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 · estimate
96
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.