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Valtournenche, Italy

Aosta Valley · Italy

Valtournenche is a small town in Aosta Valley, Italy with a population of 2,198. Elevation: 4,980 ft (1,518 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

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2,198 Population 110/sq mi density
4,980 ft Elevation 1,518 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$26,207 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$26,207 median income, 10.2% unemployment

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About Valtournenche

Valtournenche

Valtournenche is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy, 1,500 m (4,900 ft) above the sea level. It is named after and covers the upper side of the Valtournenche, a valley on the left side of the Dora Baltea, from Châtillon to the Matterhorn. Valtournenche municipality includes Breuil-Cervinia, whose ski resort is linked to Zermatt, Switzerland.

People

Population2,198
Density110/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$26,207
Unemployment10.2%

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation4,980 ft (1,518 m)
Population2,198
Population Density110 / sq mi
Elevation4,980 ft (1,518 m)
Coordinates45.8761°, 7.6243°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceAosta Valley
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (933 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.2 inches (67 cm)
Median Household Income$26,207

About Valtournenche

Valtournenche is a small town in Italy (Aosta Valley) with a population of 2,198. The city sits at an elevation of 4,980 feet (1,518 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Valtournenche is $26,207, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 165 business establishments.

Income: Valtournenche vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$26,207
65% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)165

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Valtournenche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 269 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 36.7 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,980 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average29.6°F
45% below Italy avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,980 ft (1,518 m)
Area19.9 sq mi (51.6 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates45.8761°N, 7.6243°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below Italy avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,262 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 M4.9 131 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 131 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 115 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 133 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 147 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 146 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 105 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 144 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 128 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 100 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 129 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 53 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 90 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 126 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 132 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 103 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 103 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 47 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 97 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 123 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 99 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 3.2 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 19°F (-7°C) 3.4 in
April 23°F (-5°C) 3.4 in
May 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in
June 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
July 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
October 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.2 in

Valtournenche has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 18°F in February to 45°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Valtournenche

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vibration Zen Relax (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
La Radio du bord de l’eau (CH) chillout, house MP3 128 kbps
Top Italia Radio aosta, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dimensione Italia italian AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Ouistiti (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Break Radio (CH) hip-hop, hip-hop and rap oldies MP3 192 kbps
Vertical Radio (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Amica, Biella - MP3 128 kbps
RADIO PROPOSTA AOSTA news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Chablais (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais - 100% Français (CH) france MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Valtournenche

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpenfaunamuseum
Centro Documentazione Miniere Chamousira
Ecomuseo del Vertice
Ecomuseo della Media Montagna
Lorihiischi
Maison de l'Alpage - Museo
Matterhorn Museum
Musée d'Evolène
Museo all'aperto opere Carlo Tassi
Museo d'arte moderna e contemporanea della Valle d'aosta
Museo del Miele
Museo dell'Artigianato Valdostano di tradizione
Museo Etnografico Petit Monde
Museo Mineralogico Paleontologico
Pavillon d'information Grande Dixence
Rascard Comunale - Maison de l'Alpage
Villaggio d'Arte di Chemp
Walser Ecomuseum
Zooom The Matterhorn

Libraries in Valtournenche

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib-Ludo Evolène0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Abbé Almer Meynet0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Brusson0.0
Biblioteca intercomunale0.0
Biblioteque0.0
Bibliothèque des Collines0.0
Gemeinde Bibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Valtournenche

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato della domenica periodo estivo
Mercato di Gressoney-Saint-Jean

Hotels in Valtournenche

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bijou
Hotel Grandes Murailles
Hotel meublé Meridiana
Panorama al Bich

Restaurants in Valtournenche

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar La Goille - Bistro Artemisia
Pizzeria Ristorante Chez Luisella

Monuments in Valtournenche

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento ai Caduti della guerra

Breweries in Valtournenche

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio Walser Duarf
Zermatt Matterhorn Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Valtournenche

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Ski Resorts Near Valtournenche

99 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rosswald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aletsch Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Blatten Belalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wilern 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leysin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Forclaz VD 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crans-Montana 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Glacier 3000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jeizinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Anzère 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Mosses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe Devero 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eischoll 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rothwald/Wasenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Unterbäch – Brandalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Moosalpregion 0.0 - - $0 - - -
San Domenico di Varzo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Visperterminen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mayens de Conthey 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vercorin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint Luc - Chandolin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Staldenried - Gspon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grimmialp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Moléson 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rathvel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Paccots 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kandersteg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Giettes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gluringen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Prévondes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Château-d'Oex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bellwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Engstligenalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rochers de Naye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lauchernalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lauenen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Scopello / Alpe di Mera 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Grands Montets 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bourg-Saint-Pierre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Fouly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Monterosa Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chamois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crévacol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Antagnod 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Torgnon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brusson 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Macugnaga - Belvedere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gressoney-Saint-Jean 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Colle di Joux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pila 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bielmonte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valgrisenche Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Champorcher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tignes - Val d'Isère 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bonneval-sur-Arc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bessans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ala di Stura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Martinaux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nax 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ovronnaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grächen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zinal / Grimentz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas-Balen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas-Grund 0.0 - - $0 - - -
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Marecottes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Evolène 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domobianca 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stadio del Ghiaccio e Centro Fondo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas-Almagell 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cheggio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas Fee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lourtier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arolla 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Champex-Lac 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vormaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Macugnaga - Moro 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vichères-Bavon 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Valtournenche

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Turin AirportTRNLarge Airport
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Biella-Cerrione Airfield-Medium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Airfield ASD Carisio Gliding Club-Small Airport
Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron-Small Airport
Altiporto Chamois-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul-Small Airport
Bex Airfield-Small Airport
Canavese Ultralight Flight Club-Small Airport
Carolina Airfield-Small Airport
Cerreto Castello Airfield-Small Airport
Champillon altiporto-Small Airport
Chatelair Airfield-Small Airport
Chavez-Marini Airfield-Small Airport
Col di Rhémes-Small Airport
Col du Palet Altiport-Small Airport
Cossato Airfield-Small Airport
Croix de Coeur Altiport-Small Airport
Gattinara Airfield-Small Airport
Gh. de la Sassiere-Small Airport
Gh. del Mont Gelé-Small Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto-Small Airport
Ghiacciaio del Lys-Small Airport
Glacier d'Argentière Altiport-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
Granta Pareì ghiacciaio-Small Airport
Il Falco Airfield-Small Airport
Ivrea Montalto Dora Airfield-Small Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
La Gruyère Airfield-Small Airport
La Tovière Altiport-Small Airport
Lucchina Fly Club Airfield-Small Airport
Marc Ingegno Airfield-Small Airport
Meggiana Altiport-Small Airport
Megolo Airfield-Small Airport
Moncucco Airfield-Small Airport
Münster Airfield-Small Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiporto-Small Airport
Pegasus 2000 Airfield-Small Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Raron Airfield-Small Airport
Reichenbach Air Base-Small Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Rovasenda 2000 Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Valtournenche

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valtournenche

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella Di Cignana
Cappella Di Cretaz
Cappella Di Maen
Cappella di Notre- Dame de Guèrison
Cappella Mont-Mené
Cappella Valmartin
Chiesa parrocchiale di Sant'Antonio Abate
San Pietro

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Valtournenche

What is the population of Valtournenche?

Valtournenche has a population of 2,198 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles.

Is Valtournenche expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,207, 65% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Valtournenche?

Valtournenche has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches, with 26.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Valtournenche?

The job market in Valtournenche faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 165 business establishments in the area.

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