Aulus-les-Bains

Infobox Commune de France
nomcommune=Aulus-les-Bains
région=Midi-Pyrénées
département=Ariège
arrondissement=Saint-Girons
canton=Oust
insee=09029
cp=09140
maire=Jean-Michel Rossell
mandat=2001-2008
intercomm=Oust
longitude=1.33861111111
latitude=42.7916666667
alt moy=750 m
alt mini=719
alt maxi=2698 m
hectares=5224
km²=52.24
sans=189
date-sans=1999
dens=3|

Aulus-les-Bains is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.

Situated at the head of the valley Garbet and beneath Guzet Neige ski resort, the village is best known for the thermal springs and spa complex. There are several belle epoque buildings, some still offering hotel accommodation. The village is very popular in winter for skiing and in the summer for walking and cycling. The local beauty spot and waterfall, the cascade d'Ars is 1hr walk from the village. Cyclists can climb the Col de Latrappe or the Col d'Agnes directly from the village.Bike hire is available at [http://www.veloloco.com] and accommodation can be found at the Hotel Oustalet, Hotel Ousailles, Hotel Terrasse or the Grand Hotel. There are also two gite d'etapes: the Presbytere and La Goulue.Local amenties include a bar/cafe, a pizzeria/health food restaurant, a tabac/presse, a mini supermarket, post office and butchers shop.

ee also

*Communes of the Ariège department

References

"Based on the article in the French Wikipedia."