Uncover the charms of Fougax-et-barrineuf, Ariège

This walk offers an impressive view over the valley of Hers, overlooking the village of Bélesta .

This lovely hike is in a beautiful pine forest that extends over 1,000 ha to Sault plateau . Composed of conifers, it is one of the most beautiful of the Ariege.

This route round - trip allows you to progress in the parade the throats of Frau until the town of Comus (Aude). 3km high, hers dug into the mountain a veritable canyon of 400m meters high.

This is a tour that is done in two days on a path, both wooded and steep, along part of the river Hers, borrowing the old railway line through the Orris Castle Roquefixade.

This itinerary which crosses very varied environments, alley of boxwood, limestone scree, forest of deciduous trees and pines, pastoral space, offers remarkable views on the "pog" of Montségur, the village and the "Roc de la Tour".

Very nice hike on a part of the Tisserands trail until the ruin of Péchiqueille. Along this route, retrace part of the history of Catharism by taking the old "chemin des Purs" to the village of Montségur before ending this beautiful break at the foot of the castle starting point of your excursion.

GR 7a from Lesparrou to Montsegur Castle borrows the Cathar trail through the Cross of Morenci. Shrine Neolithic, you can make out a pile of very white and cracked blocks on a pedestal of dark rocks.

Very nice hike along the banks of Hers whose industrial activity which draws energy from the water was to the craftsmanship of the horn comb and once that jet.

Beautiful hike to lead to grassy mountain heaths with gentian, holly, mountain ash, and from where you will have a view on the mountain of the Frau (eastern foothills of the Tabe massif), the Peyre pass, the Peaks The Soularac and the Saint-Barthélemy.

This historic trail steep and wooded, was for centuries the only route directly connecting the town of Lavelanet at Montsegur Castle once used by the Cathars . Seen impregnable Castle.

Guzet : my dolce vita resort ! From the steep slopes of the Freychet to the gentle Prat Mataou's slopes, skiing is everywhere and is available to suit all tastes. But above all, the most important thing to remember here is the intimate atmosphere, a "cocooning" spirit that invites well-being and escape. Guzet is perhaps one of the best-kept secrets of the Ariege Pyrenees. This resort literally enchants its visitors who (re)discover here the mountain in its most marvellous aspect. Whether you like to meet in the evening by the fire in a wooden chalet on the mountainside, or whether you dream of escaping in a welcoming natural environment, Guzet imposes its unique style, all gently...

BOTH YOUNG AND OLD WILL LOVE EXPLORING THE TREES DURING THIS ADVENTURE IN THE SPANISH PYRENEES! BOTH YOUNG AND OLD WILL LOVE EXPLORING THE TREES DURING THIS ADVENTURE IN THE SPANISH PYRENEES! Ziplining, bridges, vines, walkways and much more await you at the La Molina adventure park. Feel just like Tarzan as you safely scamper through the trees. With family or friends, you're suure to have a great time trying out the routes which offer something for all levels. Guarenteed adrenaline rush for those who dare to try the 260 meter zipline!

ENJOY A SEGWAY TOUR IN THE HEART OF THE PYRENEES JUST 2 HOURS FROM BARCELONA! ENJOY A SEGWAY TOUR IN THE HEART OF THE PYRENEES JUST 2 HOURS FROM BARCELONA! At La Molina adventure park in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees just 2 hours from Barcelona, meet your guide for the segway tour. Take a few minutes and learn how to use the segways before setting out on your tour. Now that you're at ease on the segway, discover the environment around you. Off the beaten track, enjoy this fun segway tour in the mountains! In winter or summer, discover the mountains in a unique and fun manner.

LIVE ADVENTUROUSLY AND CLIMB THE VIA FERRATA IN THE SPANISH PYRENEES JUST 2 HOURS FROM BARCELONA IN CATALONIA!   LIVE ADVENTUROUSLY AND CLIMB THE VIA FERRATA IN THE SPANISH PYRENEES JUST 2 HOURS FROM BARCELONA IN CATALONIA! The via ferrata is a protected verticle climbing route. Visitors will use different tools to help them make the ascent: studs, chains, suspended bridges, and ziplines. Your guide will explain all the different methods to you before you head out. In total saftey and accompanied by your expert guide, you will conquer the Spanish Pyrenees. Overcome obstacles and reach the top! Enjoy your vacation in Catalonia with this unique activity, the via ferrata in the Pyrenees!

