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Vielha

Catalonia, Spain · Europe

About Vielha

Vielha is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Les, 22km from Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park.

Vielha is a town located in Catalonia, Spain. With a population of 5,385, it is an important destination in Europe.

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

About Vielha

The General Council of Aran (Aranese: Conselh Generau d'Aran) is the autonomous governing body of the territory of the Aran Valley in Catalonia. The chamber is headed by the Sindic d'Aran.

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Where is Vielha located?

Vielha is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.7020 latitude, 0.7956 longitude.

What is the population of Vielha?

Vielha has a population of approximately 5,385 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
5,385
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Catalonia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.7020, 0.7956

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Vielha

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

tunnel

Vielha Tunnel

The 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.

4 km · about 10 min drive

mountain pass

Port de la Bonaigua

A 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.

16 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park

Catalonia's only national park: granite peaks, twisting alpine streams and some 200 glacial lakes centred on Estany de Sant Maurici beneath the twin Els Encantats spires. 4x4 taxis from Espot run visitors to the lake.

22 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.

58 km · about 65 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.

58 km · about 65 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Vielha

  • Right hereVielha 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.
  • 16 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.
  • 58 kmCol du TourmaletThe most frequently visited mountain pass in Tour de France history at 2,115 meters in the French Pyrenees.
  • 59 kmPic du Midi ObservatoryA legendary mountaintop observatory at 2,877 meters offering extraordinary panoramic views of the Pyrenean chain and stargazing experiences.
  • 65 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.
  • 66 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.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Vielha.

Les

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 755

Bagnères-de-Luchon

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19 km awayPop. 3,380

Benasque

🇪🇸 Spain

25 km awayPop. 2,231

Espot

🇪🇸 Spain

27 km awayPop. 388

Laspaúles

🇪🇸 Spain

30 km awayPop. 272

Sahún

🇪🇸 Spain

30 km awayPop. 323

Sesué

🇪🇸 Spain

31 km awayPop. 129

Villanova

🇪🇸 Spain

32 km away

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