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Arette
Spend 1‑2 days in Arette; one night is enough for a ski day or a short hike.
Arette is a small Béarn village in the Barétous Valley, serving as a gateway to La Pierre Saint‑Martin ski area in winter and to numerous hiking trails in summer. The village itself is walkable; a single overnight stay covers the main activities.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking
- avoid Jan–Feb heavy snow may close mountain roads (check)
- Airport
- PUF
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Arette17 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Arette, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyArette is generally safe; main risks are mountain weather changes and icy roads in winter.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPUF Pau Pyrénées Airport (about 60 km (37 mi); rent a car or taxi to Arette).PUF Pau Pyrénées Airport (about 37 mi (60 km); rent a car or taxi to Arette).
- Getting aroundVillage is pedestrian; a car is recommended for the valley and ski resort (mountain roads are winding).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PUF Pau Pyrénées Airport (about 60 km (37 mi); rent a car or taxi to Arette)PUF Pau Pyrénées Airport (about 37 mi (60 km); rent a car or taxi to Arette)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Care
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Mar, Jun–Sep, Dec. Mixed: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Arette: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Village is pedestrian; a car is recommended for the valley and ski resort (mountain roads are winding).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Oloron‑Sainte‑Marie
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Car via D918, about 30 min
Historic town with cathedral.
Spain (Navarre)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h (check)
Car over the La Pierre Saint‑Martin pass
Cross the border into the Roncal Valley.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Refuge Jeandel
Dormitory €18, half‑board €42.50; staff in summer; altitude 1670 m (2026 estimate)
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- €110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Mountain roads can be steep and icy in winter; drive cautiously.
- Ski resort opening dates vary; check the official site before planning a ski trip.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Ambulance
- 15
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Arette. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking · avoid Jan–Feb heavy snow may close mountain roads (check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Arette
- secondaryWikivoyage: Arette, revision 5242712 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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