Ax-les-Thermes Public thermal spa
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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
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Coordinates: 42°43'10"N 1°50'22"E
- Limoux 49 km
- Olot 77 km
- Girona 108 km
- L'Ámetlla del Vallès 118 km
- Mataro 136 km
- Blanes 137 km
- Barcelona 140 km
- L'Hospitalet de Llobregat 150 km
- Lleida 158 km
- Reus 184 km
- Railway tunnel 3.7 km
- Centrale electrique d'Orlu, 912 metres. 6.8 km
- Pic d'Auriol 12 km
- Railway tunnel 13 km
- Railway tunnel 14 km
- Lake Lanoux 16 km
- Lanoux Dam 16 km
- Snowkite spot 18 km
- Lac de Matemale 27 km
- Andorra 28 km