Things To Do: Aix-Les-Thermes:
Weary travelers can dip their feet in the mineral rich water for the ultimate foot relaxing experience. Andorra:
Take full advantage of the cheaper shopping experience by driving the scenic route up the Pyrenees to this tax haven. Biking:
Local bike hire Velomondo www.velomondo.com
Collioure or Perpignan:
Meander through the pretty southern towns and villages making the painting ground of the impressionist and fauve artists, your final destination. Cathar Castles:
Château de Montsegur, Château des Comptes de Foix., Château de Roquefixade, Château de Puivert, Château de Montaillou.
Canoes-Kayak:
Club de l'Hers (La Bastide sur l'Hers)
Canal du Midi:
River canal tourism (Castelnaudary) www.midicanal.fr
Fishing:
Along the rivers and around the lakes.
Golf:
Golf Club de l'Ariège (La Bastide de Sérou) 18 holes.
Go-carting:
Le Kart'are (Aigües Vives). International circuit:
SMF KART
Le Kart’Are, Circuit d’Aigues Vives 09 - Centre de loisirs, Pays D’Olmes Mirepoix - 09600 Aigues - Vives
Tél. : 05 61 01 31 89, www.kartare-09.com/complexe.htm, E-mail: contact@kartare-09.com
Grottoes:
Lomabrives Grotto (Tarascon sur Ariège) and Niaux Grotto www.ariege.com/what_to_do/castlescaves/info.html
Hang gliding:
L'enol cathare (Lavelanet). Gypaète (Montferrier) Hiking:
close by are Gorge de Pereille and Le Sentier Forestier de l’Orri 
Horse back riding:
Equestrian centers are - Village Equestre de Greoulou (Lavelanet) www.greoulou.com
Domaine de Tony (Pereille - 2 Km. Lavelanet) www.domaine-tony-ariege-equitation.com Montbel Lake:
Leisure base. Sailing school. Pedal boats, kayak canoes, electric or rowing boats and fishing. Foot and/or bicycle paths to explore the area. Authorized and supervised swimming between 01/07 and 31/08. An intriguing site to do bird-watching. Rafting:
Stade d'eau vive du Rebech (Foix) www.foixcanoe.wifeo.com Also www.canoe-ariege.com/welcome/index.php
www.fr.nomao.com/193719.html Skiing:
Enjoy the ski slopes of Monts d'Olmes Station (23 slopes) from December to March, only 20 minutes away (bus service available.)
To see the slopes with snow go to www.montsdolmes.com.
To see a short video clip go to the “GOODIES” section: www.paysdolmes.org/goodies/video/video_MO_2.asp
An information booth for general information about skiing on Monts d’Olmes and how to get there is
stationed on the market place in Lavelanet.
Navette Bus Information:
NAVETTE DES MONTS D'OLMES
For a timetable please contact "Transport à la Demande" à la Communauté de Communes du Pays d'Olmes
or call 05 34 09 33 86
Sky Diving:
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Centre Ecole de Parachutisme Sportif de l'Ariège
Spa Baths:
Thermales Stations: Aix les Thermes et Ussat-Les-Bains
Tennis:
Very close to the cottage! Tennis Club du Pays D’Olmes (Les Sartrous, Lavelanet
Téléphone: 05 61 01 34 85
Textile Museum:
Musée du Textile, 65, rue Jean-Jaurès - Tel. 05 61 03 01 34 or 05 61 03 89 19
www.amtpc2002.free.fr/accueil/amtpc.htm
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