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Montgaillard

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Montgaillard

Montgaillard sits on the route: 5 minutes from Foix, 52km from Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley.

Montgaillard is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 1,412, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Montgaillard 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 Montgaillard to your route.

About Montgaillard

Montgailhard (French pronunciation: [mɔ̃ɡajaʁ] ; Occitan: Montgalhard; before 2022: Montgaillard) is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.

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Where is Montgaillard located?

Montgaillard is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 42.9354 latitude, 1.6335 longitude.

What is the population of Montgaillard?

Montgaillard has a population of approximately 1,412 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,412
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
42.9354, 1.6335

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 Montgaillard

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Mirador Roc del Quer

A vertigo-inducing steel walkway jutting 20 m off a cliff on the Coll d'Ordino road above Canillo, ending in a glass floor and a seated bronze figure gazing over the valley.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Sant Joan de Caselles

One of Andorra's finest Romanesque churches, an 11th-12th-century stone chapel with a slender Lombard bell tower beside the CG-2 outside Canillo, hiding a rare stucco Christ in Majesty rediscovered behind its 16th-century altarpiece.

41 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Sanctuary of Meritxell

National shrine of Andorra in the Valira d'Orient valley: Ricardo Bofill's striking 1976 basilica of arches and mirrors stands beside the burnt-out Romanesque original, honouring the country's patroness Our Lady of Meritxell.

42 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Coll d'Ordino

A quiet 1,980 m pass on the CS-340 between Ordino and Canillo, a favourite driving and cycling detour with layered views over Andorra's central valleys.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Grandvalira

The largest ski resort in the Pyrenees and southern Europe, spanning six mountain sectors in the microstate of Andorra.

44 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Port d'Envalira

The highest paved mountain pass in the Pyrenees at 2,408 m, linking Andorra with France above Pas de la Casa: a Tour de France classic with a bypass tunnel for winter.

45 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley

UNESCO-listed glacial valley covering 9% of Andorra, a pristine landscape of mountain pastures, cliffs, and glacial lakes.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Montgaillard

  • 41 kmMirador Roc del QuerA vertigo-inducing steel walkway jutting 20 m off a cliff on the Coll d'Ordino road above Canillo, ending in a glass floor and a seated bronze figure gazing over the valley.
  • 43 kmColl d'OrdinoA quiet 1,980 m pass on the CS-340 between Ordino and Canillo, a favourite driving and cycling detour with layered views over Andorra's central valleys.
  • 45 kmPort d'EnvaliraThe highest paved mountain pass in the Pyrenees at 2,408 m, linking Andorra with France above Pas de la Casa: a Tour de France classic with a bypass tunnel for winter.
  • 61 kmPort de la BonaiguaA 2,072 m pass on the C-28 crowning the road into the Val d'Aran, with sweeping switchbacks above the treeline beside the Baqueira-Beret ski slopes.
  • 76 kmVielha TunnelThe 5.2 km Juan Carlos I tunnel on the N-230 bores under the Pyrenees to give the Val d'Aran its only year-round road link with the rest of Spain: a landmark of 20th-century engineering.

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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