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When you visit the Cathar Pyrenees, you can be sure of a sensational experience! Stroll along our hiking trails to discover picturesque villages or breathtaking panoramas, escape to the Bamboo Park, the Jardin Extraordinaire or the Bison Farm, or take a refreshing canoeing trip on the region’s waterways!

We’ve tested these fun, sporting and cultural experiences for you, to inspire your next vacation!

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The extraordinary gardenIn Wonderland
It’s a green valley where a stream sings, a natural space open to the public in summer, where funny ephemeral creations and magnificent flower arrangements mingle....
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The GreenwayWe're on a roll
The “voie verte” in the Cathar Pyrenees is a former railroad line between Mirepoix-Chalabre-Lavelanet, created in 1903. The line linked the industrial Hers valley...
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At an altitude of 1,385 m, a quiet, cool little corner of paradise awaits you: theMoulzoune pond, a reservoir in the heart of a cirque, was created on an ancient peat bog...
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The Monts d’Olmes as a familyEscape to the Monts d'Olmes
The Monts d’Olmes winter sports area in Ariège is the ideal place for a family getaway! Between skiing, sliding and warmth, experience the perfect winter adventure with...
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Follow the sunHave a bright day!
Looking for a one-day getaway from the hustle and bustle of modern life? Reconnect with the rhythm of nature and follow the cycle of the sun in the Cathar Pyrenees. We’ll...
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The buffaloes’ farmAll west!
La Ferme aux bisons is a 70-hectare wildlife park where numerous species of animals such as bison, aurochs, highlands, emus, rheas and deer live in semi-liberty… Come and...

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THE MOOD OF THE MOMENT
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Textile production
As you pass through the Cathar Pyrenees, you’ll notice large buildings with saw-toothed roofs in Lavelanet, Montferrier and Laroque d’Olmes, sometimes punctuated by...
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pond of Moulzoune
At an altitude of 1,385 m, a quiet, cool little corner of paradise awaits you: theMoulzoune pond, a reservoir in the heart of a cirque, was created on an ancient peat bog...
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Belvedere of the caroulet Montsegur
When people talk about the village of Montségur, they describe it as being built on a soulane slope. But it’s hard to imagine that the northern part of the village ends...
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Horn combs craft
The manufacture of horn combs was one of the main activities in the Pays d’Olmes over the last few centuries. These products enjoyed great success and were sold to the 4...
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Typical villages and hamlets
The Cathar Pyrenees are full of villages and hamlets that have retained their authenticity. Stopping off for a visit will allow you to soak up the spirit and history of the...
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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...
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Fortress of Roquefixade
The fortress of Roquefixade stands atop a monumental cliff. Freely accessible after a 30-minute walk, the remains of this stronghold offer dazzling panoramic views and a...
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Museum of Textile and Horn Comb
The Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne de Lavelanet (Lavelanet Textile and Horn Comb Museum) presents the different stages in the manufacture of cloth and horn combs in the...
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