More leisurely activities are available to those who 

     wish to conserve their energy:

     Fishing                 permits may be obtained locally for

                                river and lake fishing

     Bird Watching       birds abound here, including many

                                raptors e.g eagles, kites, vultures

     Wild Flowers        expeditions to find wild flowers,

                                including many alpine species, 

                                may be arranged with your hosts

     Sight seeing         Cathar castles

                                ancient churches

                                waterfalls

                                vineyards with wine tasting

                                scenic drives

     Local Attractions    theme parks e.g Prehistoric Park

                                Les Forges de Pyrene

                                prehistoric caves e.g Niaux

                                Labouiche underground river

                                restaurants

                                casino at Ax-les-Thermes

                                thermal spa at Ax-les-Thermes

                                weekly 'fetes' in towns and villages

                                local markets

                                museums

                                coast - 2 hours  

                                Andorra - offers duty free

                                shopping within one hour's drive 

                                autumn foliage     

                                jazz festivals