Question 1

What is the population of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?

Accepted Answer

The commune of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc has 8,673 inhabitants per the INSEE census.

Question 2

Are there natural risks in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is exposed to 16 natural risk(s): Avalanche, Eboulement ou chutes de pierres et de blocs, Effet de surpression, Engins de guerre, Glissement de terrain, Inondation, Mouvement de terrain, Par lave torrentielle (torrent et talweg), Par remontées de nappes naturelles, Par ruissellement et coulée de boue, Par une crue torrentielle ou à montée rapide de cours d'eau, Radon, Risque industriel, Rupture de barrage, Séisme, Transport de marchandises dangereuses. Source: Géorisques / GASPAR.

Question 3

What is the energy performance of homes in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?

Accepted Answer

Out of 622 ADEME EPCs available in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, the most common label is E. 11% are rated A or B.

Question 4

What is the crime rate in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, the crime rate in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc was 53.1 offences per 1,000 inhabitants (burglaries, theft, violence, vandalism). Source: SSMSI / French Ministry of the Interior.

Question 5

Is the tap water safe to drink in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?

Accepted Answer

Tap water in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is non-compliant on some parameters. Source: ARS / Hub'eau. (3801 analyses over 12 months) Exceedances were observed for: bactériologie.

Question 6

What is the air quality in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?

Accepted Answer

According to LCSQA stations (5-year mean) in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: PM2.5 : 12.3 µg/m³, NO₂ : 20.1 µg/m³, PM10 : 16.1 µg/m³. Source: LCSQA / Géod'air.