Horse Riding, Mountain Biking and Canoeing - on Holiday in the South of France

Sat above Mazamet is the plateau; the top of Montagne Noir (the black mountains), the region boasts four large lakes. Two; Le Laouzas and La Raviège, have been fitted out for tourism, and the other two, Les Saints-Peyres and Le Saut de Vezoles are still completely wild.

These mountain lakes above Mazamet provide fantastic scenery and a great place for outdoor sports and activities or to walk and enjoy the country side, a list of tourist facilities is available from the Maison du Parc and the tourist office in Mazamet.

Mountain Biking

The list of mountain bike rental shops is available from the Maison du Parc. Most of the hiking trails in the topo-guides are also open to mountain bikes.

Mountain biking center at La Salvetat-sur-Agoût +33 (0)4 67 97 64 44.

Horseback excursions

What a fantastic way to discover the Haut-Languedoc ... A list of the stables and horse farms located throughout the park is available from the Maison du Parc.

Mountain biking center at La Salvetat-sur-Agoût +33 (0)4 67 97 64 44.

Canoeing

Many of the regions rivers offer canoeing, kayaking and water sports. Pradelle lake offers pedaloes for the less adventurous