In the immediate vicinity of Cadarcet are the Grotte du Portel, a cave, and the peaks of Montcoustan and Roc d'Estals. Roc de Caralp, a peak, is also located in the vicinity of Cadarcet. Anyone planning a stay in Cadarcet may wish to rent a holiday apartment for this purpose.
Hiking
The official hiking map lists La balade de Cadarcet as a 55-minute, 3 km hike with an elevation gain of 30 m. The route is a family-friendly walk near the Voie verte and leads through the landscapes of the Massif de l'Arize, passing typical dry-stone walls.
Entre Soulane et voie verte is also a family-friendly walk near the Voie verte and is located in the Parc Naturel des Pyrénées Ariégeoises.
Culture and History
Cadarcet has a war memorial commemorating those who fell in the First World War from 1914–1918 and the Second World War from 1939–1945. The remains of a former priory are a reminder of the Benedictine presence in Cadarcet.
In the vicinity of Cadarcet are the Château de Foix, a castle, and the Église Saint-Étienne de Mas-d'Azil, a church.
In the wider regional area around Cadarcet are the Musée Pierre Bayle, a museum, and the ruins of the Abbaye des Salenques.
Food and Drink
La terrasse paysanne – rucher de Cadarcet offers an enjoyable break directly at the producer's premises. The site produces beehive products; visitors can sample savoury or sweet dishes there.
Other places: Le Mas-D'azil, Bagert, Ax-Les-Thermes, Unac, Sorgeat, Daumazan-Sur-Arize, Saurat, Soulan