JUST 2 HOURS FROM BARCELONA, HEAD OUT ON AN ADVENTURE BY DESCENDING INTO A CANYON IN THE HEART OF THE SPANISH PYRENEES! JUST 2 HOURS FROM BARCELONA, HEAD OUT ON AN ADVENTURE BY DESCENDING INTO A CANYON IN THE HEART OF THE SPANISH PYRENEES! Depart from Vallecerbe and meet your guide for a briefing before heading to the canyon. After a short walk, you will begin your descent. Visitors will traverse the canyon by swimming, climbing, and hiking. You will desecend with the help of jumps, natural slides, and rappelling. Accompanied by your guide, you will enjoy the activity that combines sport and discovery! Your guide will adapt the trip to your selected level. Canyoning will allow you to admire the beautiful countryside.

JUST 2 HOURS FROM BARCELONA IN CATALONIA, COME ENJOY THE LA PEDRAFORCA ADVENTURE PARK WITH TREE CLIMBING ROUTES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! JUST 2 HOURS FROM BARCELONA IN CATALONIA, COME ENJOY THE LA PEDRAFORCA ADVENTURE PARK WITH TREE CLIMBING ROUTES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Ziplining, bridges, vines, walkways and much more await you at the La Pedraforca adventure park. Feel just like Tarzan as you safely scamper through the trees. With family or friends, you're suure to have a great time trying out the routes which offer something for all levels. Guarenteed adventure and fun!

Looking for big thrills? Desire to surpass yourself? The via ferrata of Mazamet is for you! In the the Arnette gorges, in Mazame, via ferrata and giant zip line, under the footbridge. Acrobats and adventurers will enjoy this safe activity which completes, since 2022 the current tourist offer. This land is located in a protected natural site carried by an outstanding historic heritage (Cormouls-Houlès remarkabe gardens, St-Sauveur ruins, classified archeological site), and a rich and diverse wildlife. Nearby, after crossing the Mazamet's Hymalayan footbridge at 70 meters high over the Arnette river, you will find the medieval village of Hautpoul and its gardens, as well as, on the GR7, the House of Wood and Toy, its arboretum and its orchard. A nice wander along the 'Art Net' to picnic in th the shadows of chestnut trees. - Via Ferrata with ziplines : . Access: 20 mn . Drop : 90 m . Length: 880 ml . Difficulty: AD à D+ . Duration: 2 h 30 . Way back: 20 mn - Via Ferrata without zipline . Access: 30 mn . Drop: 110 m . Length: 370 ml . Difficulty: AD à D+ . Duration: 1 h 30 . Way back: 20 mn - Via Ferrata (upper part of Hautpoul) . Access: 20 mn . Drop: 60 m . Length: 130 ml . Difficulty: PD . Duration: 45 mn . Way back: 25 mn Minimum gear required: . Helmet . Harness . Closed shoes . Rest Karabiner & short lanyard . 2 wide aperture autoblock gate karabiners . Karabiner aerolink specifically for continuous safe line . Lanyard aeroline Ferrata . Double lanyard with shock absorber . Gloves General recommendations: Access to the Via Ferrata of Mazamet is prohibited: - to children measuring less than 1,35m and minors who are not accompanied by un experienced adult ; - outside opening hours and over night ; - in adverse weather conditions and especially when the route is slipppery and affected by snow, ice and stormy conditions. You agree to undertake this activity at your own risk. If you have little or no experience in this type of activity, please contact the services of a guide. Equipment rental: Mazamet Tourist Office Online booking: www.tourisme-castresmazamet.com/billetterie Rates: 18€/pers. Groups more than 5 persons: 16,50€/pers. Groups more than 10 persons : 15€/pers. Deposit: 400€ (on the day of the rental, chèque ou Crédit card) For beginners or persons needing a guide, you can contact: - Aude Escapades - Laurence Combes 06 03 50 00 85 - Axecime - Yannick Saulnier 06 08 42 27 13

