In late April we will be driving from Basque country to Carcassonne. We plan to stay in Pau 2 nights (I have seen it many times on the Tour de France broadcast and I am intrigued). I had hoped to spend 2 nights in the Pyrenees, but all of the lodges/hotels I have seen do not open until May 15 or so. On the map, Fojx looked like a reasonable place, closer to the actual mountains. If the weather is good, we will probably do a day hike or two, and possibly drive some of the classic TDF climbs. Any thoughts/recommendations are welcome. Thank you.
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If it's for cycling, I'd say why not Foix. The 2026 Tour de France will have a stage from Foix to Carcassonne. The exact route will be known by May.
Otherwise, all along the Pyrenees mountains, there are plenty of possible places, most of them rural and natural, in a lovely semi-mountainous setting. But if you prefer a more urban environment, Foix could work.
Also, see if the villages of Saint-Lizier or Saint-Girons appeals to you (near Foix).
https://www.ariegepyrenees.com/en/decouvrir/incontournables/les-plus-beaux-villages/saint-lizier/
https://www.ariegepyrenees.com/en/preparer/explorer/villages/saint-girons/
Or take a look at the map at the bottom of this webpage.