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Municipality of Orgeix Altitude: 820 m Location: in Sabarthès, in the Orlu valley before the village of the same name Number of inhabitants: 87 Distances: Ax-les-Thermes 4 km Small mountain town, Orgeix is ​​a village peaceful and typical which lives to the rhythm of the Oriège river, which crosses it before flowing into the Ariège at Ax-les-Thermes. In 1941, a hydroelectric dam was built at the entrance to the town, allowing the formation of an artificial lake in front of the Château d'Orgeix, which was called Lac de Campauleil. Many hiking departures are possible from this village, in particular those leading to the summer pastures of the Lau by the forest path which leaves from the bridge at the exit of the village, bridge from which one can have a breathtaking view of the Porteille d 'Orlu in the distance, and on the Dent d'Orlu on our left. A hike to the Lac d'Aygue Longue and the Pic de l'Homme is also possible. Note that the GR107 passes on the left bank of the village. In particular, you can visit the Notre-Dame de la Visitation church, which was built in the 8th century. Opening hours of the town hall: Tuesday to Friday: 30:12 a.m. - 13 p.m. and 30:17 p.m. - XNUMX p.m.