Ariege-discovery is run by the Prime family who live in the fabulous Ariege Department of the Midi Pyrenees, France. Discover this wonderful part of the world for yourself...
December 21, 2006 (Press Release) --
The Ariege Department lies to the south of Toulouse starting in gently rolling farmland, rising to the majestic 10, 000 feet summits of the high Pyrenees. Bordering both Andorra and Spain, the Ariege is a beautiful, varied and unspoilt area of France, with an excellent climate and offers a broad cross section of outdoor activities plus many fascinating places of interest. The Ariege is readily accessible with low cost airlines operating into both Carcassonne (Ryanair) and Toulouse (Easyjet). Flybe and BMI Baby also operate to the area. BA offer competitive flights to Toulouse. Hire car companies at the airports (Hertz/Ryanair and Europcar in particular) offer excellent deals when pre-booked over the internet.
There are hundreds of miles of marked walking trials, from village walks to the transiting high level HRP long distance path. There are walking and bike riding routes for all ages and abilities. For those who love the splendour and mystery of lofty castles, the Cathar ruins that run in a chain from Foix eastwards offer majestic and beautiful settings with intriguing stories to match the location. Foix itself is a pretty market town with a genuine, 'real' atmosphere. Ax Les Thermes, a further 30 minutes down the Ariege valley is an attractive Alpine town offering a very pleasant base for exploring the surrounding mountains, summer and winter. Ax 3 Domaines ski resort above the town offers 70+ kms of alpine piste. Cross country skiing and snow-shoe walking is also extensively available in the area.
The Ariege has a large number of caves to explore; the huge Lombrives with tours up to 5 hours long and the world famous Niaux cave prehistoric cave paintings amongst some of the highlights. The Prehistoric Park at Tarascon offers a fascinating insight into life during the Ice Age when the first humans settled in and around the caves of the Ariege. An underground river near Foix offers a unique boat journey underground that is both informative and an adventure.
Water sports of all varieties are also on offer, from white water rafting to wind surfing. Swimming lakes also offer pleasant places to relax and play.
There is something for everyone in the Ariege, but particularly for those who love the big Outdoors! From the heat of summer, lazing by a mountain pool admiring your surroundings, to scaling the highest peaks in spring or autumn or hurtling down a piste on a quiet day in January, discover the Ariege at any time of the year!
www.ariege-discovery.com
There are hundreds of miles of marked walking trials, from village walks to the transiting high level HRP long distance path. There are walking and bike riding routes for all ages and abilities. For those who love the splendour and mystery of lofty castles, the Cathar ruins that run in a chain from Foix eastwards offer majestic and beautiful settings with intriguing stories to match the location. Foix itself is a pretty market town with a genuine, 'real' atmosphere. Ax Les Thermes, a further 30 minutes down the Ariege valley is an attractive Alpine town offering a very pleasant base for exploring the surrounding mountains, summer and winter. Ax 3 Domaines ski resort above the town offers 70+ kms of alpine piste. Cross country skiing and snow-shoe walking is also extensively available in the area.
The Ariege has a large number of caves to explore; the huge Lombrives with tours up to 5 hours long and the world famous Niaux cave prehistoric cave paintings amongst some of the highlights. The Prehistoric Park at Tarascon offers a fascinating insight into life during the Ice Age when the first humans settled in and around the caves of the Ariege. An underground river near Foix offers a unique boat journey underground that is both informative and an adventure.
Water sports of all varieties are also on offer, from white water rafting to wind surfing. Swimming lakes also offer pleasant places to relax and play.
There is something for everyone in the Ariege, but particularly for those who love the big Outdoors! From the heat of summer, lazing by a mountain pool admiring your surroundings, to scaling the highest peaks in spring or autumn or hurtling down a piste on a quiet day in January, discover the Ariege at any time of the year!
www.ariege-discovery.com
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