Walk the old railway line linking Foix to Saint-Girons which has become the Cycle Route 81 ! 40 km separates the two cities, a nice walk you expect it to be bikeor a pied or to cheval. You will love the landscapes available to you, but also the small villages, visit sites and all the nuggets that we present to you here!

From Foix to Saint-Girons,
follow the guide !

There are many essential stops in the department on these 40 kilometers of track!

View of the Foix castle
Guillaume Payen – Ariège Pyrénées Tourism

01

Foix Castle

We need no introduction, the impressive Château de Foix overlooking the city is a must-visit before your departure. From here you can very easily join the greenway via the station. You will appreciate the beautiful view it offers over the town of Foix, its ramparts, its museum and the workshops which will take you directly into the Middle Ages.

Foix castle

Cycling on the greenway, on the Vernajoul viaduct
Charles Ripon / Ariège Pyrénées Tourism

02

The Vernajoul Viaduct

From its height of 406 meters, the viaduct is impressive! It offers a magnificent green view of its surroundings, special mention at sunset which gives the viaduct a special atmosphere.

Vernajoul Viaduct

Group in the boat on the Labouiche River
Studio Leon

03

The underground river of Labouiche

The longest navigable river in Europe will not leave you indifferent! At a depth of 60 meters, climb into a boat and the guide will show you over 1500 meters the geological features of this incredible place.

Underground river of Labouiche

Combelongue Abbey in Rimont in Couserans
Credit BastienM / CC by sa 3.0 via wikimedia commons

04

Combelongue Abbey

This Abbey of Romanesque architecture is sumptuous! It is also classified as a historic monument. The Abbey is even better known for its gardens classified as “remarkable gardens”: French garden, medieval garden, green theater, orchard… there are many different landscape treatments which enhance the exterior of the place.

Abbey Combelongue

Good to know

🚗 You can park in the Foix station car park to join the greenway.
🚃 It's very convenient to come directly by train and follow the greenway to Saint-Girons!

👍 You have other long-term parking lots along the route: La Bastide de Sérou, Lescure, Saint-Girons

From Foix to Prat Bonrepaux

It is possible to continue the greenway of St. Lizier à Prat Bonrepaux. To reach Saint-Lizier from Saint Girons, you will have to go through part of a shared road before joining a greenway again. Do not miss on this route the Palace of Bishops and Land of traces !

JJ-gelbbart-AFCC / Ariège Pyrénées Tourism

The Bishops’ Palace is a must-see in Couserans 😍

Refining of Bethmale cheese
Stéphane Meurisse / Ariège Pyrénées Tourism

Did you know 🤔

This route is labeled “bike and cheese” 🚲 + 🧀 = ❤️

On the route discover local producers cheese like Tomme des Pyrénées or Bethmale cheese!


Join the greenway from the tourist office

Join the SNCF station and the greenway from the tourist office 🚶🚲:

Reach the tourist office from the greenway and the train station 🚶🚲:

Open. Closes at 12:30 p.m.
29 rue Theophile Delcasse
09000 Foix
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