Ariège district, Occitania, France

Places to visit near Chalabre

Chalabre is a town in Ariège district, Occitania, France, home to about 1,251 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 32 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lac de Montbel (5 km), Château de Caudeval (13 km) and Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes (15 km).

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Chalabre, Occitania
Chalabre, Ariège district, Occitania, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chalabre at a glance

Location
Ariège district, Occitania, France
Population
about 1,251
Coordinates
42.9825° N, 2.0054° E
Places within 50 km
99 (99 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Chalabre

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chalabre: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Chalabre

102 churches within 100 km of Chalabre. The closest is Église de l'Assomption (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chalabre

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chalabre. The closest is Château de Caudeval (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chalabre

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chalabre. The closest is Pic de Soularac (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chalabre

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chalabre. The closest is Lac de Montbel (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Chalabre

7 caves within 100 km of Chalabre. The closest is Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Chalabre

5 museums within 100 km of Chalabre. The closest is Musée des Dinosaures (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chalabre

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chalabre
  2. 15 km Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes · cave, Ariège
  3. 12 km Lac de Montbel · lake, Ariège
  4. 14 km Château de Caudeval · heritage site, Aude
  5. 20 km Église Sainte-Colombe · church, Aude
  6. 3 km Église de l'Assomption · church, Aude
  7. 15 km Back to Chalabre

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From travellers near Chalabre

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chalabre by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches32102Église de l'Assomption (15 km)
    Forts & heritage4392Château de Caudeval (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints957Pic de Soularac (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs212Lac de Montbel (5 km)
    Caves47Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes (15 km)
    Museums45Musée des Dinosaures (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Réserve Naturelle Régionale du Massif de Saint-Barthélemy (30 km)
    Parks23Le Jardin Aux Plantes Parfumées la Bouichère (25 km)
    Other attractions12Croix du Pradel (50 km)
    Waterfalls02Cascada de la Vall del Riu (68 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastère de Prouilhe (30 km)
    Treks01Le Sentier du Bassin du Lampy (62 km)

    Chalabre: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chalabre?

    Lac de Montbel (lake, about 5 km), Château de Caudeval (heritage site, about 13 km), Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes (cave, about 15 km), Église de l'Assomption (church, about 15 km), Église Sainte-Colombe (church, about 18 km), Château de La Serpent (heritage site, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chalabre?

    99 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Chalabre?

    Église de l'Assomption, about 15 km by road; Église Sainte-Colombe (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chalabre?

    Château de Caudeval, about 13 km by road; Château de La Serpent (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chalabre?

    Pic de Soularac, about 32 km by road; La Dent d'Orlu (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chalabre?

    Start in Chalabre, visit Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes, then Lac de Montbel, then Château de Caudeval, then Église Sainte-Colombe, then Église de l'Assomption, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chalabre?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Chalabre

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chalabre’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chalabre on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.