Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Chamrousse
Chamrousse is a locality in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 1,695 m above sea level. It has a population of about 453 (2023). The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now4°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population453
Local time19:34
45.13° N, 5.88° EElevation 1,695 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code38410October: high / low11° / 3°
Rain this month198mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chamrousse at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:02 · 18:4110 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:10Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month18°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
192 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
132 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Chamrousse
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
4°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 65%
Today22 Oct7°-2°
Fri23 Oct5°2°11.3 mm
Sat24 Oct2°1°8.2 mm
Sun25 Oct6°4°17.1 mm
Mon26 Oct12°4°
Tue27 Oct17°10°
Wed28 Oct10°9°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°4°
Fri30 Oct14°9°
Sat31 Oct12°8°
When to go to Chamrousse
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 54 | 69 | 71 | 50 | 30 | 23 | 24 |
| High | 2° | 2° | 5° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 14° | 11° | 6° | 3° |
| Low | -6° | -6° | -3° | 0° | 4° | 7° | 9° | 9° | 6° | 3° | -1° | -5° |
| Rain (mm) | 167 | 132 | 155 | 162 | 192 | 166 | 148 | 161 | 184 | 198 | 174 | 178 |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
What's on in Chamrousse
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Chamrousse
5.1 km
Pavillon KellerBuilt 1912
13 km
Perret tower (Grenoble)Built 1925
12 km
Palais des Sports Pierre Mendès FranceBuilt 1968
13 km
Grenoble Cathedral
7.4 km
église Saint-Christophe (Venon)Built 1850
13 km
Isère prefecture (building)
Museum13 km
Museum of GrenobleBuilt 1798
Museum9.9 km
Museum of the French RevolutionBuilt 1983More museums: Maison du Patrimoine et de l'Environnement
Outdoors around Chamrousse
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Climbing41Mountain huts34Viewpoints28Camp sites22Golf courses4Hot springs & thermal baths1Theme parks1Zoos1
Le Vince LandTheme parks
0.3 kmEspace Vertical 4Climbing
0.8 kmVertical'Art GrenobleClimbing
0.9 kmCerfs et bichesZoos
1 kmGolf de SeyssinsGolf courses
1 kmSignal de VillardViewpoints · 1,973 m
1.1 kmDomaine Skiable ChamrousseSki area · 51 km of pistes · 20 lifts
2 kmL'Alpe du Grand SerreSki area · 41 km of pistes · 14 lifts
14 kmCol d'OrnonSki area · 6 km of pistes · 4 lifts
15 kmSappey-en-ChartreuseSki area · 1 km of pistes · 5 lifts
16 kmEspace plongée & Pêche sous-marineDive site
15 kmNature around Chamrousse
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chamrousse
Earthquakes around Chamrousse
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19504magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record61within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Ceillac 6 km ↘1959 · 93 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 102 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 139 km
5.0Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières 5 km →1985 · 69 km
Towns and villages around Chamrousse
