The mountain village of Albiès near the Ariège river

Municipality of Albiès Altitude: 530 m Location: at the foot of the Beille plateau between Luzenac and Les Cabannes along the RN20 Number of inhabitants: 131 Distances: Ax-les-Thermes at 12 km, Tarascon-sur-Ariège at 13 km In the past, iron mines had been exploited at Mont Saint-Pierre and in the Ferrière district. In addition, a wool spinning mill operated during the beginning of the 9th century. You can contemplate its Saint-Paul Church as well as the ruins of the Saint-Pierre hermitage. The Ariège, the Ruisseau de Gérièys, the Ruisseau des Llégunes are the main rivers that irrigate Albiès. Town Hall opening hours: Monday: 16 a.m. to XNUMX p.m.

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Ariège Pyrenees

South of Ariège, on the border with Andorra, are the Ariège Pyrenees. Between mountainous landscapes and activities, there are many [...]

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