# Things to see in Argelès-Gazost (France): 35 places and when to go

> Argelès-Gazost is a town in France, and this site lists 35 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (12), Nature (9), Hiking (8). The best known are Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rosary Basilica and Massabielle Grotto. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/argeles-gazost/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** France · 43.0046, -0.0948
- **Places:** 35 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montana/) (12) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/naturaleza/) (9) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/senderismo/) (8) · [Hot springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/termal/) (5) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) (4) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/fauna/) (4)
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** BOD Bordeaux, 209 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Pic Leviste, at 2,463 m.

## What to see in Argelès-Gazost

The places in and around Argelès-Gazost, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/domaine-du-sanctuaire-de-lourdes/): Marian shrine in Hautes-Pyrénées, France · 11 km
- [Rosary Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/basilica-del-rosario/): Basilica located in Hautes-Pyrénées, in France · 11 km
- [Massabielle Grotto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/grotte-de-massabielle/): Catholic pilgrimage cave in Lourdes, France · 11 km
- [Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/basilica-de-la-inmaculada-concepcion/): Church in Lourdes, France · 11 km
- [Basilica of St. Pius X](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/basilica-de-san-pio-x/): Basilica located in Hautes-Pyrénées, in France · 11 km
- [Château fort de Lourdes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-fort-de-lourdes/): Historic castle in Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrénées, France · 11 km
- [Col du Soulor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/col-du-soulor/): Mountain pass · 14 km
- [Pyrénées Animal Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/parc-animalier-des-pyrenees/): Zoo in Argelès-Gazost, France · 1.2 km
- [Pic du Montaigu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pic-de-montaigu/): Summit of the French Pyrenees · 14 km
- [Pic de Cabaliros](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pic-du-cabaliros/): Mountain in France · 8.7 km
- [Asson Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/zoo-d-asson/): With kids · Wildlife · 20 km
- [Château de Beaucens](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-beaucens/): 14th-century ruined castle in Beaucens, Hautes-Pyrénées, France · 4.6 km
- [Réserve naturelle régionale du massif du Pibeste-Aoulhet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserva-natural-del-macizo-de-pibeste-aoulhet/): Protected area in France · 6.8 km
- [Mont de Gez](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-de-gez/): Mountain in France · 2.4 km
- [Pic Leviste](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pic-de-leviste/): Summit · 13 km
- [Pic du Midi d'Arrens](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pic-du-midi-d-arrens/): Summit · 13 km
- [Bergerie Sainte-Bernadette](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/bergerie-sainte-bernadette/): History · 13 km
- [Brasserie du pays des Gaves](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/brasserie-du-pays-des-gaves/): Brewery · 1.7 km
- [Brasserie du Pays Toy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/brasserie-du-pays-toy/): Brewery · 16 km
- [Cabane de Benaquès](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cabane-de-benaques/): Mountains · Hiking · 14 km
- [Cabane de l'Isarce](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cabane-de-l-isarce/): Mountains · Hiking · 12 km
- [Cabane de Yerse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cabane-de-yerse/): Hiking · 9.8 km
- [Cabane du Col d'Andorre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cabane-du-col-d-andorre/): Hiking · 6.2 km
- [Cabane du Couret](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cabane-du-couret/): Mountains · Hiking · 11 km

And the other 11, by what you come to do:

- **Mountains**: [Cabane du Prat du Rey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cabane-du-prat-du-rey/), [Refuge du Haugarou](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/refuge-du-haugarou/), [Refuge Gabizos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/refuge-gabizos/)
- **Hot springs**: [Cieléo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cieleo/), [Le Jardin des Bains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-jardin-des-bains/), [Les Bains du Rocher](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/les-bains-du-rocher/), [Luzéa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/luzea/), [Piscines](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/piscines/)
- **With kids**: [Donjon des Aigles](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/donjon-des-aigles/)
- **Nature**: [Grottes du Roy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/grottes-du-roy/)
- **Snow**: [Hautacam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/hautacam/)

## When to go to Argelès-Gazost

The best time to visit Argelès-Gazost is **April to October**; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 10 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 18 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 11 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 28 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 10 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 53 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 46 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 47 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 29 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 50 |

In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. In July, 34 of the 35 places are at their best.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Argelès-Gazost

The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 209 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.0046%2C-0.0948)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.0046%2C-0.0948)

## Other towns nearby

- [Lac d'Estom](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/lac-d-estom/): 89 places · 22 km
- [Tarbes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tarbes/): 27 places · 29 km
- [Saint-Lary-Soulan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/saint-lary-soulan/): 65 places · 40 km
- [Lescar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/lescar/): 63 places · 45 km
- [Nestier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/nestier/): 13 places · 48 km
- [Sainte-Engrâce](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/sainte-engrace/): 49 places · 57 km

And all of France, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Argelès-Gazost?

The best known: [Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/domaine-du-sanctuaire-de-lourdes/), [Rosary Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/basilica-del-rosario/), [Massabielle Grotto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/grotte-de-massabielle/), [Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/basilica-de-la-inmaculada-concepcion/), [Basilica of St. Pius X](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/basilica-de-san-pio-x/). In all, 35 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Argelès-Gazost?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.

### How do you get to Argelès-Gazost?

The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 209 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.0046%2C-0.0948) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Argelès-Gazost as the destination and these 35 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).