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Orlu

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ariège

Orlu is a small village located in the Pyrenees, in the Ariege high, at an altitude between 830 and 2773 meters. Located on a national wildlife area, the Orlu town turned to a reasoned tourism, environmentally friendly.

Pleasant and rich in natural assets, the village of Orlu offers an idyllic setting for a quiet holiday and nature. Its tourism is fully turned to its large natural areas, its mountains and its wildlife parks or recreation. Young and old enjoy the large supply of activities offered by Orlu and its municipality.

Ideally located, the village also Orlu, making it easy to explore the rest of the Ariege and its various tourist sites.

Geographical information

MunicipalityOrlu
Postcode09110
Latitude42.7022180 (N 42° 42’ 8”)
Longitude1.8893770 (E 1° 53’ 22”)
AltitudeFrom 830m to 2773m
Surface area70.79 km²
Population168 inhabitants
Density2 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureFoix (48 km, 48 min)
Insee code09220
IntercommunalityCC de la Haute Ariège
DepartmentAriège
TerritoriesMidi-Pyrénées, Pyrenees
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Orgeix2.2 km (5 min)
Ax-les-Thermes5.6 km (10 min)
Savignac-les-Ormeaux7.7 km (13 min)
Vaychis9.8 km (16 min)
Sorgeat10.5 km (18 min)
Tignac10.6 km (17 min)
Ascou10.8 km (20 min)
Perles-et-Castelet10.8 km (17 min)
Ignaux11 km (19 min)
Mérens-les-Vals12.8 km (18 min)
Unac14.2 km (20 min)
Luzenac14.3 km (19 min)
Garanou15.8 km (20 min)
Lassur16.9 km (21 min)

Things to see and do

Orlu has significant heritage tourism that appeals each year all visitors passing through this region of France.

The House of Wolves is a wildlife park to discover packs of wolves in semi-freedom from different parts of the globe. Big six hectares, the park has trails and lookout towers and a very interesting botanical garden.

The observatory of the mountain gives the possibility to admire the flora and fauna of the region during thematic hikes with qualified instructors.

granite peak of 2222 meters, the Dent d'Orlu offers an interesting trail for experienced hikers. From the top, it offers stunning views of the valley Orlu. The site is also famous for its climbing routes for all levels of learning.

Orlu also has an adventure park in the forest that offers different courses over the waterfalls Oriège. The site of the program, tree climbing, climbing or via ferrata for all ages.

Since the late 2000s, the hydropower plant Orlu is open to the public. This device aims to raise awareness of hydroelectricity to the public and to disclose any method of operation.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Natural sites

Events and festivities

The feast of Orlu town is held every year in July with live music, a meal, or fireworks.

The race of the Tooth Orlu is held every year in July. This is a trail that spans fourteen kilometers with an elevation of 1600 meters.

Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 17°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
All-terrain electric scooter ride
Sports sensations25 € Matemale (23 km)
Water hiking in the Carança gorges
Sports sensations47 € Thuès-Entre-Valls (35 km)
Tour of the Canalettes caves
Nature and the great outdoors6 € to 12 € Villefranche-de-Conflent (41 km)
Rafting on the River Aude
Sports sensations35 € to 40 € Alet-les-Bains (44 km)
Family canyoning
Sports sensations39 € to 79 € Prades (45 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Pic du Midi
HikeIntermediate3:30Roquefeuil (15.7 km)
Madrès Peak
HikeIntermediate3:00Roquefort-de-Sault (26 km)
Around the ramparts of Mont-Louis
HikeEasy40 minLa Cabanasse (29 km)
The Carança Gorges
HikeAthletic3:30Thuès-Entre-Valls (34 km)
The Lakes of Nohèdes
HikeAthletic7:30Nohèdes (34 km)

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