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A visit to the Cathar Pyrenees is guaranteed to be a sensational experience! Stroll along our hiking trails for all levels to discover picturesque villages or breathtaking panoramas, escape by discovering the Bamboo Park, the Extraordinary Garden or the Bison Farm to meet exotic animals or plants or sail in a canoe kayak or pedalo for a refreshing getaway on the territory’s waterways!

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

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Follow the sunHave a bright day!
Looking for a day away 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 take...
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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 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 roam in semi-freedom… Come and...
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Museum of Textile and Horn Comb
The Musée du Textile et du Comb en Corne de Lavelanet (Lavelanet Textile and Horn Comb Museum) presents the stages in the manufacture of cloth and horn combs in the atmosphere...
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High up at 1,385 m, a little corner of paradise, calm and cool awaits you: the étang de Moulzoune, a water reservoir in the heart of a cirque, was created on an ancient peat...
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GreenwaysOn the greenway!
La voie verte en Pyrénées cathares is a former railroad line that ran from Mirepoix-Chalabre-Lavelanet and was created in 1903. The line linked the industrial Hers valley to...

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Fortress of Montsegur
The name Montségur alone has the evocative power of a place, a fortress, an epic, mythical and legendary story. Visitors from all over the world come to encounter these ruins...
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Follow the sun
Looking for a day away 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 take...
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Fortress of Roquefixade
Thefortress of Roquefixade stands atop a monumental cliff. Freely accessible after a 30-minute walk, the remains of this place forte offer a dazzling panorama as well as a...
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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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Rupestral Church of Vals
Due to major restoration work, the church at Vals is closed until 2024. The interior of the church is not accessible. Near Mirepoix, the small village of Vals hides a treasure,...
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Textile production
As you pass through the Cathar Pyrenees, you’ll notice large buildings with saw-tooth roofs in Lavelanet, Montferrier and Laroque d’Olmes, sometimes punctuated by...
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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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Top 10 typical villages and hamlets
The Cathar Pyrenees are full of charming villages and hamlets. Here’s a selection of villages and hamlets specially made for you to discover the most typical of them. .
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