The must-sees in Ariège

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At the foot of the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park, the ARIEGE EVASION team welcomes you to the ARIEGE EVASION campsite. Our credo is that your stay is a dream that becomes a memory!

Moments of relaxation and sports in preserved spaces await you.

On our campsite there is no swimming pool, we do not offer any entertainment! In the heart of the Pyrenees we cultivate authenticity!

The Ariège river runs alongside our campsite, the landscape is a mix of limestone cliffs, forests and river. The Ariège is a mountain torrent, calm and well regulated by hydroelectric dams.

We are less than 20 minutes walk from the Lombrives cave. The Ussat les Bains spa resort is 1km away.

Discover Ariège and its treasures easily from the campsite. We are 4km from Tarascon sur Ariège. The campsite is served by Route Nationale 20 (RN20). Toulouse is 1 hour from ARIEGE EVASION. Foix, the capital of the department, is 18km away.

Our team is made up of enthusiasts traveling these mountains. They will all be able to be travel advisors to guide you.

Ariège, land of sports, land of hydrotherapy, land of History (and Prehistory!).

“Le Zéro neuf amazes with its landscapes and its terroir” can we read on Google reviews, TripAdvisor or other reviews of tourist sites.

Ariège is a composite material:

The country of Olmes with its capital Lavelanet dominated by the famous castle of Montsegur. The "Pog" of the Cathars fell in March 1244. It is also the resort of Monts d'Olmes with its renowned sportswoman Perrine Laffont who flies the colors of France on the mogul slopes!

The Couserans with St Girons and not far from there the Palace of the Bishops of St Lizier. Dominated by the lord of the place the Valier!

Lower Ariège is the gateway to Ariège. At the bend of the Toulouse Narbonne motorway, the A66 appears which takes you to Pamiers. Pamiers with its 15,000 inhabitants is the largest town in Ariège

Haute Ariège is nestled against the border with Andorra and Spain. There are 6 peaks over 3000m above sea level.

Querigut and Donezan, Ariège Canada, past the Pailheres pass the climate and landscape changes! An enclave, a whole country apart, well hidden, very wild!

Visit Occitanie; Visit the Midi-Pyrénées region.

Department 09 has three main towns which are home to a unique and well-preserved historical heritage. Ariège is worth it, but its inhabitants are incredible influencers! All ambassadors of their land: Ariège!

Foix (capital, approximately 9,000 inhabitants), Pamiers (15,000 inhabitants) and Saint-Girons (6,000 inhabitants). We can also cite Tarascon-sur-Ariège 2800 souls and Ax les thermes 1300 inhabitants without forgetting Mirepoix 3000 inhabitants. And yes Ariège is a large, very sparsely populated department!

A fauna (and yes the Bear here is not a legend, the wolf is also starting to be recorded!) and a unique flora!

Whether for a weekend, a short stay or a long vacation, Ariège will surprise you!

We have drawn up our list of must-sees in Ariège not to be missed during your stay at the Ariège évasion campsite. This list is not exhaustive because our territory is full of treasures.

a fun and refreshing adventure near Tarascon-sur-Ariège Want an aquatic getaway full of sensations? Prepare for an unforgettable canoe-kayak descent on the Ariège, between Sinsat and Mercus, near Tarascon-sur-Ariège. Let yourself be carried away by the current and discover the spectacular landscapes of the Ariège Pyrenees. courses in […]

Ariège by canoe-kayak

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Pond of Soulcem
The Vicdessos Valley: A haven of peace in the heart of the Pyrenees A few kilometers from the Ariège évasion campsite, nestled to the south-east of the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park, the Vicdessos valley takes shape like a preserved green setting, far from the tumult everyday. This […]

The Vicdessos valley, Soulcem

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45 minutes by car from the Ariège évasion campsite, discover Mirepoix, a superb medieval city. Located in the heart of Ariège, Mirepoix is ​​a charming medieval bastide which will seduce you with its rich heritage and its green natural setting. As you stroll through its picturesque streets, you will discover many […]

Mirepoix, the Cathar Pyrenees

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Non-exhaustive list of places, establishments, people who will leave you with an unforgettable memory during your stay in Ornolac-Ussat-les-bains in Ariège at Ariège évasion . Restaurants: Le Bellevue in Tarascon sur Ariège, our historic partner. Enjoy authentic cuisine highlighting local products, tapas […]

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Artigue Canyon
Canyoning in the Vicdessos valley: thrills and grandiose landscapes In the heart of the Ariège Pyrenees, the Vicdessos valley turns out to be a true paradise for canyoning enthusiasts. Its tumultuous torrents and grandiose landscapes offer an ideal playground for an unforgettable experience, […]

Canyoning in Vicdessos

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Beille plateau
Less than 30 minutes by car from the Ariège évasion campsite, passing through the village of Cabannes, you arrive at the Beille plateau. A Tour in Ariège! The Tour de France in Ariège. The Beille plateau is a Pyrenean mountain massif located in the Ariège department. […]

Honey tray

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About ten minutes by car from the Ariège évasion campsite, the Tarascon prehistoric park in Ariège will delight young and old. Throughout the activity workshops, you will learn to hunt, to knap flint, to light a fire like 16,000 years ago, to dig like […]

Prehistory Park

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Ax les thermes
From the Ariège Evasion campsite take the RN20 towards Ax les thermes for approximately 25 km. On the road you will see the peak of Saint Barthelemy, the Cathar ruins of the castle of Lordat and you will cross the village of Luzenac known for its Talc quarries among […]

Ax les thermes

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A few minutes from the Ariège évasion campsite from where you can see the entrance to the Lombrives cave perched at an altitude of 600 meters. Set off to discover the largest cave in Europe! The Lombrives cave is one of the most visited major sites in Ariège. World-renowned, the exploration of […]

The Lombrives Cave

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A few kilometers from the Ariège évasion campsite (40 minutes), don't hesitate to visit Calou, the caretaker of the Rulhe refuge (2185m). Calou and his team will welcome you for a stopover during a few days' getaway on the trails and GR crossing the upper Aston valley [...]

The Rulhe refuge

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