The Ariège: a river and a department full of adventure

Adventure and thrills in the heart of nature

The Ariège offers a wide variety of outdoor activities: cycling, climbing, water sports and much more. At Camping Les Grottes, external service providers offer activities such as paragliding,accrobranche, massages and cani-rando.

You can also enjoy hiking, mountain biking and canyoning in the Ariège gorges. Kayaking allows you to discover the river and its tributaries, while climbers will appreciate the many climbing sites. Tree-climbing lets you test your agility at height, and caving offers a fascinating exploration of the local caves. Paintball is also on offer for a dynamic experience. In winter, the region becomes an ideal playground for winter sports such as skiing.

An ideal playground for whitewater sports

The Ariège River, which rises in the mountains between Andorra and the Pyrénées Orientales, is a veritable playground for white-water sports enthusiasts. With 163 kilometers of river courses, it offers impressive scenery of narrow gorges and torrents. Popular for activities such as canyoning, it is also home to more leisurely options such as canoeing and kayaking.

Whether you’re a beginner or an enthusiast, the best spots between Ax-les-Thermes, Tarascon-sur-Ariège, the Via-Ferrata and Foix, will provide you with unforgettable sensations. If you want to relax after an active day, there are a number of lakes and water sports centres nearby, including the Mercus water sports centre, the Rebech whitewater stadium and Lac de Montbel, which offer a variety of activities for the whole family.