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Moulis can be explored from several angles: the commune stretches along both sides of the Lez and lies at elevations between 420 and 1,600 metres. Hiking trails, religious buildings, named natural sites and local cheeses offer different ways to plan your trip. You can decide in advance whether you are particularly interested in the landscape, outdoor activities, architecture or regional products.

Landscape and named natural sites

The Lez is a defining geographical feature: Moulis stretches along both sides of the river. The elevation range of 420 to 1,600 metres describes the variation across the commune. Natural sites in Moulis include the Aubert Cave, also known as Sendé Cave, and the Cascade d’Aubert waterfall. Moulis is also one of the seven communes in the FR7300836 Natura 2000 site. Together, the river, elevation and place names provide a sense of the different aspects of the commune.

Hiking trails and activities

The GR 78 long-distance hiking trail passes through Moulis and is also a European route of the Way of St James. Other hiking options include the “Randonnée des 3 Pics” and the “Circuit du renard qui se mord la queue” circular trail. This gives you a choice ranging from a long-distance trail to two specifically named routes. Check local trail conditions before setting out and plan each route individually.

Roc’Aventure, a high ropes course above the Aubert gorge, offers a different kind of outdoor activity. Its features include monkey bridges, walkways, handrails and a via ferrata. The zip lines can be up to 200 metres long, and some sections run up to 100 metres above the ground. These figures describe different dimensions of the course: the length of the zip lines and the height of some sections. As conditions and the course layout may change, check the operator’s latest information in advance.

Chapels and religious heritage

The Chapel of Luzenac dates back to the 12th century and was enlarged in the 15th century. Its Byzantine-style, twelve-sided bell tower is a distinctive architectural feature. The chapel was closed for works; check current access arrangements before visiting.

The history of the religious buildings can also be seen in the numbers: of the commune’s original four churches and two Romanesque chapels, three religious buildings remain. One of them is the Église Saint-Jacques d’Aubert. If you are interested in architectural heritage, it provides another specifically named point of interest alongside the Chapel of Luzenac.

Summer cultural events

The Journées du Marbre, held in summer, include opportunities to meet sculptors and visit the quarry. If you would like to include this event in your travel plans, check the specific dates and programme details in advance; both may change. This makes it possible to distinguish the seasonal cultural event from the buildings and landscape features described as year-round attractions.

Cheese from Luzenac and Pouech

Local products can also add to a stay. After visiting the Pile Romaine, visitors can sample Le Moulis, a raw-milk cheese, in Luzenac. Check the producer’s latest information in advance, as it may change. In Pouech, Le Cazalou, a raw-milk farmhouse cheese, is also available to discover. The two cheeses therefore differ both in location and in the offering described: a tasting is mentioned for Le Moulis, while Le Cazalou is presented as a farmhouse cheese.

Discover more destinations: Villeneuve-D'olmes, Lavelanet, Les Bordes-Sur-Lez, Tignac, Durban-sur-Arize, Cazaux, Saint-Pierre-De-Rivière, Massat.

For the broader travel overview: Ariège.