Sybelles 0.0 $0
Les Karellis 0.0 $0
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 $0
La Norma 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Valfréjus 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Chiomonte Frais 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 $0
Le Chazelet 0.0 $0
Bardonecchia 0.0 $0
La Grave 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 $0
Paradiski 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
La Plagne 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Stade de Ballet 0.0 $0
Stade de Saut 0.0 $0
Tignes - Val d'Isère 0.0 $0
Stade de Bosses 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 $0
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 $0
Bonneval-sur-Arc 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 $0
Bessans 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Larche 0.0 $0
Laye 0.0 $0
Ceillac en Queyras 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
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 $0
Montclar 0.0 $0
Argentera 0.0 $0
Chabanon 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière 0.0 $0
Le Grand Puy 0.0 $0
Rassemblement cours ESF 0.0 $0
Auron 0.0 $0
Le Seignus 0.0 $0
Ratery 0.0 $0
Isola 2000 0.0 $0
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 $0
Pragelato 0.0 $0
Sansicario 0.0 $0
Sestriere 0.0 $0
Serre Chevalier 0.0 $0
Montgenèvre 0.0 $0
Claviere 0.0 $0
Prali 0.0 $0
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 $0
Val Pelens 0.0 $0
Abriès 0.0 $0
Arvieux 0.0 $0
Aiguilles 0.0 $0
Ristolas en Queyras 0.0 $0
Orcières Merlette 0.0 $0
Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran 0.0 $0
Crissolo - Monviso Ski 0.0 $0
Chaillol 0.0 $0
Serre Eyraud 0.0 $0
Dévoluy 0.0 $0

Airports Near Vallouise

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la ChiaupeSmall Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall 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
Col di RhémesSmall Airport
Col du Palet 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. de la SassiereSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Grande Motte AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaioSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
Isola 2000 AltisurfaceSmall 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 Tovière AltiportSmall Airport
Les Eyssagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall 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-Rémy-de-Maurienne AirfieldSmall Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider FieldSmall Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Sollières Sardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)Small Airport
Val Thorens AltiportSmall Airport
Valberg AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Valloire-Bonnenuit AltisurfaceSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vallouise

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pelvoux
Poste Annexe
Poste Annexe

Treatment Centers in Vallouise

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Maison d'enfants Les Hirondelles

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vallouise

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Pénitents
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bon Secours
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
Chapelle Saint-André et Sainte-Lucie
Chapelle Saint-Genest
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Chapelle Saint-Romain
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien
Chapelle Saint-Vincent
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Étienne
Eglise Sainte Agathe
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine
Sainte-Marthe

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Waterfalls
4
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 Vallouise

What is the population of Vallouise?

Vallouise has a population of 694 residents and is located in France. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 21.4 square miles.

Is Vallouise expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,274, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $145,800 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $729 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Vallouise?

Vallouise has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches, with 38.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vallouise?

Vallouise has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vallouise?

The median home value in Vallouise is $145,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $729.

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