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Galey

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ariège

Small village in the west of Ariège, Galey takes place about sixty kilometers from Foix, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Ariège Pyrenees. Located 800 m above sea level, near Saint-Jean-du-Castillonnais, Herran and Saint-Lary, it is on the edge of Haute-Garonne.

Composed of a central town and four hamlets, the castle, Orchein, the Col de la Hourque and Escarchein, the village of Galey began to develop during the 12th century, particularly around its casal. Long known for its wine-growing activity, it is now popular with tourists, with a population that triples in summer.

Unspoiled landscapes, hiking trails and open spaces attract lovers of nature and authenticity.

Geographical information

MunicipalityGaley
Postcode09800
Latitude42.9356310 (N 42° 56’ 8”)
Longitude0.9146150 (E 0° 54’ 53”)
AltitudeFrom 636m to 1566m
Surface area9.35 km²
Population117 inhabitants
Density12 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureFoix (67 km, 1:11)
Insee code09129
IntercommunalityCC Couserans-Pyrénées
DepartmentAriège
TerritoriesMidi-Pyrénées, Pyrenees
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Jean-du-Castillonnais1.9 km (5 min)
Orgibet2.7 km (7 min)
Saint-Lary2.9 km (8 min)
Augirein4.2 km (9 min)
Illartein5.4 km (11 min)
Portet-d'Aspet5.9 km (10 min)
Aucazein6.2 km (12 min)
Buzan6.7 km (14 min)
Villeneuve7.2 km (15 min)
Argein7.8 km (11 min)
Audressein10.7 km (17 min)
Castillon-en-Couserans12.1 km (18 min)
Sor12.7 km (19 min)
Cescau13.8 km (20 min)

Things to see and do

Even today, Galey is particularly famous for the richness of its built heritage, including religious buildings of great interest. Don't miss the Saint-Pierre church, listed as a Historic Monument, with its rare 18th century bell tower clock. Also listed, the Saint-Quentin chapel is not lacking in interest either. Built by the Templars in the 15th century, it has an adjoining cemetery.

Located at a place called Le Calvaire, at an altitude of 880 m, the Notre-Dame-de-Pitié chapel dates from the 17th century. It presents a Stations of the Cross from the same period with recently restored paintings which lead to the Church of Saint-Pierre.

Passing through the center of the village, you can also discover the war memorial surmounted by a statue Debout les Morts by Jules Pollacchi.

There is no shortage of marked hiking trails in and around the village of Galey. The opportunity to admire the local fauna and flora as well as exceptional viewpoints.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

The feast of Saint-Pierre takes place every year at the beginning of July.

The Apple Festival is organized in October.

Weather

Friday 29 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 3°C - Max. 13°C
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Sunday 31 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canyoning in the Louron Valley
Sports sensations35 € to 60 € Bagnères-de-Luchon (31 km)
Carriage ride with cart horses
Nature and the great outdoors75 € to 576 € Camarade (34 km)
Snowshoeing or walking in Pays des Nestes
Nature and the great outdoors29 € to 65 € Arreau (45 km)
N'co Park treetop adventure park
Sports sensations15 € to 25 € Lannemezan (46 km)
Maiden flight in a two-seat paraglider
Sports sensations90 € to 360 € Saint-Lary-Soulan (49 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Gr 78
Village visitEasy4:00Galey
Tour of the Peak Pinçon
HikeIntermediate3:00Bize (38 km)
The Greenway
HikeEasy4:00La Bastide-de-Sérou (43 km)
The aspin pass by the baronies
Cycling itineraryAthletic5:45Arreau (45 km)
Along the waterway
Village visitIntermediate2:00Carbonne (47 km)

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Hotels

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