Highest Elevation in France

Top 100 cities ranked by highest elevation

Best France Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

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Economy

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Housing

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Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Most Restaurants

All Countries · France

Highest Elevation — France

1 Briançon 93 4,268 ft

2 Megève 84 3,625 ft

3 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 84 3,478 ft

4 Saint-Flour 84 2,917 ft

5 Yssingeaux 84 2,835 ft

6 La Mure 84 2,815 ft

7 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains 84 2,756 ft

8 Pontarlier 27 2,736 ft

9 Bourg-Saint-Maurice 84 2,736 ft

10 Sainte-Sigolène 84 2,684 ft

11 Embrun 93 2,605 ft

12 Morez 27 2,552 ft

13 Morteau 27 2,523 ft

14 Gap 93 2,431 ft

15 Mende 76 2,362 ft

16 Valfin-lès-Saint-Claude 27 2,241 ft

17 Luc-la-Primaube 76 2,234 ft

18 Valdahon 27 2,178 ft

19 Gérardmer 44 2,175 ft

20 Marvejols 76 2,169 ft

21 Passy 84 2,146 ft

22 Égletons 75 2,136 ft

23 Le Puy-en-Velay 84 2,100 ft

24 Ussel 75 2,096 ft

25 Thônes 84 2,057 ft

26 Rodez 76 2,057 ft

27 Aurillac 84 2,051 ft

28 La Bresse 44 2,024 ft

29 Gex 84 2,021 ft

30 Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds 84 1,995 ft

31 Arpajon-sur-Cère 84 1,982 ft

32 Monistrol-sur-Loire 84 1,975 ft

33 Lannemezan 76 1,949 ft

34 Saint-Genest-Lerpt 84 1,946 ft

35 Sallanches 84 1,903 ft

36 La Ricamarie 84 1,900 ft

37 La Roche-sur-Foron 84 1,873 ft

38 Ceyrat 84 1,864 ft

39 Oyonnax 84 1,824 ft

40 Bagnères-de-Bigorre 76 1,821 ft

41 Roche-la-Molière 84 1,818 ft

42 Seynod 84 1,778 ft

43 Ambert 84 1,778 ft

44 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne 84 1,775 ft

45 Sorbiers 84 1,772 ft

46 Champagnole 27 1,772 ft

47 Saint-Étienne 84 1,736 ft

48 Lavelanet 76 1,729 ft

49 Digne-les-Bains 93 1,719 ft

50 Le Chambon-Feugerolles 84 1,699 ft

51 Poisy 84 1,696 ft

52 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez 84 1,696 ft

53 Faverges 84 1,680 ft

54 Cran-Gevrier 84 1,673 ft

55 Divonne-les-Bains 84 1,663 ft

56 Publier 84 1,647 ft

57 Annecy-le-Vieux 84 1,634 ft

58 Vétraz-Monthoux 84 1,624 ft

59 Scionzier 84 1,594 ft

60 Unieux 84 1,588 ft

61 Reignier-Ésery 84 1,588 ft

62 Cluses 84 1,588 ft

63 Sisteron 93 1,585 ft

64 La Talaudière 84 1,581 ft

65 Firminy 84 1,565 ft

66 Thyez 84 1,565 ft

67 Romagnat 84 1,558 ft

68 Saint-Jorioz 84 1,555 ft

69 Marignier 84 1,552 ft

70 Langres 44 1,549 ft

71 Villars 84 1,549 ft

72 Saint-Julien-en-Genevois 84 1,522 ft

73 Ugine 84 1,512 ft

74 Saint-Genis-Pouilly 84 1,486 ft

75 Annecy 84 1,483 ft

76 Meythet 84 1,480 ft

77 Bonneville 84 1,476 ft

78 Aurec-sur-Loire 84 1,476 ft

79 Guéret 75 1,467 ft

80 Ville-la-Grand 84 1,453 ft

81 Beaumont 84 1,453 ft

82 Saint-Claude 27 1,450 ft

83 Annemasse 84 1,447 ft

84 Brioude 84 1,444 ft

85 Thonon-les-Bains 84 1,430 ft

86 Amplepuis 84 1,427 ft

87 Corte 94 1,421 ft

88 Châtel-Guyon 84 1,417 ft

89 Thiers 84 1,417 ft

90 Ferney-Voltaire 84 1,394 ft

91 Chamalières 84 1,381 ft

92 Gaillard 84 1,381 ft

93 Beaucourt 27 1,355 ft

94 Saint-Gaudens 76 1,348 ft

95 Lourdes 76 1,342 ft

96 Clermont-Ferrand 84 1,332 ft

97 Remiremont 44 1,319 ft

98 Rives 84 1,296 ft

99 Saint-Girons 76 1,293 ft

100 Montbrison 84 1,293 ft

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by highest elevation in France.

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Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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