Activities

There are many local attractions to visit nearby and activities for all at any time of the year.

  • Walking – many paths from the Lodge, mountain walks, peak walks (incl. the highest peak of the area: the Mont Valier at 2,838 m / 9,314 ft altitude).
  • Skiing – nearest resorts in Guzet or les Mourtis.
  • For children – Animal park, Reptile farm, Bison farm, Prehistoric Park, swimming pools, treetop ‘Go Ape’ park, cinema.
  • Adventure sports – climbing, via ferrata, caving, water rafting, kayaking, canyoning, high-ropes parcours, pot-holing.
  • Cycling – Tour de France stages: Col de la Core or Col d’Aspet; and off-road with many mountain bike tracks.
  • Historical visits – Medieval Castles and Churches, the picturesque cities of St Lizier, Foix and Mirepoix.
  • Rides- horse and donkey rides.
  • Mountain Lakes and rivers – Bethmale lake, the Riberot valley, Etang de Lers.
  • Local food – cheese and honey made in the village, and many other boutiques across the valley.
  • Relaxation – Spa in Salies de Salat, Aulus-les-Bains and Ax-les-Thermes.
  • Sports – Golf course and Tennis nearby.
  • Fishing – Lake and river fishing.
  • In the air – Fly in a glider or hot-air balloon. Paragliding in Moulis.

For more information, you can check out the Tourist Office website: www.tourisme-stgirons-stlizier.fr

Here are below some example activities.