Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Places to visit near Mont

Mont is a town in Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, home to about 1,049 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 28 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Tour Moncade (14 km), Église Saint-Pierre (15 km) and Château de Morlanne (16 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Mont on the map

Mont, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mont, Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mont at a glance

Location
Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Population
about 1,049
Coordinates
43.4348° N, 0.6520° W
Places within 50 km
55 (55 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mont

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mont: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Mont

Things to see near Mont, by type

Churches near Mont

73 churches within 100 km of Mont. The closest is Église Saint-Pierre (15 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Nouvelle-Aquitaine →

Forts & heritage near Mont

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mont. The closest is Tour Moncade (14 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Nouvelle-Aquitaine →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Mont

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mont. The closest is Barétous Valley (45 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Nouvelle-Aquitaine →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mont

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mont. The closest is Lac de Castet (56 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lac de Castet · lake · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Lac d'Isabe · lake · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~72 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Fabrèges · lake · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~82 km · Must-see
  • Lac d'Arlet · lake · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~83 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Migouélou · lake · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~84 km · Must-see
  • Lac d'Estaing · lake · Hautes Pyrenees · ~86 km · Must-see

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Nouvelle-Aquitaine →

Museums near Mont

12 museums within 100 km of Mont. The closest is Préhistosite de Brassempouy (28 km). Best time: year-round.

All museums in Nouvelle-Aquitaine →

Caves near Mont

7 caves within 100 km of Mont. The closest is Grotte du Pape (28 km). Best time: year-round.

All caves in Nouvelle-Aquitaine →

A one-day trip from Mont

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mont
  2. 15 km Église Saint-Pierre · church, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  3. 1 km Tour Moncade · heritage site, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  4. 13 km Château de Sault · heritage site, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  5. 15 km Château de Morlanne · heritage site, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  6. 26 km Église Saint-Girons · church, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  7. 17 km Back to Mont

Plan a longer trip from Mont — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Mont

No traveller has reported from around Mont yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Mont

    All places near Mont by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mont by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2873Église Saint-Pierre (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1962Tour Moncade (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints137Barétous Valley (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs016Lac de Castet (56 km)
    Museums312Préhistosite de Brassempouy (28 km)
    Caves27Grotte du Pape (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Aztaparretako Erreserba Integrala (75 km)
    Other attractions13La Chaîne des Pyrénées (33 km)
    Parks13Parc Lawrance (33 km)
    Beaches & coast02Grotte de la Chambre d'Amour (90 km)
    Treks01Sentier des Pistes de Fond du Somport (89 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascade du Pont d'Espagne (96 km)

    Mont: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mont?

    Tour Moncade (heritage site, about 14 km), Église Saint-Pierre (church, about 15 km), Château de Morlanne (heritage site, about 16 km), Château de Sault (heritage site, about 16 km), Église Saint-Girons (church, about 17 km), Château de Beyries (heritage site, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mont?

    55 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 3 museums, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Mont?

    Église Saint-Pierre, about 15 km by road; Église Saint-Girons (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mont?

    Tour Moncade, about 14 km by road; Château de Morlanne (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mont?

    Barétous Valley, about 45 km by road; Col de Marie-Blanque (53 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mont?

    Start in Mont, visit Église Saint-Pierre, then Tour Moncade, then Château de Sault, then Château de Morlanne, then Église Saint-Girons, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mont?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Mont

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mont’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mont on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.