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Southwestern hospitality and gastronomy, combined with unspoilt nature and Pyrenean traditions.
For nature lovers, Ariège's landscapes range from the rolling hills of the piedmont to the 3000m peaks.
The grandiose landscapes of the Pyrenees, rivers, waterfalls, lakes, forests, hills and plains... 5,000 km of signposted footpaths allow you to explore the Ariège on foot, on horseback or by bike.
CYCLING DESTINATION
There's no doubt about it, Ariège is a fantastic playground for cycling enthusiasts!
In fact, it's in the heart of the Pyrenees that the Ariegeoise is held every year, a not-to-be-missed cyclo-sport race to conquer the most legendary passes. Not to mention, of course, the Tour de France, a recurring visitor...
Its sumptuous, varied landscapes, quiet back roads and numerous trails make the Ariège a wilderness destination, with a definite appeal for the more sporty, but not only... By bike or mountain bike, discover its mountainside treasures!
- Sporty road biking
Fancy challenging some extraordinary climbs in the heart of the Pyrenees? Ariège is the ideal destination.
Discover the various passes that have made the reputation of the Ariège stages of the Tour de France. From the Port de Pailhères to the Plateau de Beille and the Col d'Agnès, to name but a few, there's plenty to challenge you...
And Ariège also offers a wide range of landscapes and circuits of varying degrees of difficulty, in the Couserans, the Pyrénées Cathares, the Haute Ariège, the Pays de Foix and the Portes d'Ariège.
- MOUNTAIN BIKING
Let us take you from hills to valleys, along sunny ridge paths or in the shade of deciduous forests, through the Ariège valleys. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, there's something for everyone on the Ariège trails.
In the Pays Cathare, via the Couserans and the Vallées d'Ax, you'll find trails specially designed for mountain bikes.
For the more adventurous, discover the 223-kilometer Grande Traversée de l'Ariège, offered in 12 stages. Dream of new horizons on the famous Chemin des Bonshommes, the Chemin du Piémont Pyrénéen de Saint-Jacques and the voie verte in the Cathar Pyrenees. Adventure, excitement and exploration...
- Discovery biking
At the foot of the Pyrenean peaks, Ariège can also be explored via small roads winding through villages and hamlets, through the Ariege Pyrenees Natural Park and its waterways, or on the department's greenways.
From Foix to St Girons or from Mirepoix to Lavelanet, 2 car-free roads offer the chance to ride in complete safety.
These circuits are accessible to all, allowing you to discover the authentic Ariège by day or week.
DESTINATION RANDO
Ariège offers a wide variety of routes for hikers, with 2700 km of marked trails.
For history buffs, hikers can relive the Cathar exodus on the GR107 (Chemin des Bonshommes), a 12-stage route between France and Spain, or follow the GR365 (Sentier Cathare) and all the so-called Cathar castles.
The GR78 will also open the way to the foothills of Santiago de Compostela.
Experienced mountaineers can tackle peaks between 2000 and 3000 m in altitude: Mont Valier, Montcalm, Pic Saint Barthelemy, Pic des trois seigneurs...
Whether you prefer a family hike lasting just a few hours, or a multi-day itinerant tour in a high mountain refuge, the region's terrain lends itself to all your desires, offering a rich variety of flora and fauna.
Discover the most beautiful lakes, the most beautiful summits, loops from refuge to refuge, cross-border hikes in France and Spain...
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Mijanès-Donezan is a well-known spot for ski touring, particularly as a departure point for the ...
Ax 3 Domaines is all about downhill skiing, but not just that! In fact, you can take advantage of ...
Through the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park, Vicdessos, the Garbet valley, and Aulus-les-Bains will be some of the stops among the sequence ...
A 5-day itinerary over the Ariège's legendary passes awaits you!
This route will take you across many unmissable mountain passes in Ariège! From Tarascon, head east towards the Montségur and Croix des Morts ...
Ariège, a cycling destination par excellence, also has its Grande Traversée VTT (labelled FFC): from Ax-les-Thermes to Saint-Lizier, this 203 km ...
Le lac de Montbel, dans les Pyrénées Cathares est une oasis de fraîcheur au cœur d’un paysage ...
The bastide town of Mirepoix, a little architectural gem in the Ariège, has always enjoyed an ...
Le Plateau de Beille, est un vaste plateau niché à 1800m d'altitude, où cohabitent randonnées, ...
