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Grotte du Mas-d'Azil

Grotte du Mas-d'Azil

Highlight • Cave

Grotte du Mas-d'Azil

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4.7

(45)

Hiking

5.0

(2)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées ariégeoises

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Location: Le Mas-D'Azil, Pamiers, Occitania, France

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Vincent Reboul

July 13, 2023

Road cycling

In this magnificent prehistoric cave, crossed in its entirety by both the Arize river and a road, prehistoric portable art dating from the Azilian was discovered. The most famous of his sculptures is undoubtedly the spear-thrower called the bird fawn.

In the middle of the cave, a museum opens its doors to visitors. Come and learn a little more about this period of the Upper Palaeolithic.

Be careful when crossing the cavity. A good lamp is mandatory, because some parts are very dark and the pavement on the side can be treacherous.

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JérômeXélius

April 30, 2021

Road cycling

Don't forget your lights

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Maxime Le Plombier

June 27, 2023

Road cycling

You follow Arize, cushy, when you wonder where you're going to end up getting out of this valley, and there, BOOM, THE BIG HOLE. Spectacular. In the water, it's noisy and dark. Stay focused on the road, the gutter is cruel.

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