Pamiers - Mirepoix Green Way

Cycling in the heart of Ariège and the Pyrenees

La Pamiers – Mirepoix Green Way, arranged by the Ariège Department, stands out as a strategic step in the Vélosud, vast route between Atlantic and MediterraneanDeveloped largely on theold railway lineToday, it stretches for 22 km, of which 16 km are exclusively reserved for non-motorized uses. Secure, rural and easily accessible, this cycle track is aimed at both families and enthusiasts of Biking, VAE or hiking and horseback riding.

By consulting the Map of the Pamiers-Mirepoix Green Way, a stage of the Vélosud routeWe discover a route crossing seven municipalities: Pamiers, La Tour-du-Crieu, Le Carlaret, Ludiès, Saint-Amadou, Les Pujols and Rieucros, before reaching the beautiful medieval city of Mirepoix. The landscapes vary between shaded, tree-lined tunnels, open plains, and stretches through small woods. At the entrance to PamiersThe route is designed for everyday mobility: its quick access from the train station encourages commuting by bike. Further along, the gentle slopes and continuous route make it ideal for family outings.

The richness of the journey also lies in the surrounding discoveries. Since Saint-Amadou or Rieucros, you can reach the village of Detachment and its necropolis Merovingian, or Vals and its rock-hewn church, a unique troglodytic site in Ariège. Finally, the arrival in Mirepoix offers an unmissable cultural stop: its medieval square the cutlery is one of the most remarkable of the Southwest.

The Pamiers – Mirepoix Green Way does not exist in isolation. It is fully integrated into the network of the Pyrenean Foothills Cycle Route (V81), already marked out in Ariège between Saint-Girons and Foix, and connected to the Aude and the Corbières (Volie verte Bram - Mirepoix) or towards Lavelanet with the Filatiers greenway / Cathar Pyrenees This allows one to imagine, while pedaling leisurely, a long journey while enjoying the tranquility of Ariège.