Medieval stone abbey with a tower and Romanesque archesA medieval stone abbey with a central tower and Romanesque arches. The building is surrounded by trees and towering mountains. The structure is well-preserved and features architectural details typical of the medieval period.
©The abbey stands majestically at the foot of the mountains.|STEPHANE MEURISSE
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The beauty of their landscapes, the richness of their cultural and historical heritage, and the diversity of the activities they offer, the Ariege Pyrenees have everything to satisfy your desire to get away from it all, whatever the season.

Explorers in a cave with a green light emanating from a poolSeveral explorers are inside an underground cave. A bright green light emanates from a pool of water located in the center of the cave. The cave walls are rocky and feature various geological formations. The explorers are wearing safety equipment and appear to be examining their surroundings.
©Explorers discover the mysteries of an underground cave.
Land of history and legends
from45 €
1 day
Aerial view of a mountain quarry with winding roads and extraction areasAerial view of an active mountain quarry. Winding roads traverse the hills, with material extraction areas and surrounding green zones. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds.
©The mountain quarry stretches across the hills, with winding roads and visible extraction areas.
A surprisingly gourmet day !
from39 €
1 day
Workers in high visibility gear working on a bridge under construction with a train passing underneathSeveral workers in yellow and orange safety gear are working on a metal structure above a railway track. A blue train is passing underneath the bridge. Cranes and construction equipment are visible nearby. The site is surrounded by a construction area with safety barriers.
©A team of workers is busy renovating a railway bridge.
On the rails of time
from149 €
2 days
A herd of white and gray cows grazing in a mountain pastureA herd of white and gray cows grazing in a mountain pasture. The lush green mountains and rocks are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
©The cows enjoy grazing in the mountain pasture under a clear blue sky.
Know-how and tradition…
from42 €
1 day
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The Ariege Pyrenees, your oxygen bubble!

Looking for unspoilt nature, the great outdoors and white water?
In winter, ski, snowboard, skating, snowshoeing, sledging and dog sledding at Ax 3 Domaines, Beille, Ascou and le Chioula, Mijanés and Goulier...

In summer, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding or canyoning...

And all year round, enjoy the benefits of the thermal waters at Ax-les-Thermes, Ussat-les-Bains or the Bains du Couloubret.
And don't miss the Grotte de Niaux and the Parc de la Préhistoire.

Not forgetting the history of our mountains and their heritage, pastoralism and local produce!

Book your next mountain vacation!