Ax-les-Thermes

Ax-les-Thermes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownAx-les-Thermes
Insee code09032
Postcode09110
Latitude42.7202540
Longitude1.8375450
AltitudeFrom 697 to 2411 meters
Surface30.26 km²
Population1441 inhabitants
Density47 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsIgnaux at 1.3 km
Chief townFoix (at 43 km, 40 min)Sorgeat at 1.5 km
DepartmentAriègeSavignac-les-Ormeaux at 1.8 km
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

A collection attributed to the pre-Roman times was discovered near the property of Couloubret, which go far back in time vocation resort of the city. The development of the town of Ax began in 1241. The Count of Foix, Roger 9th built a leper hospital and the Basin Ladres in 1260. The Society of Thermal was created in 1879. The station Ax-les-Thermes is approved for the treatment of rheumatism and sequelae of trauma and the treatment of respiratory tract (Pulmonology-ENT).


SIGHTSEEING
  • The Spa.
  • With its 80 kilometers of ski runs, the resort of Ax 3 Domaines, the slide is for all three areas with varied qualities: Bonascre (1400/2000 m), an area ideal for discovering the joys of sliding safely; The Saquet (1900/2300 m), birthplace of the station offering the best skiing and Campels (1700/2400 m) with its large spaces. Connection by cable car in less than 10 minutes to the village Ax-les-Thermes.
  • Gondolas running winter and from July to September.
  • Channel ATV / FFC - Miniature Golf - Swimming Pool Outdoor - Fishing - Rock Climbing - Climbing - Mini dévalkart and grass scooter - pony rides - Tennis outdoor and covered in dirt.
  • The House Curiste organizes activities: storytelling evenings, conferences, discovery ariégeois heritage, sightseeing, relaxation therapy, yoga ... Children's Home for spa, for children 4 to 17 years.
  • Casino with slot machines.
  • Cinema.
  • Bridge Club, Scrabble, board games ...
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Ax-les-Thermes
Information pointsTourist Office of Ax-les-Thermes
Leisure centresCasino of Ax-les-Thermes

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings from June 15 to September 15, Tuesday and Saturday morning the rest of the year.
  • In June: Feast of the Mountain.
  • In June: Fête de la Musique.
  • In June: Feast of St John.
  • July: Festival of highways.
  • In September: Festival of Flavors.
  • Exhibition of paintings in the chapel of Saint Jerome.
  • Shows streets every Wednesday from early July to late August.
  • Animation fishing for children 6 to 12 years in July and August.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Guided tours of the Career of Talc de Trimouns, one of the largest in the world at 1800 m altitude.
  • House of Wolves and Mountain Observatory in Orlu.
  • Eagles Castle Lordat.
  • The dam Laparan (the highest of the Pyrenees).
  • The Romanesque churches Mérens, Unac, Vernal, and Verdun Axiat located on the scenic ledges.
  • The ruins of castles Lordat (specimen of medieval military architecture in the Pyrenees Ariege, which now houses a steal) and Montaillou (control site Cathar).
  • Over 450 km of nature trails, 4 shelters kept.
  • The National Wildlife Orlu: chamois, marmots, ptarmigan, capercaillie, bearded vultures and golden eagles live there in a setting decorated with gentian, mountain lilies, forget-me ...
  • Zip lines, monkey bridges over streams or climbing the Via Ferrata Ironworks Orlu.
  • Transhumance on farmhouses de Beille.
  • Horse riding, climbing, caving, paragliding, canyoning, canoeing, rafting.
  • When the snow comes, downhill ski resorts and Ax 3 Domaines Ascou-Pailhères and northern areas of the Valleys of Ax: Chioula Beille and offer a wide variety of activities. All gliding course, but also discovered snowshoe hikes, discovery of the sled dog rides or just walk ...
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Hike in the Ariège mountainsNature and the outdoorsFrom 20 € to 25 €Ax-les-Thermes
Mountain break, snowshoeingNature and the outdoorsFrom 155 € to 496 €Ax-les-Thermes
Nomadic Trapper and White Fang adventure breakNature and the outdoors169 €Les Cabannes (14.3 km)
Horse ride in the mountainsNature and the outdoorsFrom 13 € to 23 €Matemale (27 km)
Fish for zander and pike in the PyreneesSports sensationsFrom 110 € to 120 €Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (28 km)

