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Hiking from the Cottage: from 1:30 to 5H, the guide "Walks & hikes around the village of Montsegur" will show you several routes, from easy to somewhat difficult. The Weavers Road (towards Lavelanet), Path of the Cathars (GR 107), or climbing the peak of St. Bartholomew (2348 m) are all possible walks from Montsegur. In addition, Gilles HEURTEVIN (Accompanist mountain, 06 82 81 32 80) organizes hikes every thursday in July and August : easy level (children 6 years), real duration of walk about 3:30, with many stops to explain the environment Mountain (fauna, flora, pastoral life, talc and iron mine ...). Provide hiking shoes (or at minimum tennis type), a small backpack, a sweater and a windbreaker, 1.5 liter of water and picnic.
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The ski resort Les Monts d'Olmes (18 km) welcomes you for the winter Nordic skiing (21 trails and 12 lifts), but also in summer for the "course adventure" : 1000 m in the trees, zip line of 230 m, downhill mountain biking, hiking, archery, chair lift ...
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25 km from Montsegur, you can enjoy sailing, swimming, or simply relax in the shade of the banks of Lake Montbel.
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 The roads of the Ariege naturally lend themselves to the practice of cycling and forest roads of mountain biking. The old railway track has been built for biking, walking or riding : it is the Green Way of the Cathar Land, more than 25 km long. Departure from the old station of Lavelanet. Bike rental available 05 61 01 22 20. |
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Fun descending fun of the river Ariege in canoeing at Bompas (33 km). Inquire 05 61 05 14 06 or 06 81 40 03 95 for the conditions (weather, water level ...)
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 Canyoning, rafting and hydrospeeding at Galamus (79 km Departure Cubières on Cinoble) or Quillan La Forge (43 km) (Canyon des Thermes, Aude) : please call 04 68 20 23 79 for the conditions (weather, level of water ...) |
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Rafting or kayaking on the waters of the river Ariege: the base La Belle Verte, Le Vernet (60 km) near Pamiers offers several choices of rides and excitement. Inquire 05 61 67 35 94 for the conditions (weather, water level ...)
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 Descending of the river Aude by canyoning or rafting since Belvianes-and-Cavirac (44 km). Inquire 04 68 20 95 73 or 06 75 04 30 38 for the conditions (weather, water level ...) |
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In the Plateau de Beille (53 km), 1800 m altitude, you will enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing or learn to guide the sled dogs.
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From Axat (53 km) to Espira de l'Agly, you will discover with the Red Train (tourist train of Cathar country and Fenouillèdes) different landscapes (canyons of the river Aude, forests, desert hills and vineyards, but also viaducts and bridges). Several routes are available. Inquire for schedules and rates: 04 68200400 or 04 68599902.
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The wine route takes you trough the Fenouillèdes (85 km), from Caudiès de Fenouillède to Espira de l'Agly, via Saint Paul, Maury, Cases de Pene and Estagel. You will discover the wines of AOC Corbières and Coteaux du Roussillon. Consume with moderation.
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Spas and natural hot waters are very present in our region : you can relax in the bathes of Ussat (39 km) or Ax Les Thermes (57 km), but also in Rennes les Bains (53 km).
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