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Valmeinier, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Valmeinier is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 535. Elevation: 5,072 ft (1,546 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
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| Population | 535 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,072 ft (1,546 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1857°, 6.4810° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.5 inches (1,309 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 24.1 inches (61 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,116 |
About Valmeinier
Valmeinier is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 535. The city sits at an elevation of 5,072 feet (1,546 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Valmeinier vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $24,116 |
| 68% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 32 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $127,400 |
| 55% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $637 |
| 45% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 214 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below France avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,072 ft (1,546 m) |
| Area | 53.1 sq mi (137.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1857°N, 6.4810°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 145 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.2 in |
Valmeinier has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 27°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (3.0").
Schools in Valmeinier
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annexe Lycée Ferrier | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire d'Orelle | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Valmeinier
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2S Radio | club, latino | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Montagne FM | — | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Valmeinier
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carré Science | ||||
| Cristal In Rock | ||||
| Éco-Musée du Moulin | ||||
| Ecomusée "Montricher autrefois" | ||||
| Fort de Saint Gobain | ||||
| Four Communale | ||||
| Machine room | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine | ||||
| Musée d'art sacré | ||||
| Musée de l'Aluminium | ||||
| Musée de l'histoire d'Orelle | ||||
| Musée de l'Union-grande | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance - Rosine Perrier | ||||
| Musée de la Vie d'Autrefois | ||||
| Musée de St Martin | ||||
| Musée des Allues | ||||
| Musée des ardoisières | ||||
| Musée des Costumes, Arts et Traditions Populaires | ||||
| Musée Opinel | ||||
| Museo d'Arte Religiosa Alpina di Melezet | ||||
| Museo del Forte di Bramafam | ||||
| Museo etnografico | ||||
| Museo'Bar - Musée de la Frontière | ||||
| Orelle Patrimoine | ||||
| Scierie et moulin du Raffort |
Libraries in Valmeinier
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancienne École | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Orelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Martin de Belleville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Allures | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale d'Orelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de La Grave | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Culturel / mediathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Valmeinier
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Place de l'hôtel de ville |
Hotels in Valmeinier
34 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Valmeinier
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Valmeinier
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Valmeinier
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Valmeinier
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Galibier | ||||
| L'Étoile des Neiges | ||||
| La Voûte | ||||
| Le Capricorne | ||||
| Le Medzé-ry | ||||
| Le Rendez-Vous |
Stadiums & Teams in Valmeinier
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Valmeinier
105 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Céüse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crévoux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station de ski de Reallon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars/Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ancelle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ceillac en Queyras | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Laye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dévoluy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serre Eyraud | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chaillol | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crissolo - Monviso Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orcières Merlette | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Les Sybelles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine de Beldina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Corbier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aussois | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sappey-en-Chartreuse | 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 | — | — | — |
| Les Egaux - St Hugues | 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Valmeinier
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Annecy Meythet airport | NCY | Medium Airport |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport | CMF | Medium Airport |
| Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport de Vaugellaz | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Valmorel | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul | — | Small Airport |
| Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chanaz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Château de Montmeilleur Airfield | — | 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 Altiport | CVF | Small Airport |
| Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Crots Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Gap-Tallard Airfield | GAT | Small Airport |
| Gh. de la Sassiere | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Léchaud | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Miravidi breul | — | 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 Lombard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Granta Pareì ghiacciaio | — | Small Airport |
| Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport | AHZ | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| L'Arpette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| La Tovière Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Lavours Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Eyssagnes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lumbin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Megève Altiport | MVV | Small Airport |
| Mens Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Méribel Altiport | MFX | Small Airport |
| Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin Airfield | SCP | Small Airport |
| Nevaio del Fallére altiporto | — | Small Airport |
| Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Rutor Glacier Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Valmeinier
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste | |
| La Poste | |
| Valmeinier |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Valmeinier
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle | |
| Chapelle | |
| Chapelle | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame des Neiges | |
| Chapelle Saint-Come et Saint-Damien | |
| Chapelle Saint-Fabien et Saint-Sébastien | |
| Chapelle Saint-Joseph | |
| Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption | |
| Église Saint-Maurice | |
| Église Sainte-Marguerite |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Valmeinier
What is the population of Valmeinier?
Valmeinier has a population of 535 residents and is located in France. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 53.1 square miles.
Is Valmeinier expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,116, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,400 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $637 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Valmeinier?
Valmeinier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.5 inches, with 24.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Valmeinier?
The job market in Valmeinier is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Valmeinier?
The median home value in Valmeinier is $127,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $637.