Are you looking for big thrills? Desire to surpass yourself? The via ferrata of Mazamet is for you! In the Arnette gorges, in Mazamet, via ferrata and giant zip line, under the footbridge. Acrobats and adventurers will enjoy this safe activity which completes, since 2022, the current tourist offer. Equipment rental (3h) at Mazamet Tourist Office, from early April until the end of October. From early November until the end of March, please contact us for a group reservation (10 pers. or more), during the week or on Satruday morning (9am-12am). Caution: the material cannot be rented to not accompanied minors, children measuring less than 1,35m, a person weighing less than 40 kg and more than 120 kg. The whole circuit from our Office lasts 2h - 2h30 Please bring back the equipment at least 30 minutes before office closing time. Offer a gift card 'Via Ferrata' to your friends or your family. An original idea for the New Year celebrations or for a birthday!

Between Castres and Mazamet, in the heart of a farmhouse of the 18th century, renovated building combining charm of old and modern comfort, private garden fenced along a stream. Near shops, services and leisure. Between Castres and Mazamet, in the heart of a farmhouse of the 18th century, renovated building combining charm of old and modern comfort, private garden fenced along a stream. Near shops, services and leisure.

In the heart of Montagne Noire, half way between Montpellier and Toulouse, at 45 km away front Carcassonne, enjoy the indoors and outoors comfort in a wooded setting along the river. Set of three gîtes for 2 to 20 people on 1ha planted with trees and a river. 7 bedrooms, 1 dormitory, 6 bathrooms, 7 toilets, 70m2 room with bar, sound system, fireplace and kitchen to meet. Access for disabled people. Close to shops, golf, hike, walkway in medieval village.

One can, without fear of being accused of exaggeration, describe Fontestorbes as "Wonder of the World" and contrary to the seven wonders of the ancient world, all having in common to be the fact of the man, Fontestorbes is the only fruit of the chance of nature. A rare phenomenon and really extraordinary. For most of the year (7 to 9 months), the fountain runs constantly. On the other hand, during periods of low water from July to September, one day, it becomes abruptly intermittent over a complete cycle of about 60 to 90 minutes.

On this neck that leads to the hamlet of Morenci was an enigmatic cross on which were roughly carved in high relief a face and below the number 8. Below the inscription 1780 seemed to be added. On this Neolithic site one can suppose that this cross had been carved in a megalith carved previously.

This huge sandstone rock is so named because of the carved stone disk at its top (Fougasse means fouace in Occitan). A channel defines the disk whose diameter is about one meter. A small cup is dug in its center. This is undoubtedly a solar representation associated with a local cult. The stone itself could have served as an altar for animal sacrifices.

By visiting the Montségur castle, you will perceive all that emerges from the site when one tries to imagine what could be during the winter 1243-1244 the seat of this citadel of vertigo. How for the 400 people entrenched, the living conditions already austere in normal times, were made even harder by the isolation resulting from this long siege of 10 months or 230 Cathars not wanting to deny their faith chose to die at the stake in cons bottom of the castle on March 16, 1244. Thus sounded the announced end of Catharism.

But Montségur is also a historical and archaeological museum. You will discover through thousands of exhibits how lived the inhabitants of the castle and castrum in the Middle Ages: tools, hardware, ornaments, weapons, dice to play ...

Discovery of an exceptional natural environment At an altitude of 850 m, this chasm is about 60m by 30m and is accessible thanks to a platform of vision for a visit in full safety. It is the abyss of both absorption and collapse. The total depth reaches about 110m. This hole was a mass grave. When the horses were at the end of their life, their owner took them to this chasm. We guess then why this hole was prized crows.

With onion soup as its “signature starter” for 4 generations, veal sweetbreads, duck confit and other cassoulets cooked to perfection, this place will delight bon vivants nostalgic for Sunday meals at their granny's!

