Tourism in Ariège

stay region Ariège

The caves of Ariège

Located between the Ariège plain and the Pyrenean foothills, 09 is dotted with prehistoric shelters. Want to go back in time to prehistory? Zoom in on the main caves not far from our campsite in Ariège :

  • Cave de Niaux (10 km from the campsite): A camping trip near the Niaux Cave will allow you to observe bison, horses and other animals depicted during the Upper Paleolithic, about 15,000 years ago. A beautiful sample of parietal art in a set of galleries 8 km long, in the heart of the Vicdessos Valley.
  • Cave of the Cow (10 km from the campsite): This cavity located in the commune of Alliat and listed as a historical monument welcomes nearly 1,000 visitors a year. It belongs to the network of “Ariégeois Tourist Sites”. High-value bone remains were found during the excavations.
  • Bédeilhac Cave (20 km from the campsite): Head north to Tarascon-sur-Ariège to a cave decorated more than 2 km long, accessible by a 40 m wide opening.
  • Lombrives Cave (15 km from the campsite): Take a 10-minute drive from our campsite near the Lombrives cave to visit the public part of this 7 km long gallery complex.
  • Labouiche Underground River (40 km from the campsite): a magnificent prehistoric site near Foix discovered in 1908, where weapons and tools dating from the Paleolithic were found

Visit Auzat

Book your rental or your campsite pitch for a comfortable camping stay near Auzat . This village of just 500 inhabitants located 1 km from our outdoor hotel is crossed by several streams and is the starting point of some beautiful hikes (GR 10 pass).

Discover:

    • The Heritage House,
    • the ruins of the Château de Montréal-de-Sos,
    • the llama farm ,
    • the path of Alu,
    • The charming fountain of Auzat lined with vegetation

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Discover the Château de Foix

Stay at La Bexanelle, one of the most beautiful campsites near the Château de Foix ! This medieval fortified castle built in the 12th century on a rocky promontory dominates the city.

Located approximately 30 km from the campsite , it is one of the most beautiful medieval monuments in the 09 and today houses part of the collections of the Ariège departmental museum.

Foix castle in Ariège
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Prehistory Park

Want to go back in time to the Magdalenian?
Treat yourself to an exceptional holiday in Occitanie in La Bexanelle, your campsite near the Tarascon-sur-Ariège Prehistory Park!
In a 10-minute drive, you’ll head to this prehistoric mecca to find out how the men and women who occupied the Cave of Niaux lived more than 12,000 years ago.

What to see / do Ariège
Ariège landscape
Ariège tourist activities

Visit Ax les thermes and its thermal baths

Are you looking for a campsite near Ax-les-Thermes for a spa treatment in Ariège? The Bexanelle is 30 km from this charming spa, which has more than 60 hot springs.

Treat yourself to a wellness treatment at the Couloubret Baths, enjoy unforgettable moments at the casino and walk to villemur Castle overlooking the town.

visit ax the baths

Cities to visit in Ariège

visit Pas de la Case

Stay near Andorra and Pas de la Casa

Are you looking for a campsite near Ax-les-Thermes for a spa treatment in Ariège? The Bexanelle is 30 km from this charming spa, which has more than 60 hot springs.

Treat yourself to a wellness treatment at the Couloubret Baths, enjoy unforgettable moments at the casino and walk to villemur Castle overlooking the town.

Ariège climbing
around Ariège
Ariège nature landscape

Ski resorts

Have you just booked your mobile home or chalet rental in Ariège at the La Bexanelle campsite? If you are a fan of winter sports, good news: several ski resorts are less than 40 km from our establishment to enjoy the ski sports in the Pyrenees:

  • Snow Goulier (9 km): a small family resort perfect for learning to ski in peace, away from the hustle and bustle of the big resorts.
  • Ax 3 Domaines (30 km): a resort near Ax-les-Thermes ideal for alpine skiers who want to combine ski days and spa treatments.
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Discover the City of Carcassonne

Have you just booked your mobile home or chalet rental in Ariège at the La Bexanelle campsite? If you are a fan of winter sports, good news: several ski resorts are less than 40 km from our establishment to enjoy the ski sports in the Pyrenees:

  • Snow Goulier (9 km): a small family resort perfect for learning to ski in peace, away from the hustle and bustle of the big resorts.
  • Ax 3 Domaines (30 km): a resort near Ax-les-Thermes ideal for alpine skiers who want to combine ski days and spa treatments.
tourism region Ariège

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