Campsites in Ariège
In all, there are around total of 70 campsites in the Ariège to choose from, so you can visit each place you choose easily and without stress, all in a relaxing holiday atmosphere. For a weekend or a longer stay in Ariège. Here is a selection of campsites to help you make your choice:
Camping La Marmotte **** in Savignac-Les-Ormeaux in Ariège is open all year round. It offers a choice of 173 pitches, including mobile homes and chalets, as well as pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. The campsite has a heated indoor swimming pool with waterslides, a children's play area, a petanque area, a fitness area, a sauna/hammam, a launderette and a restaurant/bar open all year round. Daytime and evening entertainment is available in high season, as well as a children's club for 6-12 year olds during the summer school holidays. Located close to the Ax 3 Domaines ski area (15 minutes) and the thermal waters of Ax-les-Thermes (2 km), the campsite offers an ideal setting for both summer and winter breaks, with activities such as skiing, hiking, tree climbing and thermal bathing. The perfect campsite for a stay in Ariège.
4-star campsite at Tarascon-sur-Ariège in the Pyrenées
Camping Le Pré Lombard **** in Tarascon-sur-Ariège in the Pyrénées ariégeoises is a family campsite open from mid to late September, with a high season from 5 July to 30 August. It offers 124 accommodation units and 82 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. The pitches are spacious, shaded and equipped with electricity points. A variety of accommodation is available, including mobile homes, chalets and furnished tents. Facilities include a water park with heated pool, slides and paddling pools, as well as a wellness area. Entertainment is provided in high season, including children's activities and evening shows. There are also guided walks to discover the region and horse riding. Ideal in Tarascon-sur-Ariège for a visit to the Niaux cave and a weekend stroll in the Pyrenees Regional Nature Park!
Campsites L'Arize in the Pyrenees, with swimming pool
Camping l'Arize **** at La Bastide-de-Sérou in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Pyrénées Ariégeoises, Camping L'Arize has been awarded the Clef Verte label for its commitment to eco-responsibility and welcomes you between April and the end of September in a calm, leafy setting. It offers 64 spacious pitches for traditional camping, some of which are by the river, as well as 18 mobile homes, 3 canvas accommodation units and 4 fully equipped chalets. Services include a swimming pool with a paddling pool, a play area, direct access to the river, a wellness area, a children's club and seasonal entertainment, as well as sporting activities such as horse riding. In terms of food and drink, you'll find a restaurant serving wood-fired pizzas, a bar, a snack bar and a grocery shop. Wi-Fi and bike hire are also available. Perfect for a holiday in the Ariège with the family or in the great outdoors!
The treasures of the Ariège
The Niaux cave - 12,000 years of history
Its many caves are the symbol of a territory emblematic of prehistory. The famous Niaux cave near Tarascon-sur-Ariège and in the Pyrenees Regional Natural Park, bears witness to this with its 12,000 year old Magdalenian paintings. A precious collection of very well preserved animal drawings, such as ibex, deer, bison and horses. Please note that reservations are required.
The Labouiche river, an unusual landscape
Still in the Pyrenees Regional Natural Park, the Labouiche river is characterised by its underground nature. It has also been recognised as the longest underground river in Europe. Aboard a boat, and 60 metres underground, discover the beauty of an extraordinary landscape made up of concretions and waterfalls, all during a guided cruise. An original weekend activity that's sure to please everyone.
The Ars waterfall, a spectacular sight
For nature lovers, let's stay in PNR with the superb Ars waterfall. In the heart of the greenery in a preserved area, this magnificent natural site of 246 metres, offers a spectacle of three regular waterfalls, even more grandiose in spring when the snow melts. To discover one of the prettiest waterfalls in the Pyrenees, you will have to walk for an hour and a half, starting from Aulus-les-Bains, but it is well worth the effort!
Castles to discover
Among the castles to be discovered in Ariège, there is that of Montségur which is part of the Cathar castles, but also the medieval castle of Foix. This imposing fortress dominates the town from its rocky outcrop with its walls and three high towers. It now houses the Ariège departmental museum. Below, Foix, the capital of the department, invites you to stroll through its pretty little streets and to explore the charming little squares, admire the abbey church of Saint-Volusien and enjoy its summer activities.
And so many other wonders (Mirepoix, Camon...)
It's hard to make a choice as the Ariège is so rich in places to explore. So if your stay is longer or if you have decided to come back, you will have to discover the Romanesque cloister of Saint-Lizier, the medieval bastide of Mirepoix and the fortified village of Camon, classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France.