The « Chalet de Beauregard » a high-altitude inn, offers mountain cuisine infused with the flavours of Ariège. Set off on a gustatory journey lost in the heart of the mountains. The only sound you'll hear is that of nature surrounding you throughout your meal. Mountain cuisine with a Couserannaise flavour, prepared using local produce and a short supply chain.

At ‘La Bonne Franquette’, indulge in ‘simple, friendly’ cuisine based on local produce from the Ariège region. Situated on the D117, in the centre of the village of Rimont, Deborah & Mickaël's restaurant offers traditional cuisine based on fresh local produce all year round, to eat in or take away, as well as a continuous daytime service with a ‘Sur le Pouce...’ menu (breakfast, aperitif platters, savoury tarts, sweet tarts, snacks, etc.). (breakfast, aperitif platters, savoury tarts, sweet tarts, snacks, etc? ). At the same time, you'll also find a shop selling regional products (aperitifs, wines, beers, traditional charcuterie, cheeses, tinned meats, honey, biscuits, sweets, etc.) sourced exclusively from local producers, breeders and craftsmen.

Situated a rest area of the motorway service Port Lauragais, a hotel and a restaurant is a nice place to chill out, enjoy a boating port and tast a good dishes. Let's discover local gastronomic specialties (fois gras, duck confit etc..) and also "the famous dish of South" cassoulet. The restaurant is open every day.

In this quiet part of the village overlooking the lake Thesauque, this Auberge will offer you a warm and friendly atmosphere, all their bedrooms are personalised. There is a restaurant, space to unwind, a covered swimming-pool, musculation gym. An ideal place for meals for large groups (banquets, weddings, seminars). The restaurant is a large room with fireplace, a verandah with view of the garden and swimming pool. For smaller groups there are sitting rooms which also have a view of the garden and swimming pool. The chef will help you discover his specialities and those of the region. Fish which reminds one of Spain (which is nearby), quality cooking which changes according to the seasons and the markets. Ideal for family get-togethers, seminars, banquets (50 to 200 people). Amongst the specialities are: side of beef, Lauragais cassoulet, mariscade (shellfish dish).

Come and stop at Lenclas lake ! Ideal for sharing a picnic, spending an afternoon or even a few days, Lac de Lenclas is set in a real green setting. With a surface area of 2 hectares and a depth of around 3 m, fishing is permitted. Children's play equipment is also available. And since 3 August 2023, there has been a Velorail on this tourist site. In 2026, a second circuit (2x7.5 km) with a Quizz game will open, heading towards Castelnaudary. An Accrobranche park is just 3 km from Lac de Lenclas. Please note, however, that swimming is prohibited.

Nicolas Brard, in love with a cuisine based on fresh products, asked Chef Patrice Gelbart to create his menu... by the lake! Crowned "Jeunes Talents Gault & Millau" in 2009, the chef Patrice Gelbart will strive to offer you a generous cuisine made from local and organic products. He is inspired by the "Slow Food" movement. You will be able to enjoy beautiful and copious plates in a bright room with a modern, neat decoration and heated by a fireplace. Do you prefer the great outdoors? The terrace overlooking the lake of Saint-Ferréol is a great place to relax, and those with a cold may ask to eat with a blanket on their knees. SANITARY MEASURES Foot gel column at the entrance to the restaurant and at the entrance to the toilets disinfecting wipes in the toilets 1 m between each backrest. Wearing of masks for all employees. Glass on the bar Staggered bookings

Take a stroll through the narrow streets of Saint-Lizier and discover the Grange de la Cité farmhouse restaurant/bar. You can relax on the farmhouse terrace with views of the Pyrenees. Come and sample our farm produce for breakfast, a menu of the day or a gourmet break with a sorbet or dessert. Everything is homemade and cooked over a wood fire! Tapas and pizzas on opening nights. Wide choice of draught beers and wine on tap. The dishes are made with fruit, vegetables, eggs and meat from the farm, complemented by cold meats and cheeses from small local producers. The shop sells products processed from the farm's organic produce. You'll find a wide range of syrups, spreads, jams, pickles... Find them for : Morning breakfast A menu of the day at lunchtime Evening pizzas and tapas And brunch or mezze on Sunday lunchtimes.

