Summer or winter, Ax-les-Thermes welcomes you for a dynamic stay thanks to its ski area or a soothing one with its thermal cures. Our campsite is just 5 minutes from the town, so you can even enjoy both activities at the same time!
Ax les Thermes, health resort in the Ariège region
Situated at the crossroads of the Lauze, Oriège and Ariège valleys, the town was already well known in the Roman Empire thanks to its its sulphurous hot springs. Excavations have uncovered coins that attest to the town's Roman presence. Around the year 1000, the town became part of the County of Foix. In 1260, on the orders of Saint Louis, Count Roger IV had a leper colony built to treat knights returning from the crusades who were suffering from the terrible disease.
The Bassin des Ladres, built in the 13th century, bears witness to the importance of thermal baths in Ax in the Middle Ages. Historical documents suggest that it was originally surrounded by buildings that no longer exist, with the exception of the Hôpital Saint Louis. In modern times, until 1960, the pool was used as a municipal wash-house.
Thanks to its sixty hot springsThe economy of Ax -les-Termes is closely linked to the spa industry, which has developed strongly since the arrival of the railway line in 1888.
Three establishments share the spa manna: Couloubret, le Modèle and le Teich.
It is mainly used to treat rheumatism, sciatica and respiratory ailments.
Ax 3 Domaine ski resort in Ariège
Created in 1955, the winter sports resort of AX 3 DOMAINS is located 8km from Ax-les Thermes in the Haute Ariège valley. The resort is divided into three ski areas: Bonascre 1390-2000m, Saquet 1800-2300m and Les Campels 1700-2400m. Together they boast 37 runs (80km). Thanks to its 284 snow cannons, the resort can open even when there is little rainfall. In recent years, the resort has also turned its attention to organising summer activities such as hiking and mountain biking, with 230km of approved and developed trails.
The GR10 passes close to the Campels estate, which has three refuges available for hikers.
Lastly, the resort is located around twenty kilometres from the Orlu national reserve, which has a very high density of isards and many other animals characteristic of the Pyrenean fauna.
Come and discover Ax-les-Thermes and its activities and landscapes during your stay at camping de la Marmotte. Book your accommodation or camping pitches in ariège
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