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Argelès-Gazost

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Argelès-Gazost

Argelès-Gazost works well as a base: 10 minutes from Pierrefitte-Nestalas, 23km from Col du Tourmalet.

Argelès-Gazost is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 3,516, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Argelès-Gazost 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 Argelès-Gazost to your route.

About Argelès-Gazost

Argelès-Gazost (French pronunciation: [aʁʒəlɛs ɡazɔst] ; Occitan: Argelèrs de Gasòst) is a commune and a subprefecture of the Hautes-Pyrénées department in southwestern France. The Pyrénées Animal Park is located in Argelès-Gazost.

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Where is Argelès-Gazost located?

Argelès-Gazost is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.0027 latitude, -0.0991 longitude.

What is the population of Argelès-Gazost?

Argelès-Gazost has a population of approximately 3,516 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,516
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.0027, -0.0991

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 Argelès-Gazost

8 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pic du Midi Observatory

A legendary mountaintop observatory at 2,877 meters offering extraordinary panoramic views of the Pyrenean chain and stargazing experiences.

21 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

La Cabane du Tourmalet

A rustic mountain hut cafe at the summit of the Col du Tourmalet (2,115m), the most-crossed pass in Tour de France history and a pilgrimage for cycling and driving enthusiasts.

23 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Col du Tourmalet

The most frequently visited mountain pass in Tour de France history at 2,115 meters in the French Pyrenees.

23 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Gavarnie Falls

France's tallest waterfall at 422 meters, plunging down the spectacular UNESCO-listed Cirque de Gavarnie amphitheater.

35 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Cirque de Gavarnie

A colossal natural amphitheater in the Pyrenees with walls up to 1,500 meters high and Europe's tallest waterfall.

35 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

national park

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park

A UNESCO-listed Pyrenean national park with towering canyon walls, thundering waterfalls, and the 3,355-meter Monte Perdido summit.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Argelès-Gazost

  • 20 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.
  • 21 kmPic du Midi ObservatoryA legendary mountaintop observatory at 2,877 meters offering extraordinary panoramic views of the Pyrenean chain and stargazing experiences.
  • 23 kmCol du TourmaletThe most frequently visited mountain pass in Tour de France history at 2,115 meters in the French Pyrenees.
  • 42 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.

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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