Nestled in Ariège, Saint-Lizier offers a dive into the past with its preserved medieval heritage. Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, it seduces with its cathedral and its frescoes. Formerly an episcopal seat and a stopover on the way to Santiago de Compostela, this quiet village has perfectly preserved its older buildings and is worth a detour.

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Saint-Lizier (in Gascon: Sent Líser) is a French commune located in the northwest of the Ariège department, in the Occitanie region. Historically and culturally, the town is part of Couserans, …

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2. Portet-d'Aspet pass – Core Pass loop from Saint-Girons

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3. Col de la Core – Core Pass loop from Lorp-Sentaraille

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Elevation 400 m

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Sunday 15 March

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Location: Saint-Lizier, Saint-Girons, Occitania, France

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Saint-Lizier Historic Village

1. Core Pass – Seix loop from Lorp

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