‘Le Mallaury’ welcomes you every day in July and August, and at weekends in fine weather during low season. Located 2 minutes from the lake, opposite the pine forest and the lake. Home cooking, shaded terrace, private car park.

This top-of-the-range restaurant offers attentive, efficient service and a dining room with panoramic views over the countryside. In summer, the terrace takes over, and always with a view. The cuisine of Céline Taffarello and her chef Philippe Jeansing is tasty, respectful of taste and carefully selected seasonal produce. World champions of the Toulouse Cassoulet and winner of the Lucien Vanel Prize for Best Cassoulet in 2022. The Auberge takes part in a number of events throughout the year, including "la semaine du goût", cookery classes and special menus for the festive season. A charming inn full of character in a south-western village in the heart of the Lauragais region. Quality service and seasonal cuisine. Hotel with 10 comfortable, well-equipped rooms, each with its own identity. The inn can be the setting for a meal with family, friends or companies. We can cater for all requests and budgets. Meeting room and residential seminar available.

Situated a rest area of the motorway service Port Lauragais, a hotel and a restaurant is a nice place to chill out, enjoy a boating port and tast a good dishes. Let's discover local gastronomic specialties (fois gras, duck confit etc..) and also "the famous dish of South" cassoulet. The restaurant is open every day.

A cosy barge on the Canal du Midi, in Avignonet-Lauragais, perfect for a stopover between Toulouse and Carcassonne... a unique change of scenery guaranteed! Accueil Vélo accredited. For an unusual stay on the famous Canal du Midi, in the heart of the Lauragais region between Toulouse and Carcassonne, come and discover the Péniche Dondon! Moored at the Emborrel lock, in the commune of Avignonet-Lauragais, the Dondon barge has everything you could wish for! Just 1.5km from the historic village, where you'll find a bakery and small grocery shop, post office and railway station. From the barge, you have immediate access to the Canal towpath, on foot or by bike, and some sites are accessible by car or by the Canal cycle path; pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela, cycle tourists... you'll find the ideal stopover here! Karoline even offers breakfast (or a packed lunch/picnic) on request! Parking in front of the barge. Port-Lauragais 3 km away (bike hire, discovery centre, local produce shop), Naurouze threshold, swimming at Lac de la Ganguise, Revel 25 km away (remarkable market under the covered market on Saturday mornings), Lac de Saint-Ferréol 28 km away (swimming and water sports)... Toulouse and its many attractions are just 40 km away, easily accessible by motorway in 12 minutes, and all shops and restaurants are 7 km away. This cosy barge can accommodate up to 7 people. You enter the captain's cabin, which has been converted into a fully-equipped galley, and a few steps lead down to the saloon with a lift-up coffee table for dining inside, a 140x200 futon sofa-bed and a modular footstool armchair that can be converted into an extra bed for 1 person. Master bedroom (1 king-size bed 160x200), children's bedroom (bunk beds 90x190), shower room, WC/laundry room. Reversible air conditioning, pellet stove, WIFI. Terrace on the deck of the boat (deckchairs...), dining area on the riverbank and small aperitif area, smoking area, café... in front of the barge. No baby facilities. The canal runs parallel to the A61 motorway, which can be seen 200m away when you are outside (absolute peace and quiet inside).

In this quiet part of the village overlooking the lake Thesauque, this Auberge will offer you a warm and friendly atmosphere, all their bedrooms are personalised. There is a restaurant, space to unwind, a covered swimming-pool, musculation gym. An ideal place for meals for large groups (banquets, weddings, seminars). The restaurant is a large room with fireplace, a verandah with view of the garden and swimming pool. For smaller groups there are sitting rooms which also have a view of the garden and swimming pool. The chef will help you discover his specialities and those of the region. Fish which reminds one of Spain (which is nearby), quality cooking which changes according to the seasons and the markets. Ideal for family get-togethers, seminars, banquets (50 to 200 people). Amongst the specialities are: side of beef, Lauragais cassoulet, mariscade (shellfish dish).

