Modane
Compact town in the Maurienne Valley of Savoie, Modane sits within the Vanoise National Park close to the Italian border, with mountain scenery on all sides and a compact centre with cafés and restaurants. Part of the Kingdom of Sardinia until 1860, it carries a cross-border character that still shapes the area.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population4,086
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.9 km2.4 mi
Modane: quick answers
Where is Modane?
Modane is in Savoie, France, about 57 km35 miles in a straight line from Albertville.
How do you get to Modane?
The nearest airport is Chambéry (CMF), about 1 hr 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Modane?
The warmest month is August, averaging 11°C51°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -9°C15°F. The wettest month is November, with about 124 mm4.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Modane?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 7 restaurants, 2 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Modane?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Aussois, Saint-Véran and Venthon.