A peaceful mountain lake with pink and green flowers in the foregroundA peaceful mountain lake reflects the lush green hills and the clear blue sky. In the foreground, pink and green flowers bloom near a large rock. The scene is serene and natural, with a variety of surrounding vegetation.
©Nature thrives around a peaceful mountain lake.|STEPHANE MEURISSE

Natural sites

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Nature is where it’s at, and everything invites you to discover it!

The highest peak in the Ariège mountains is the 3000 m Pic du Montcalm. The Ariège Pyrenees boast a remarkable and sometimes endemic biodiversity, with forests, wetlands and beautiful summer meadows, high altitude pastures grazed by flocks of sheep, cows and horses.

Here we present the remarkable natural sites protected to varying degrees. Discover them all with the help of the suggested walks for each of them. Before you “get sent on your way”, take a look at the hiker’s charter.

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Organising my stay

Craftsmanship
shops
vacation villages and resorts
Prehistory and caves
Hotels
label ax vacation rentals
With 6 legs
Luge-Snake gliss-Snow tubing
With animals
Hiking with a guide
Itinerant hiking
Have a drink
Ariege's little extras
Book your mountain holidays,

Book your mountain holiday for walks in unspoilt countryside, outdoor and white-water activities, and visits to must-see tourist sites such as the Grotte de Niaux and the Parc de la Préhistoire... In winter, skiing, snowboarding, skating, snowshoeing, sledging and dog sledding are all on offer from Ax 3 Domaines to Beille, via Ascou and Le Chioula or Mijanés and Goulier... All year round, enjoy the benefits of the thermal waters for spa treatments at Ax-les-Thermes or Ussat-les-Bains, or relax at the Bains du Couloubret. The history of our mountains and its heritage, pastoralism and local produce will add to your stay with unforgettable experiences... Don't miss the festivals and major events, and take advantage of the many activities for all the family all year round... The Ariege Pyrenees, your bubble of oxygen destination.