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Le Recoin0.3 kmSaint-Martin-d'Uriage3.1 kmBelmont3.7 kmUriage-les-Bains4 kmVaulnaveys-le-Haut4.5 kmRioupéroux4.6 kmLe Pinet4.6 kmSonnant4.9 kmSalignière5 kmVaulnaveys-le-Bas5 kmSaint-Nizier5.1 kmVilleneuve5.1 kmLivet-et-Gavet5.1 kmCorps5.6 kmLes Clavaux5.8 kmLes Molettes6.3 kmRevel6.4 kmHerbeys6.6 kmGavet6.8 kmBrié-et-Angonnes7.2 kmVenon7.5 kmMiribel7.5 kmLes Travers7.5 kmMurianette8.3 kmTavernolles8.3 kmLe Buisson8.5 kmSéchilienne8.5 kmLes Simianes8.6 kmGières8.8 kmDomène8.9 kmL'Isle9 kmJarrie9.1 kmSaint-Jean-le-Vieux9.3 kmSaint-Barthélemy-de-Séchilienne9.5 kmRhut9.5 kmPoisat9.6 kmLes Alloves9.7 kmMontchaboud9.7 kmVizille9.9 kmLa Galochère9.9 kmEybens10 kmBresson10 kmLe Versoud10 kmOulles10 kmSaint-Martin-d'Hères10 kmLa Plaine10 kmRochetaillée10 kmLa Gorge11 kmLa Combe-de-Lancey11 kmSaint-Mury-Monteymond11 kmGrandes Sables11 kmSaint-Pierre-de-Mésage11 kmLe Sapey11 kmLa Morte11 kmBasse-Jarrie11 kmLancey12 kmNotre-Dame-de-Mésage12 kmStation de l'Alpe du Grand Serre12 kmAlpe du Grand-Serre12 kmChampagnier12 kmVillard-Bonnot12 kmMeylan12 kmOrnon12 kmLes Granges12 kmMontbonnot-Saint-Martin12 kmLa Paute12 kmSainte-Agnès13 kmAllemond13 kmÉchirolles13 kmChamp-sur-Drac13 kmVillard-Reculas13 kmBiviers13 kmLevet13 kmMoulin-Vieux13 kmLa Tronche13 kmCorenc13 kmLe Rivier13 kmLa Coirelle14 kmLa Poutuire14 kmSaint-Nazaire-les-Eymes14 km
Chamrousse from above
Around Chamrousse40 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lac AchardNature2.6 kmLac FourchuNature9.1 kmLacs RobertNature3.2 kmLac du PoursolletNature8.8 kmLac du CrozetNature6.7 kmGlacier de FreydaneNature9.9 kmMeijeMountain37 kmLa Meije Pic CentralMountain37 kmLa Meije Pic OrientalMountain38 kmPic GaspardMountain39 kmLe RâteauMountain35 kmGrande RuineMountain40 kmDomaine Skiable ChamrousseSki area2.0 kmL'Alpe du Grand SerreSki area14 kmCol d'OrnonSki area15 kmSappey-en-ChartreuseSki area16 kmEspace plongée & Pêche sous-marineDive site15 kmPavillon KellerMonument5.1 kmPerret tower (Grenoble)Monument13 kmPalais des Sports Pierre Mendès FranceMonument12 kmGrenoble CathedralMonument13 kméglise Saint-Christophe (Venon)Monument7.4 kmIsère prefecture (building)Monument13 kmÉglise Saint-Jean, GrenobleMonument14 kmBastille, Saint-Martin-le-VinouxMonument14 kmMuseum of GrenobleMuseum13 kmMuseum of the French RevolutionMuseum9.9 kmMuseum of the Old ArchbishopricMuseum13 kmNatural History Museum of GrenobleMuseum13 kmMusée de la Résistance et de la Déportation à GrenobleMuseum13 kmGrenoble Universités - GièresStation9.5 kmJarrie-VizilleStation12 kmLanceyStation12 kmEmbarcadère Treffort - La MiraFerry port29 kmGrenoblePlace14 kmSaint-Martin-d'HèresPlace10 kmFontainePlace16 kmMeylanPlace12 kmSaint-ÉgrèvePlace19 kmSeyssinet-ParisetPlace15 km
Postal code
38410
Getting to Chamrousse
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNB
50 kmChambéry Aix les Bains airportCMF
57 kmLyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYS
90 kmGrenoble Universités - GièresRailway station
9.5 kmJarrie-VizilleRailway station
12 kmLanceyRailway station
12 kmEmbarcadère Treffort - La MiraEmbarcadère Mayres Savel - La Mira
29 kmPlaces near Chamrousse
Places with a climate like Chamrousse
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chamrousse?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chamrousse.
What is the hottest month in Chamrousse?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Chamrousse?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chamrousse?
May is the wettest month with about 192 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chamrousse?
The postal code of Chamrousse is 38410.