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Arette

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Arette

Arette sits on the route: 25 minutes from Oloron-Sainte-Marie, 33km from Selva de Irati.

Arette is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 1,185, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arette sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arette to your route.

About Arette

Arette (French pronunciation: [aʁɛt]; Occitan: Areta) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. It is located in the arrondissement of Oloron-Sainte-Marie and the canton of Oloron-Sainte-Marie-1.

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Where is Arette located?

Arette is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.0953 latitude, -0.7171 longitude.

What is the population of Arette?

Arette has a population of approximately 1,185 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,185
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.0953, -0.7171

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Arette

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Col d'Aubisque

A dramatic Pyrenean pass with a narrow, exposed corniche road section linking it to the Col du Soulor, offering vertiginous drops and mountain grandeur.

33 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Selva de Irati

One of Europe's largest beech-fir forests, ablaze with colour in autumn around the Irabia reservoir deep in the Pyrenees.

33 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Pau Grand Prix Street Circuit

Historic street circuit threading the parks and hairpins of Pau since 1933, the oldest city Grand Prix still run in France; hosts modern single-seater and classic racing each spring.

36 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Puerto de Somport

A 1,632 m Pyrenean border pass used since Roman times and by Camino de Santiago pilgrims, descending past the monumental Canfranc railway station on the Spanish side.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Ochagavía

Stone-and-slate Pyrenean village at the meeting of the Zatoya and Anduña rivers, crossed by a medieval cobbled bridge and lined with coats-of-arms on whitewashed houses. The classic base for the Irati Forest via the NA-2012.

37 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Puerto de Ibañeta

The Roncevaux Pass of legend, where Roland fell in 778: a 1,057 m Pyrenean crossing above Roncesvalles on the classic Camino Francés route into Spain.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Arette

  • 33 kmCol d'AubisqueA dramatic Pyrenean pass with a narrow, exposed corniche road section linking it to the Col du Soulor, offering vertiginous drops and mountain grandeur.
  • 37 kmPuerto de SomportA 1,632 m Pyrenean border pass used since Roman times and by Camino de Santiago pilgrims, descending past the monumental Canfranc railway station on the Spanish side.
  • 50 kmPuerto de IbañetaThe Roncevaux Pass of legend, where Roland fell in 778: a 1,057 m Pyrenean crossing above Roncesvalles on the classic Camino Francés route into Spain.
  • 72 kmPic du Midi ObservatoryA legendary mountaintop observatory at 2,877 meters offering extraordinary panoramic views of the Pyrenean chain and stargazing experiences.
  • 73 kmCol du TourmaletThe most frequently visited mountain pass in Tour de France history at 2,115 meters in the French Pyrenees.
  • 78 kmLa RhuneA 905 m Basque summit on the Spanish border, climbed by a wooden cog train for sweeping coast-to-Pyrenees views.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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