Nalzen is a commune situated at an altitude of 642 meters in the Ariège department of France. The region features Pyrenean foothills, dense forests, and meadows, providing a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. Nine streams, including the Douctouyre, traverse the area, contributing to its natural setting. This environment supports several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Nalzen offers a range of outdoor activities for various interests. The area features 6…
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4.8
(38)
223
hikers
6.63km
02:00
220m
220m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

4.8
(45)
255
hikers
6.63km
02:07
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.4
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146
hikers
22.6km
07:21
1,020m
1,020m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

3.1
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23
hikers
9.04km
02:49
340m
340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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4.6
(17)
147
riders
49.6km
02:37
900m
900m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
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79
riders
38.7km
02:11
870m
870m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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67
riders
48.6km
02:01
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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64
riders
53.4km
02:30
660m
660m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
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8
riders
30.7km
02:19
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.7
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44
riders
34.1km
02:23
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

14
riders
51.5km
03:48
970m
970m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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10
riders
30.8km
02:13
640m
640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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49
runners
14.5km
02:44
1,180m
1,180m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

7
runners
23.7km
03:54
1,480m
1,480m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

17
runners
9.00km
01:18
430m
430m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required.

3.0
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11
runners
12.1km
01:45
540m
540m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required.
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5.0
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21
riders
32.3km
04:01
1,230m
1,230m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
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11
riders
33.2km
03:53
1,200m
1,200m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.9
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17
riders
32.7km
02:25
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

4.8
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19
riders
44.0km
04:38
1,480m
1,480m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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5.0
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16
riders
76.4km
05:03
1,440m
1,440m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

7
riders
42.0km
03:03
270m
270m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5
riders
33.8km
02:40
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.0
(1)
4
riders
123km
07:35
1,170m
1,170m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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10
hikers
11.0km
05:32
900m
910m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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2
hikers
5.19km
01:41
220m
220m
Easy mountaineering route. Easily walkable paths.

5.0
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4
hikers
12.5km
05:42
940m
940m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Nalzen offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, gravel biking, and mountaineering. The region features Pyrenean foothills, dense forests, and meadows, providing diverse terrain for exploration. More than 15,000 visitors have shared experiences in Nalzen.
Nalzen is a commune situated at an altitude of 642 meters (2,106 feet) in the Ariège department of France. It is nestled within the Pyrenean foothills, characterized by forests and meadows, and traversed by nine streams.
Nalzen offers various hiking trails, including loops exploring historic landmarks like Roquefixade Castle and mysterious orris. Other routes delve into local landscapes, such as the 'Hidden caves – Orry loop from Péreille.' For more details, consult the Hiking around Nalzen guide.
Yes, Nalzen and its surroundings offer challenging hikes. An example is the 'Les Trois Hommes Cairns – Mount Fourcat loop from Freychenet,' which traverses mountainous terrain. For more strenuous options, refer to the Mountain Hikes around Nalzen guide.
Nalzen and the broader Ariège region provide diverse cycling terrain for road, mountain, and touring cyclists. The area's hilly topography and quiet roads are suitable for various cycling experiences. Specific guides are available for Road Cycling, MTB Trails, and Touring Cycling.
Yes, the hilly terrain and forests around Nalzen provide opportunities for mountain biking. These trails offer technical sections and natural obstacles for riders. Information on routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Nalzen guide.
Nalzen is suitable for touring cycling, benefiting from the broader Ariège region's diverse landscapes and quiet roads. The Pyrenean Piedmont Plain Véloroute (V81) also allows for exploration of the Pyrenean foothills. Consult the Cycling around Nalzen guide for routes.
Nalzen is characterized by its Pyrenean foothills, dense forests, and meadows. Nine streams, including the Douctouyre, traverse the area. Historical landmarks such as Cathar castles, like Roquefixade Castle, are also integrated into the landscape.
Komoot offers several guides for Nalzen, including Hiking around Nalzen, Road Cycling Routes around Nalzen, MTB Trails around Nalzen, and Gravel biking around Nalzen. Guides for running and mountain hikes are also available.
Nalzen is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 15,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars, based on over 1,100 ratings.
For inquiries regarding Nalzen, contact the Mairie de Nalzen (Town Hall). The phone number is +33 5 61 01 41 74. The email address is mairienalzen@orange.fr.

