Evolène
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Evolène is a charming Alpine village in the Valais region of Switzerland, set amid breathtaking peaks and renowned for its well-preserved traditions and wooden chalets. The town offers a haven for hikers, skiers, and anyone seeking authentic Swiss mountain life away from the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
1,684
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.11°, 7.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,840
Local Cost
$1,780
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
80
English
55
Temperature
0.0°C
Summer Avg
9.3°C
Winter Avg
-9.5°C
Record High
22.7°C
Record Low
-28.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
946 mm
Internet Speed
199 Mbps
Upload
147 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
28
Walk Score
28
Footways
56.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.