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Modane
City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Overview
Set in the French Alps near the Italian border, Modane is a charming small town known for its spectacular mountain scenery, historic sites, and role as a gateway to the Maurienne Valley resorts. Its authentic alpine atmosphere and easy access to outdoor adventures make it a favorite among hikers, skiers, and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Population
2,879
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.20°, 6.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,662
Local Cost
$1,062
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
2.7°C
Summer Avg
12.4°C
Winter Avg
-7.2°C
Record High
27.0°C
Record Low
-26.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
765 mm
Internet Speed
190 Mbps
Upload
176 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
5
Parks
2
Transport
58
Walk Score
58
Footways
115.0
Airport
CVF
Distance
22 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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