Ax-les-Thermes
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Ax-les-Thermes (Occitan: Acs) is a commune in the Ariège department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southwestern France.
It lies at the confluence of the Ariège River with three tributaries, 26 miles SSE of Foix by rail.
The local economy is mainly based on livestock (cattle, sheep), the spas, winter sports and tourism in general. The town benefits especially from spa tourism, skiing and its casino. Its proximity to Andorra enables cross-border shopping. The 'Ax-3 Domaines' winter sports resort is situated in the commune.
It lies at the confluence of the Ariège River with three tributaries, 26 miles SSE of Foix by rail.
The local economy is mainly based on livestock (cattle, sheep), the spas, winter sports and tourism in general. The town benefits especially from spa tourism, skiing and its casino. Its proximity to Andorra enables cross-border shopping. The 'Ax-3 Domaines' winter sports resort is situated in the commune.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ax-les-Thermes
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 42°43'7"N 1°50'23"E
- Sofia 1740 km
- Odesa 2305 km
- Yevpatoriya / Yevpatoriia 2516 km
- Bananal 8684 km
- Batatais 8698 km
- Serra Negra 8806 km
- Ibitinga 8863 km
- São Pedro 8874 km
- Itu 8903 km
- Ibiuna 8941 km
- Railway tunnel 3.6 km
- Centrale electrique d'Orlu, 912 metres. 6.7 km
- Pic d'Auriol 12 km
- Railway tunnel 13 km
- Railway tunnel 14 km
- Lake Lanoux 15 km
- Lanoux Dam 16 km
- Snowkite spot 18 km
- Lac de Matemale 27 km
- Andorra 28 km