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Orsières
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Orsières, tucked in Switzerland's Valais region, is a quaint alpine town famed for stunning mountain landscapes and access to premier hiking and skiing routes. Its historic village charm and peaceful atmosphere make it an ideal base for exploring the Swiss Alps.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
3,183
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.03°, 7.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
96
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,780
Local Cost
$1,820
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
78
English
68
Temperature
3.3°C
Summer Avg
12.4°C
Winter Avg
-6.0°C
Record High
28.4°C
Record Low
-29.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1149 mm
Internet Speed
59 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
36
Walk Score
36
Footways
71.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 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 75/100.
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