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PHOTOS
Basin Ladres
 
Façades typical
Church of St. Jerome
 
Casino Ax-les-Thermes
Basin Ladres
 
Plateau de Bonascre
Gondola Bonascre / Saquet
 
Start gondola Ax
Statue Park City Hall
 
statues Tour
Casino
 
Basin Basses
source of guns (71 °)
 
Porteil and Dent d'Orlu
Pic of the Grave and waterfalls
 
Plateau de Beille
Gondola to access the ski Ax 3 Domaines
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 22 May
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Min. 6°C - Max. 12°C
Thursday 23 May
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Min. 4°C - Max. 13°C
Friday 24 May
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Min. 1°C - Max. 13°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le Chalet  
9
Ax-les-Thermes
Le Chalet this is primarily a warm and friendly atmosphere at an exceptional service. In the heart of the Pyrenees and close to the spa town of Ax-les-baths, the discover card offers...
Located in Ax-les-Thermes43 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La bruyere chez martine    
9.7
Appy
Chez Martine, you will discover the warmth, friendliness, good living in a house of character situated in a small mountain village. Another way to discover France the 'Bed & Breakfast'...
Located 11.5 km from Ax-les-Thermes48 € the double room 
Le cochon du madres  
Escouloubre
Mr. and Mrs. cucuillere you home at the inn 'madres of the pig', located in the Aude at 1000 meters altitude. Vainde producer of beef and pork, with artisanal production of cold cuts,...
Located 24 km from Ax-les-Thermes42 € the double room 
Bienvenue au bord de l'Hers    
9.4
Lesparrou
3 guest rooms and cottages with pool in a large park between forest and mountain at 450 m altitude in the Ariège Pyrenees on the way to Montsegur Cathars-Foix-Roquefixade. Andorra at...
Located 24 km from Ax-les-ThermesFrom 48 € to 370 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
F1 studio mezzanine deco chalet
Ax-les-Thermes
Rent-stylish studio to 3 Mezzanine floor with elevator style little cottage decoration mountain. The studio is conveniently located in the heart of the resort in the heart of town located...
Located in Ax-les-ThermesFrom 195 € to 390 € per week 
Boyer Location Ax-les-Thermes
Ax-les-Thermes
I has several apartments ranging from studio in Q2 to Ax-les-Thermes to 150 m the departure of teleported and the city center. But also to Savignac-les-Ormeaux, village at the entrance...
Located in Ax-les-ThermesFrom 300 € to 400 € per week 
Apt T3 de 85 m² dans villa avec jardin  
9.6
  SPECIAL OFFER
Ax-les-Thermes
Rent 3 rooms apartment in villa with garden: living room with a double sofa bed table chairs HD plasma TV with DVD player cd. Sfr wifi internet access. Only tenant in the house Coecilia...
Located in Ax-les-ThermesFrom 280 € to 450 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Sunêlia Le Malazéou    
8
Ax-les-Thermes
At 700 meters at the entrance to the resort of Ax-Les-Thermes in the Ariège, the campsite Sunêlia The Malazéou open all year except in November, on a site of six hectares hilly and...
Located in Ax-les-ThermesFrom 18.50 € to 28.50 € per day 
Huttopia Font-Romeu  
Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via
Located in the south of France (Catalan Pyrénées), Huttopia Font-Romeu offers exceptional views to the mountains. The camping is situated in a forest, at the entrance to the village...
Located 29 km from Ax-les-Thermes 

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HOTELS
Résidence Privilège Resorts Les Chalets D'Ax     
7.6
Ax-les-Thermes
This Residence Privilege is located in Ax-Les-Thermes, 800 metres from the town centre and ski lifts. It offers free Wi-Fi (lobby), a fitness centre and outdoor heated swimming pool...
Located in Ax-les-ThermesRoom from 25 €
Hotel le Breilh    
6.6
Ax-les-Thermes
Located in Ax-les-Thermes, in front of the Casino and 600 metres from the train station, Hotel le Breilh offers a regional restaurant, a bar and en suite rooms with a flat-screen, satellite...
Located in Ax-les-ThermesRoom from 45 €
Résidence des Hauts Plateaux    
8.8
Ax-les-Thermes
Located at the foot of the Bonascre slopes in Ax Les Thermes, 30 metres from the cable car and with easy access to Saquet and Campels ski resorts, this residence offers a heated indoor...
Located in Ax-les-ThermesRoom from 40 €

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Ariège
Domaine de la Vallée d'Ax
Located in Ax-les-Thermes, residence Domaine de la Vallée d'Ax is just 20 km from Andorra. It offers modern studios and apartments,...
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