Couserans, heart of the Pyrenees

Summer in Couserans: A ray of happiness!

A radiant summer vacation in the heart of the Pyrenees! A cocktail by the lake, a sunset overlooking Mont Valier, or a refreshing getaway...
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L’été en Couserans: Un rayon de bonheur !

The must-see sites

If you are in a hurry and want to experience an intense Couserans moment, here is your “To-Do List”!
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Les sites incontournables

Holiday ideas

Fancy a getaway to the Pyrenees? Whether you have a weekend or several days, explore this destination at your own pace. Browse our holiday ideas to plan your trip…
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Des idées de séjours

Major events

The heart of Couserans beats to the rhythm of its events, which all have soul, meaning, and energy to spare! Browse our calendar to see what's happening...
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Grands évènements

Local markets

Eat well, buy local, and find crafts... the real deal! That's what happens when you visit our village markets, all authentic and friendly. This...
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Les marchés
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Local inspirations

Guzet resort in summer!

Rail luge, mountain kart, biathlon at the Guzet resort in the Pyrenees in Ariège Summer in Guzet is much more than breathtaking landscapes and…
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15th July 2026
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La station de Guzet en été !

A must-do this summer: the Rite Festival

Looking for an escape without leaving France? This summer, head to Ariège for a vibrant getaway just 2 hours from Toulouse. The RITE Festival returns on July 25th…
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10th July 2026
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Un incontournable à faire cet été : le Festival Rite

5 moments to experience during the summer

In summer, Couserans remains a destination where you can enjoy yourself in peace and quiet, away from the crowds. Between outdoor activities, adventure sports, refreshing hikes, and more…
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23th June 2026
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5 instants à vivre durant l’été

The city of Saint-Lizier

Designated a "Grand Site d'Occitanie," the town of Saint-Lizier is a must-see, just 1 hour and 30 minutes from Toulouse. So here are the 3 essential things to do!! Before you head off to…
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23th June 2026
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La cité de Saint-lizier

A hike on Mont Valier

A simple task for some, a real challenge for others. Personally, this hike up Mont Valier was anything but easy… and that's precisely why I wanted to…
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11th June 2026
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Une randonnée au Mont Valier

Garden events 2026

For the 23rd edition of Rendez-vous aux jardins, discover gardens where nature, heritage and landscapes meet around this year's theme:…
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May 20th 2026
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Les rendez-vous aux jardins 2026

Events

16 Jul

Emergency Tower

Aulus les Bains
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Carte de situation de Couserans Pyrenées

In Ariège, experience the Couserans Pyrenees moment

The Couserans and its 18 valleys, in the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park.

A big breath of fresh air!?
Head due south on the A20 from Toulouse, straight toward Mont Valier and the Spanish border. In the heart of the Pyrenees, mountains that ring true, with simple and timeless values.
The Couserans is the lung to the west of Ariège, on the heart side!