Ax-les-Thermes - Carrefour RN320-RN22 - Altitude 1790m
Occitania, France — 1.2 km
Porté-Puymorens mountain pass
Porté-Puymorens
🇫🇷 Occitania · France — Altitude 2095 m
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This camera watches the high mountain pass at Porté-Puymorens in the eastern French Pyrenees, a road crossing at about 2,095 metres. It is useful for anyone wondering whether the road is open, what the sky is doing, or how much snow is still on the slopes before heading into the mountains.
The place and its setting
Porté-Puymorens sits in the Ariège department of Occitania, close to the Spanish border. The pass links the upper Ariège valley with the Cerdagne plateau and the Catalan side of the range. The landscape is open and treeless near the summit, with grassy slopes, rocky outcrops and wide views along the crest. Villages in the valleys below are small, and the mountains feel remote even though the road is a regular route for travellers.
What to watch and when
The camera shows the pass and the surrounding high ground from its title and category; the exact framing is best judged on the live player itself. Mountain passes change quickly with weather, so the view is most informative in the morning, when cloud often has not yet built up, and after fresh snowfall, when the contrast of white ground and dark rock is strongest. Watch for cloud moving over the crest and for changes in light through the day.
Practical notes and nearby cameras
Winters are long and cold at this altitude, with heavy snow common from late autumn into spring, and summers are short, mild and often bright. Check the current conditions before driving, as the pass can be affected by snow and ice. Nearby on VizCams are views at Ax-les-Thermes on the RN320 and RN22 junction, the Pas de la Casa roundabout and the Hospitalet climbing lane, which help you compare conditions at different heights.
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Source: Puymorens Webcam
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About this camera
What is the weather like at Porté-Puymorens now?
The current weather and a three-day forecast for Porté-Puymorens are shown in the live block on this page. Conditions at this altitude can differ a lot from the valley below.
What time is it in Porté-Puymorens right now?
The local time for Porté-Puymorens is displayed on this page and updates automatically. France follows Central European Time with summer daylight saving.
Where exactly is the Porté-Puymorens camera?
The camera is at a high mountain pass in the Ariège part of the Pyrenees, near the Spanish border, at roughly 2,095 metres above sea level.
When is the best time to watch this camera?
Morning often gives the clearest view before cloud builds up, and days after snowfall show the landscape at its most striking. Check the live weather first to plan your viewing.
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