The village is located at 1430 m altitude in the upper valley of the Ariege, just before the Andorran border.
It is a typical village in stone, with its hiking trails, fountains ...
According to the chronicle of Vich, Hospitalet owe its foundation to the knight Bertrand Enveight nephew of Susan Enveight, dowager-Jordan, where the boundaries came up Saillens (common Mérens-les-Vals) . Surprised by the year 1003 with his horse through a snowstorm on the western side of the neck Puymorens Enveight the knight made a vow, if he had saved his life to build a hospital or a shelter house with oratory dedicated to Saint Suzanne, patron of his aunt. At the same time, he opened his sword the belly of his horse, tore out the guts and put in their place. By this ingenious method, he warmed himself, could wait until the weather and find his way. He kept his promise and we still see today the chapel he had built near the bridge called Sainte Suzanne. This became the patron saint of Hospitalet. His feast day is August 11. The sanctuary of St. Suzanne was held by monks of the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. At that time, the population consisted of Hospitalet July-August religious service attached to the hospital, assisted by a few volunteer workers (Donats) who helped care for travelers and pilgrims, to herding and cultivate the land. All lived very soberly.
In 1791, when the formation of the territory of Commons, the Refuge was a hamlet Mérens-les-Vals. Its first mayor was Peter Astri. Until the mid 17th century, the Refuge was designated as the Hospital de Sainte Suzanne, in memory of its founding. After the plague of 1631 and the records of Vital Mérens-les-Vals, it appears that the village has a church, under the patronage of St. Susanna, and a cemetery separate from Merens. The church bell, dating from the 17th century, was recast in 1843. His weight is 164 kg and note E-flat.
Village near the border, L'Hospitalet knew the invasion of Spain in April 1793 (where they were repulsed by the National Guard and troops of General Marbot) in 1811 and 1812 where they "went down" in the region Ax and even to the gates of Tarascon.
The iron mines Puymorens used to forge the Ariège valley make it, too, a necessary and a relay in line with its vocation. In 1865, the RN 20 to Mérens stopped. Not until the late 19th century stagecoaches crossed the neck of Puymorens.
Avalanches have remained in the memory: that of January 4, 1895, those 16 and December 25, 1906??
Its border location and topography make Hospitalet a crossroads: a Post Office was opened on 1 October 1898. The arrival of the railway with its extension to Ripoll allows the opening of the tunnel construction of the railway, October 20, 1908, in the presence of Delcasse, former minister. A hydroelectric plant is installed and a customs post.
In 1896, L'Hospitalet includes 28 houses for 34 households and 139 inhabitants.
SIGHTSEEING
The village is at the heart of the mountain, discovering Wilderness Sisca / Pédourès, Bésines ... Many lakes and ponds suitable for fishing, overnight possible mountain refuge (Bésines, Rulhe, Juclar).
In winter, ski touring reigns as the snowshoe. Wildlife is everywhere, the chamois, mouflon of Corsica in the valleys of Worn ...
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...
A 18th century farm in the heart Angoustrine the Catalan Pyrenees. For a quiet, simple getaway or seasonal vacation, Jean-marc and Flora welcome you and offer you the comforts of individually...
Located 16.7 km from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre
62 € the double room
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 23 km from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre
48 € the double room
L'Orri de Planès Gîte Auberge Ecologique
9.5
Planès
The Orri de Planès is a unique family run eco-lodge that combines comfort, design and environmental consciousness with a friendly, international atmosphere. Located on the Trans-Pyrenees...
Detached house 115 m ² T5. Very comfortable renovated since 2006, hosting 4-8 persons. 3 spacious bedrooms (12 m ² and 16.16), comfortable beds (160,140,140) two bunk beds with 90 cabinets...
Located 8.4 km from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre
From 450 € to 700 € per week
Résidence les Tennis
Ax-les-Thermes
This apartment is located in a building with private parking, very close to the pool, tennis and mini-golf course, 650 m from the city center, gondola and spas. This apartment of 68...
Located 14.6 km from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre
From 340 € to 460 € 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...
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 15.2 km from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre
From 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 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 12.8 km from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre
Room from 40 €
Hôtel L'Orry Le Saquet
7.7
Ax-les-Thermes
Le Saquet sits in Pyrennees massif, a 2 km from Ax-Les-Thermes city centre and Bonascre ski area. It provides en suite guest rooms, most with views of the mountains. The rooms and suites...
Located 13.1 km from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre
Room from 39 €
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...
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