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Argelès-Gazost, France
Occitanie · France
Argelès-Gazost is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 3,516. Elevation: 1,476 ft (450 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Argelès-Gazost
Argelès-Gazost is a commune and a subprefecture of the Hautes-Pyrénées department in southwestern France.
People
Economy
DHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 3,516 |
| Population Density | 2,980 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0027°, -0.0991° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Occitanie |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.9 inches (1,903 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 90.7 inches (230 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,512 |
About Argelès-Gazost
Argelès-Gazost is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 3,516. The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet (450 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Argelès-Gazost vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $23,512 |
| 69% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.6% |
| 222% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| 29% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 211 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $127,600 |
| 55% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $638 |
| 45% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,406 |
Property Tax
Climate in Argelès-Gazost
Argelès-Gazost has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1086 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below France avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,980/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0027°N, 0.0991°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Argelès-Gazost has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.4").
Schools in Argelès-Gazost
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Climatique Rene Billeres | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Climatique | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Publique Villa Suzanne | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire publique Parc Suzanne | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire | — | — | — | — |
| École Maternelle Publique Jean Bourdette | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire publique Jean Bourdette | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Notre-Dame | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Argelès-Gazost
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Presence Lourdes | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Atomic radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xiberoko botza | talk & speech | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ràdio País | bearn, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frequence Luz | alternative, funk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Gascogne | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Cap a cap | traditional | MP3 |
Museums in Argelès-Gazost
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbadiale - Maison des arts | ||||
| Accueil public EDF | ||||
| Casanabe | ||||
| Cassou | ||||
| Choco Story | ||||
| Espace muséographique Millaris | ||||
| Historical Resource Centre | ||||
| Le Cachot | ||||
| Le Carmel | ||||
| Maison Carrée | ||||
| Maison de la Connaissance du Risque Sismique | ||||
| Maison du Parc national de Cauterets | ||||
| Maison du Parc National des Pyrénées | ||||
| Maison du Val d'Azun et du Parc National des Pyrénées | ||||
| Maison Natale du Maréchal Foch | ||||
| Maison Paternelle de Sainte Bernadette | ||||
| Micro-Folies | ||||
| Moulin de Boly | ||||
| Musée Bernadette | ||||
| Musée de Cire | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation | ||||
| Musée des miraculés | ||||
| Musée du Béret | ||||
| Musée du moulin | ||||
| Musée du Patrimoine des Pères de Bétharram | ||||
| Musée du Petit Lourdes | ||||
| Musée Massey | ||||
| Musée Montagnard du Lavedan | ||||
| Musée municipal de Luz-Saint-Sauveur | ||||
| Musée Napoleon III | ||||
| Musée Pyrénéen | ||||
| Musée Sainte-Bernadette | ||||
| Musée Saliès | ||||
| Observatoire du Pic du Midi de Bigorre |
Libraries in Argelès-Gazost
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Ateliers Musée | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Arras en Lavedan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Argelès-Gazost | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale d'Arrens-Marsous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Barèges | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cauterets | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Départementale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Pays de Lourdes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Simone Veil | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Argelès-Gazost
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Frais | |||||
| Halle Marcadieu | |||||
| La Halle | |||||
| La Halle Brauhauban | |||||
| Les Halles de Cauterets | |||||
| Marché de Bagnères-de-Bigorre | |||||
| Marché de Pays - Arrens-Marsous | |||||
| Marché de Pays Argelès-Gazost | |||||
| Marché de Pays Barèges | |||||
| Marché de Pays Pierrefitte-Nestalas | |||||
| Marché de producteurs - Argelès-Gazost | |||||
| Marché de producteurs - Arrens-Marsous | |||||
| Marché de Producteurs - Aucun | |||||
| Marché du Tydos | |||||
| Place de la Mairie |
Hotels in Argelès-Gazost
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Argelès-Gazost
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Argelès-Gazost
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Argelès-Gazost
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Argelès-Gazost
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Argelès-Gazost
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Argelès-Gazost
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Argelès-Gazost
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Argelès-Gazost
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Argelès-Gazost
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Argelès-Gazost
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie du pays des Gaves | ||||
| Brasserie du Pays Toy | ||||
| La Brasserie du Pépère | ||||
| Les Brasseurs de l'Adour |
Stadiums & Teams in Argelès-Gazost
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Argelès-Gazost
22 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estación Invernal de Astún | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Pierre-Saint-Martin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hautacam | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gourette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nistos | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Tourmalet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Artouste | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cauterets | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Luz Ardiden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bourg d'Oueil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine de Saint-Lary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de Esquí de Aramón Cerler | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Somport | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Louron | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Piau Engaly | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de esquí de Candanchú | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Peyragudes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de Esquí Aramón Formigal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Formigal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Luchon-Superbagnères | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gavarnie Gèdre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de Esquí Aramón Panticosa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Argelès-Gazost
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Auch Gers Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Pau Pyrénées Airport | PUF | Medium Airport |
| Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport | LDE | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Bagnères de Luchon | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Lasclaveries | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Tarbes Laloubère | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Coscojuela de Sobrarbe | — | Small Airport |
| Aire-sur-l'Adour Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport de Peyresourde Balestas | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface d'Hautacam | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Cap De Barres | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Cap De Pouy | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Castillon De La Laquette | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Coumely | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Ferrère Batmale | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Honteyde | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface des Quatre Veziaux - La Hourquette d'Ancizan | — | Small Airport |
| Amou Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Andoins Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Anères Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arrouède Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Artigues Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Bassoues Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berdoues Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Biran Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Boeil Bezing Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cabaliros Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Castejón de Sos Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Castejón de Sos field | — | Small Airport |
| Castelnau Magnoac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chélan | — | Small Airport |
| Cier de Riviere Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Claracq Villa les Palmiers Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Escary Aramits Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Fontrailles Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gaussan ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Gelard Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Goux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gurmençon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Idrac Respaillès Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Serre D'aulon Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Labatut Rivière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Larreule Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Tucoulet Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Luquet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Malaussanne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Manent Montane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maslacq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nauxion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Navarrenx Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Argelès-Gazost
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agence Postale d'Argelès-gazost |
Treatment Centers in Argelès-Gazost
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hôpital Le Montaigu | ||
| MGEN l'Arbizon |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Argelès-Gazost
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine | |
| Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption | |
| Église Saint-André d'Ayzac | |
| Église Saint-Barthélémy | |
| Église Saint-Blaise | |
| Église Saint-Germé | |
| Église Saint-Hippolyte | |
| Église Saint-Jacques | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Michel | |
| Église Saint-Saturnin | |
| Église Saint-Vincent | |
| Église Sainte-Lucie |
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What is the population of Argelès-Gazost?
Argelès-Gazost has a population of 3,516 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,980 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.
Is Argelès-Gazost expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,512, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Argelès-Gazost?
Argelès-Gazost has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.9 inches, with 90.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Argelès-Gazost?
The job market in Argelès-Gazost faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 211 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Argelès-Gazost?
The median home value in Argelès-Gazost is $127,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $638.