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{{Infobox French commune
{{Infobox French commune
|name = Villaroger
|name = Villaroger
|commune status = [[Communes of France|Commune]]
|image =
|region = [[Rhône-Alpes]]
|image = MairieVillaroger.JPG
|department = [[Savoie (département)|Savoie]]
|caption = The town hall in Villaroger
|image coat of arms =
|arrondissement = Albertville
|arrondissement = Albertville
|canton = Bourg-Saint-Maurice
|canton = Bourg-Saint-Maurice
|INSEE = 73323
|INSEE = 73323
|postal code = 73640
|postal code = 73640
|mayor = Alain Emprin<ref>{{cite web|title=Répertoire national des élus: les maires|url=https://www.data.gouv.fr/fr/datasets/r/2876a346-d50c-4911-934e-19ee07b0e503|website=data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises|date=2 December 2020|language=fr}}</ref>
|mayor = Gaston Pascal-Mousselard
|term = 2008–2014
|term = 2020–2026
|intercommunality = Haute Tarentaise
|intercommunality = Haute Tarentaise
|longitude = 6.875
|coordinates = {{coord|45.5919|6.875|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
|latitude = 45.5919
|elevation min m = 859
|elevation min m = 859
|elevation max m = 3779
|elevation max m = 3779
|area km2 = 28.15
|area km2 = 28.15
|population = 407
|population = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_total}}
|population date = 2006
|population date = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_as_of}}
|population footnotes = {{France metadata Wikidata|population_footnotes}}
|urban pop = 16708
|website =
|website =
}}
}}


'''Villaroger''' is a [[Communes of France|commune]] in the [[Savoie]] [[Departments of France|department]] in the [[Rhône-Alpes]] [[Regions of France|region]] in south-eastern [[France]].
'''Villaroger''' is a [[Communes of France|commune]] in the [[Savoie]] [[Departments of France|department]] in the [[Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes]] [[Regions of France|region]] in south-eastern [[France]]. It is situated in the upper [[Tarentaise Valley]], between [[Bourg-Saint-Maurice]] and [[Tignes]].


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The commune of Villaroger extends from 850m at the river [[Isère (river)|Isère]] up to 3779m at the [[Mont Pourri]]. Villaroger is made up of several hamlets, the main village being at 1075m. The name Villaroger comes from “Villarium Ogerii” which indicates the existence of a villa during the Middle Ages, which belonged to a certain Oger or Ogier, a family name particularly common among the French during the 5th and the 6th centuries.
At the heart of Haute-Tarentaise : VILLAROGER

The parish of Villaroger extends from 600m at the river Isère up to 3779m. Villaroger is made up of several hamlets, the main village being at 1075m.
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For years the main source of income has been farming and cheese production. In addition to these traditional ways of life, tourism now plays an important part. Villaroger has been linked to Les Arcs by a three man chairlift since 1982AD. Its geographical situation and landscape lends itself to numerous winter and summer activities.
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The name Villaroger comes from “Villarium Ogerii” which indicates the existence of a villa during the middle ages, which belonged to a certain Oger or Ogier, a family name particulary common among the French during the 5th and the 6th centuries.

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For years the main source of income has been farming and cheese production. In addition to these traditional ways of life, tourism now plays an important part. Villaroger has been linked to Les Arcs by a three man chairlift since 1982.
==See also==
Its geographical situation and landscape lends itself to numerous Winter and Summer activities.
*[[Communes of the Savoie department]]
The “Goyets” (nickname for the locals) will be happy to introduce you to the peace, the charm and the beauty of their village.


==References==
==References==
*[http://www.insee.fr/en/home/home_page.asp INSEE]
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Latest revision as of 07:37, 14 April 2024

Villaroger
Commune
The town hall in Villaroger
The town hall in Villaroger
Location of Villaroger
Map
Villaroger is located in France
Villaroger
Villaroger
Villaroger is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Villaroger
Villaroger
Coordinates: 45°35′31″N 6°52′30″E / 45.5919°N 6.875°E / 45.5919; 6.875
LandFrankreich
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
DepartmentSavoie
ArrondissementAlbertville
CantonBourg-Saint-Maurice
IntercommunalityHaute Tarentaise
Regierung
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Alain Emprin[1]
Area
1
28.15 km2 (10.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
363
 • Density13/km2 (33/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
73323 /73640
Elevation859–3,779 m (2,818–12,398 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Villaroger is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It is situated in the upper Tarentaise Valley, between Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Tignes.

The commune of Villaroger extends from 850m at the river Isère up to 3779m at the Mont Pourri. Villaroger is made up of several hamlets, the main village being at 1075m. The name Villaroger comes from “Villarium Ogerii” which indicates the existence of a villa during the Middle Ages, which belonged to a certain Oger or Ogier, a family name particularly common among the French during the 5th and the 6th centuries.

For years the main source of income has been farming and cheese production. In addition to these traditional ways of life, tourism now plays an important part. Villaroger has been linked to Les Arcs by a three man chairlift since 1982AD. Its geographical situation and landscape lends itself to numerous winter and summer activities.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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