Official website of the Office de Tourisme des Pyrénées Cathares

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TravelDiscovering the perfect country

At the crossroads

Everyone will find their treasure

Between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, between the past and the present, the Cathar Pyrenees offer breathtaking scenery to brighten up your weekends and vacations…

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The perfect country
Pyrenees Cathares, two words evocative of nature and culture. If we dared, we’d tell you that all roads lead to us. At the climatic confluence between the Mediterranean...
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Let yourself be dazzled
Eager to get some height, to take in the sights… You’ve come to the right place to contemplate the Cathar Pyrenees in all their splendor. Away from the crowds and...
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On the road to the castles
Cathar castles, bastides, fortresses, fortified villages… war and religion have left their mark on our landscape. The imposing silhouettes of medieval citadels stand...
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Typical villages and hamlets
The Cathar Pyrenees region is full of villages and hamlets that have retained their authenticity. Stopping off for the time of a visit will allow you to soak up the spirit and...
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Gourmets and gourmands
Are you a gourmet who likes to taste, enjoy and know everything that’s on your plate? Here you’ll find everything you need to tantalize your taste buds: get ready...
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The craftsmen’s handiwork
Both craftsmen and artists, the creators of art are first and foremost the result of an encounter between material and artistic vision. Magnificent creations are born from...

Under the sun exactly

Have fun, live, laugh…

In the water, in the snow, in complete freedom, the Cathar Pyrenees are to be experienced and discovered under the sun and in nature.

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Leisure activities, Monts d’Olmes
Les Monts d’Olmes c’est la montagne des nouvelles expériences et des paysages à couper le souffle ! Tous les jours du 8 juillet au 27 août une large palettes...
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Monts d’Olmes resort
In the heart of the Cathar Pyrenees, just 1h30 from Toulouse and 1h15 from Carcassonne, the Mont d’Olmes resort is located in the heart of nature, at an altitude of 1,500...
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Museums, parks and gardens
Want to take the time to learn, to spend an afternoon in the calm? Our museums and gardens offer you spaces to spendgood times with family or friends. There’s everything...
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Horseback riding
The Cathar Pyrenees are the perfect land for horseback riding. In the land of the Merens horse, there’s no shortage of places to gallop and trails to trot. At horse pace,...
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The Gorges de la Frau
A beautiful stroll in the freshness of a natural canyon, that’s what the gorges de la Frau offer you! A place of history and passage…
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From Mirepoix to Lavelanet
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In the air
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Our guided tours
Our guides will show you around the Cathar Pyrenees with an expert eye and a wealth of anecdotes!

Hiking

All roads lead to Paradise
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A hike? On foot or by bike
Our region is a hiking paradise… Here you’ll find all the paths and trails you need to explore on foot, by bike or on horseback… They say that paradise is...
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All hikes
Do you love hiking and want to discover the Cathar Pyrenees? All you have to do is choose the one that appeals to you most. You’ll be able to enjoy our most beautiful...
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Top walks and hikes
Here are a few suggestions for wonderful walks and hikes in the Cathar Pyrenees!
Unforgettable moments

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