Sem

Sem

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSemVicdessos at 1.6 km
Insee code09286Orus at 1.8 km
Postcode09220Goulier at 1.8 km
Latitude42.7683460Lercoul at 2.2 km
Longitude1.5187290Illier-et-Laramade at 2.8 km
AltitudeFrom 825 to 2042 metersAuzat at 3.2 km
Surface5.22 km²Suc-et-Sentenac at 3.8 km
Population31 inhabitantsSiguer at 3.8 km
Density5 inhabitants/km²Gestiès at 4.5 km
Chief townFoix (at 35 km, 36 min)Lapège at 5.8 km
DepartmentAriègeCapoulet-et-Junac at 6.4 km
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

The village of Sem in Vicdessos Valley, lies at the foot of Ganchette peak at about 1000 m altitude. The village's history is intertwined with that of mine rancid. Iron mine, operated for nearly two millennia, a low furnace discovered some years ago shows that it operated in the 3rd century. The mine, which the count of Foix gave the enjoyment of ore miners, operated until 1930.

Today the village has only about 25 permanent residents, but summer is filled with festivities organized by various associations and the municipality.


SIGHTSEEING

If we can always take to walk the Way of the mines, it is not possible to enter the galleries are closed to visitors. But the bravest can always go to the "Trench" area of ​​the first open pit at the top of the peak of Ganchette accessible by the GR10. The less courageous can stop at the village where a small "museum" (for mayor) preserves the memory of the mine.

Sem is also known for its "dolmen" which is a stone erratic left by the glacier Bassiès there are just over 10,000 years.


EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Evening of theater, organized by the Movement in Sem second half of July.

Blues Festival, organized by Love Blues in Sem in August.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Sem may also be the starting point of hiking for the day-trip to the neck or Rizoul Grail or to the village in the valley of Lercoul Siguer.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Nomadic Trapper and White Fang adventure breakNature and the outdoors169 €Les Cabannes (13.7 km)
Breaks, hiking & mountain activities in the PyreneesNature and the outdoors27 €Foix (23 km)
Hike in the Ariège mountainsNature and the outdoorsFrom 20 € to 25 €Ax-les-Thermes (27 km)
Mountain break, snowshoeingNature and the outdoorsFrom 155 € to 496 €Ax-les-Thermes (27 km)

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Monday 20 May
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Tuesday 21 May
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Wednesday 22 May
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RESTAURANTS 
La Petite Auberge de Niaux  
8.2
Niaux
A few minutes from the cave of Niaux La Petite Auberge de Niaux discover a charming address in the heart of the Ariege. After 20 years in Canada, Georges Cecconi will prepare with great...
Located 7.7 km from Sem39 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les Villas d'Onost    
9.2
Auzat
Nestled in lush greenery at the foot of Montcalm (roof of the Ariege to 3077 m alt.) In the Regional Natural Park of the Villas Onost Auzat welcome you for all holidays, summer and...
Located 2.8 km from SemFrom 50 € to 65 € the double room 
Chambres et Table d'hôtes Bourgaille    
9.3
Saurat
A little verdant road leads to this former farmstead which was built in 1850. It's southfacing and situated at 800 m elevation. The valley of Saurat is a wonderfull place to be, with...
Located 12.7 km from SemFrom 42 € to 63 € 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 17.7 km from Sem48 € the double room 

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Maison de vacances 'Le Parédal'
Auzat
The 'Parédal' Auzat the heart of the Regional Park of the Pyrenees is a stone house in the country which was built in 1999 on the basis of a parédal, ariégeois term that refers to a...
Located 3.4 km from SemFrom 160 € to 320 € per week 
La forge d'Espy gîte avec SPA privé
Illier-et-Laramade
Old forge eighteenth along the river on 1500 m ² of wooded and fleuri. Dans village, away tranquility and calm. SPA private room accessible from the living room. Free access included...
Located 3.7 km from Sem560 € per week 
Gîte du Cabanatous  
9.3
Capoulet-et-Junac
Independent village house in the valley of Vicdessos station sports and nature of Montcalm. A 1 km from the cave of Niaux. Departure of many walks nearby. The owner lives next door...
Located 6.3 km from SemFrom 280 € to 455 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping en ferme d'accueil l'azaigoua    
9.2
Biert
Natural area along creek. Quiet and shady, grassy field in terrasse. Salle with fireplace that could serve as shelter during bad times a week temps. Une chickens grilled over a wood...
Located 22 km from Sem13 € per day 
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 27 km from SemFrom 18.50 € to 28.50 € per day 
L'arize    
9.7
La Bastide-de-Sérou
Dominique, Brigitte, Cédric andHélène reserve a warm welcome at their friendly little family campsite which is located in a peaceful and gorgeous beauty spot where you will make the...
Located 27 km from Sem 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Thermal du Parc     
7.8
Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains
Hôtel Thermal du Parc is located at the thermal resort of Ussat-les-Bains, on the banks of the River Ariege. It has a restaurant, indoor pool and tennis court. Rooms at the hotel each...
Located 10.4 km from SemRoom from 43 €
Le Manoir d'Agnes     
9
Tarascon-sur-Ariège
Le Manoir D'agnes is located in the Pyrénées village of Tarascon-sur-Ariège. It offers air-conditioned guest rooms, each with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and free wired internet....
Located 10.8 km from SemRoom from 95 €
Hotel Confort     
8.1
Tarascon-sur-Ariège
The Hotel Confort is located in the heart of the Pyrénées Ariégoises in the historic city centre of Tarascon-sur-Ariège. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking for 5 cars, bikes...
Located 11.3 km from SemRoom 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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