Pascal Franceschi Guide Haute Montagne, évadez vous du quotidien toute l'année suivant les ...
Pyrénées Excursions offers mountain biking and hiking activities.
Guide de haute montagne basé en Ariège, Morgan exerce son métier via différentes activités telles ...
Venez découvrir les montagnes du Couserans avec des guides expérimentés en rando à la demi-journée ...
Discover and progress in canyoning and climbing with Ariège Canyon Aventure.
Discover the joys of canyoning in Ariège, near Tarascon sur Ariège, in the Montcalm valley.
The Bureau des Guides des Pyrénées Ariégeoises is a group of mountain activity specialists.
Lumière et émotion au coeur des Pyrénées sauvages
An adventure in the heart of nature.
This first stage between the Fuxéen country and Couserans leads you into the Ariège valley then Tarascon before tackling the main difficulty: the ...
Préparez-vous à un voyage inoubliable dans le passé ! À la fois parc et musée, le Parc de la ...
The Valier reserve in the Couserans region, at the foot of the peak bearing the same name, is one ...
The Domaine des Oiseaux offers a wonderful wild walk in Mazères, where you can meet some of ...
Near Saint-Girons, high above the Salat, Saint-Lizier is one of the most beautiful villages in ...
This route starting from Foix takes you into the Ariège valley from where you will do three climbs of increasing difficulty with an average ...
The Transhumance Trail is a 4-day cross-border itinerary between Ariège and Andorra. Horses, cows, sheep and their guardians - shepherds and ...
This gentle cycling loop will take you across a landscape of hills covered with oak and chestnut forests.
Passage through Roquefixade, a village dominated by the castle ruins and marked by Cathar history. The route will take you along the corniche to ...
Day outings and mini-stays combining hiking, snowshoeing or skiing with yoga in the heart of nature. ...
Professionnel depuis bientôt 30 ans, c'est avec plaisir que Stéphane ESTEBE vous accompagnera sur ...
Le HARAS des Cimes: An equestrian adventure in the heart of the Orlu valley
La Ferme Equestre de Thomas et Elsa (la FETE) offers horseback riding in the Saurat valley, in the ...
What could be better than cycling and cheese to represent the full diversity of the heritage and know-how of the French Departments?
The Tarbésou is a magnificent viewpoint from which you can observe Mont Valier and St Barthélémy to the west and Canigou to the east.
Sortie Vélo de Route & Élec sur mesure : départ/arrivée au choix et tracé GPX fourni. Assistance 9 ...
Dans les Pyrénées Ariégeoises, à Luzenac, la pierre est en talc…
L'Etang de Lers est un havre de paix au carrefour des vallées de Tarascon et du Couserans. Situé au ...
La fôret de Belesta, au cœur du Pays d'olmes près de Lavelanet, est située à la frontière avec ...
Au coeur des Pyrénées Ariégeoises, la Réserve d’Orlu, située après Ax-les-Thermes couvre 4248 ha de ...
Pass’Aran, les Pyrénées sans frontières !Itinéraire transfrontalier entre France et Espagne, ...
Les gorges de la Frau sont le résultats d'une longue évolution géologique. Édifice naturel culminant ...
NORDIC SKI SCHOOL TO DISCOVER NATURE!Cross-country skiing, skating, biathlon, Nordic kindergarten, ...
Take the Pyrenees mountain range, aim for the centre, focus slightly to the east, that's it, you're ...
Hiking with a donkey in Haute-Ariège... We offer a wide range of hiking and walking options, from ...
Naturokayarc vous propose la location de canoë-kayak, des descentes de rivière encadrées et des ...
Suivez notre guide pour découvrir l’authentique pharmacie de l'hôtel Dieu situé à Saint Lizier. ...
De nombreux monuments et ouvrages de la ville de Pamiers, sont classés ou inscrits Monuments ...
Test the emblematic 100Km stage of the Tour de France 100% Ariège where Frenchman Warren Barguil won on July 14, 2017! A competitive trio: Col de ...
From the Cité Comtale, warm up with the 1st ascent of the Col de Port before moving on to the famous "Mur" de Péguère, where some sections reach 16 ...
You follow the Ariège on the left bank up to the gates of Tarascon-sur-Ariège. A first climb towards the Col de Port before heading to the highest ...
Starting from the comtal city, the Saint-Sauveur path is probably the most appreciated by the people of Fuxéens. And for good reason: the ...
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