L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre

This French commune in the Ariège department stands at an elevation of 2110 meters near the Andorran border, featuring typical Pyrenean mountain landscapes with panoramic views of surrounding peaks and valleys.

The village historically served as an important stop for travelers and merchants crossing the Franco-Andorran border for several centuries, as evidenced by its name reflecting this strategic geographical proximity.

The commune participates in Ariège traditions while benefiting from cross-border influences with Andorra, regularly organizing local events that showcase regional heritage and Pyrenean mountain customs and folklore.

The town hall located on Place Soulé opens Monday and Tuesday mornings from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, plus Thursday mornings and Friday afternoons for administrative services.

This commune of 95 inhabitants represents one of the highest permanently inhabited villages in metropolitan France, regularly threatened by winter avalanches that can block the national road N20.

Location: canton of Ax-les-Thermes

Location: Ariège

Location: arrondissement of Foix

Elevation above the sea: 2,110 m

Shares border with: Mérens-les-Vals, Porté-Puymorens

Address: Place Soulé, 09390 L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre 09390 L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre

Phone: +33561052004

Email: contact@mairie-hospitalet.fr

Website: http://mairie-hospitalet.fr

GPS coordinates: 42.59083,1.80306

Latest update: August 7, 2025 12:53