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Arudy

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Arudy

Arudy is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ogeu-les-Bains, 52km from Col du Tourmalet.

Arudy is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 2,417, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arudy 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 Arudy to your route.

About Arudy

Arudy (French pronunciation: [aʁydi]; Gascon: Arudi) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of south-western France. The commune has been awarded one flower by the National Council of Towns and Villages in Bloom in the Competition of cities and villages in Bloom.

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Where is Arudy located?

Arudy is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.1064 latitude, -0.4333 longitude.

What is the population of Arudy?

Arudy has a population of approximately 2,417 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,417
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.1064, -0.4333

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 Arudy

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.

17 km · about 20 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

50 km · about 60 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.

52 km · about 60 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.

52 km · about 60 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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

waterfall

Gavarnie Falls

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

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Arudy

  • 17 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.
  • 36 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 kmPic du Midi ObservatoryA legendary mountaintop observatory at 2,877 meters offering extraordinary panoramic views of the Pyrenean chain and stargazing experiences.
  • 52 kmCol du TourmaletThe most frequently visited mountain pass in Tour de France history at 2,115 meters in the French Pyrenees.
  • 73 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.

Driving in France

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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15 km awayPop. 1,810

Nay

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