Aucazein is a relatively open village situated in a valley in the Bellongue. Its townscape is relatively uniform and remarkable. The settlement structure is arranged around a main road and two other roads that run perpendicular to the main road and parallel to the slope.
Anyone choosing Aucazein as a travel destination wants to rent a holiday apartment.
Townscape and Public Space
The church of Aucazein is located above the village. A renovated mill occupies a prominent position in the village. The river in Aucazein is also highlighted by various designs of the public space. Aucazein is also characterized by a strong presence of public spaces.
Nature
Aucazein is one of the municipalities located in the Massif de l'Arbas ZNIEFF area (type 2). The Massif de l'Arbas covers a 27,000-hectare hilly and mountainous area, 60 percent of which is forested. It features a karst landscape with a great diversity of rocky habitats and associated biotopes, home to specialized calcareous flora and fauna. Aucazein is also one of the member municipalities of the Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées Ariégeoises.
Paths and Water
The GR® 78 reaches the D618 in Aucazein. In Aucazein, the long-distance hiking trail follows a road leading down to the village. After the bridge, the GR® 78 reaches the village center. In the direction of Buzan, the GR® 78 leaves Aucazein via a wide path.
There are accessible fishing spots on the Bouigane in the municipality of Aucazein.
Markets
In the market overview of the Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées Ariégeoises, Aucazein is listed as having a market on Thursday mornings. The markets of the Pyrénées Ariégeoises offer an opportunity to discover local products as well as artisans and producers.
Other places: Montjoie-en-Couserans, Cazaux, Madière, Siguer, Serres-Sur-Arget, Bédeilhac-Et-Aynat, Saurat, Miglos