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In a rural setting, surrounded by woods and ponds on the hillsides of the Volvestre, come and enjoy moments of relaxation in the jacuzzi and sauna, and appreciate the table d'hôte, in the peace and quiet of this renovated farmhouse. A warm welcome among our farm animals. Large landscaped park. Private car park. Ground floor: entrance with separate WC, large dining room (fireplace) + fitted kitchen area, opening onto the private terrace and garden with trees and flowers. First floor: shared lounge with children's relaxation area and library. 4 bedrooms: 5-person family room (1x160 + 3x90), 4-person family room (1x140 + 2x90) + bedroom (2x90), double room (1x140), double room (1x140). Rooms equipped with private shower room with WC. Non-smoking accommodation. Wifi internet access.

Do you want calm, nature and conviviality? Join us at Nomade’s Land, a small family campsite in the middle of the woods, on a ridge facing the Pyrenees. An ideal setting to recharge your batteries, meet people, discover an original way of life. On site, you can camp with your own equipment or rent one of our furnished tents. You can put your hands in the soil of the garden, visit the animals (donkeys, chickens, goats), or participate in one of our nature activities (climbing in the trees, nature games, treasure hunt ...). The common kitchen is a meeting place and conviviality, the fireside also. You will also have outdoor games (pingpong, badminton, pétanque, skittles, etc.). We also offer all kinds of wilderness adventure (stays, bivouacs, perched nights ...). An ideal place to reconnect and have a good time.

Former independent school on enclosed land, converted into a spacious gîte, facing the Pyrenees Regional Nature Park! Holiday home for 6 people, in Montbrun-Bocage, 20km from the Grotte du Mas-d'Azil and Rieux-Volvestre, one of France's most beautiful detours. Find yourself at the gateway to the Ariege Pyrenees in this detached former school set in large enclosed grounds 4km from the village. An ideal place for a family get-together. Montbrun Bocage is renowned for its traditional Sunday market, cultural events, hiking trails and fishing lakes. Nearby tourist attractions: Natura Cheval Ariège 9km away, Cazères water sports centre (water skiing, tug-of-war) and Saint-Girons 22km away, Foix 44km and Toulouse 80km. Ground floor: separate kitchen, dining/living room. Upstairs: 4 bedrooms (1 double bed 140cm) (1 double bed 140cm) (1 double bed 140cm) (1 single bed 110cm + cot), bathroom, separate WC. Carport, small games room with library, utility room with outside access including WC and shower room, washing machine. Electric heating. For rentals of 28 days or more, cleaning will be charged at €90, sheets at €20/bed and towels at €10/person. Professional deposit = 300€.

Gîte with "Eco-gîtes" and "Eco-geste" labels. Old farmhouse restored using natural materials. Large secure swimming pool with exceptional views of the Pyrenees. Geen up socket for recharging electric car. If you love nature, peace and quiet and birdsong, welcome to Domaine Souleilla de la Nine, a peaceful spot south of Toulouse on a Volvestre hill, just 20 minutes from the A64 motorway. Want to escape mass tourism? Come and enjoy a stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city in this comfortable, harmonious gite. You'll love the large swimming pool and its view of the Pyrenees. The gite, renovated with respect for the environment, is part of an eco-responsible approach to tourism. Ground floor: large open-plan room with fitted kitchen, dining area and lounge accessible by two steps, separate WC. First floor: 2 bedrooms (each with a 160cm double bed and en-suite shower room), bathroom with WC. On the second floor, accessible via a slightly steep staircase: an attic bedroom (4 x 90cm beds). The gîte is decorated with works by a local artist. Wood-fired central heating. This former farmhouse, comprising two gîtes and a house, has been renovated mainly using natural, healthy materials (lime plaster, hemp insulation, terracotta, etc.) to respect its architecture and the environment. Two electric recharging points for your car in the large car park (charged according to consumption). No smoking. Baby equipment available on request. Wifi Internet access. Pets not allowed.