Col des Arazures

Col des Arazures is a mountain saddle in , , and has an elevation of 2,121 metres. Col des Arazures is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pic du Midi d’Ossau and Col du Pourtalet.

Peak
The Pic du Midi d'Ossau is a mountain rising above the in the . Despite possessing neither a nor, in the context of the range, a particularly high summit, its distinctive shape makes it a symbol of the French side of the Pyrenees.

Mountain saddle
Photo: France64160, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The , El Portalet or Portalet d'Aneu is a mountain pass and border crossing in the , between and . The pass reaches an elevation of 1,794 m, and links the and valleys.

Lake
Photo: Kaprixo, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a lake.

Col des Arazures

Latitude
42.8258° or 42° 49′ 33″ north
Longitude
-0.4505° or 0° 27′ 2″ west
Elevation
2,121 metres (6,959 feet)
Open location code
8CJXRGGX+8R
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4414614849
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
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Satellite Map

Discover Col des Arazures from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Col des Arazures” goes by many names.
  • Occitan (post 1500): “Còth de Las Arasuras”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as La Cournade and La Meye.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pic des Arazures and Col de l’IOu.

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