Bethmale (; ) is a commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France.
The name is of Gascon origin: "Beth" (beautiful) and "Malh" (mountain, mountain side).
The valley contains six villages in two communes:
Located in the former province of Couserans, it is well known for its local culture, and for a cheese they produce, a semi-hard cow's milk cheese traditionally made from raw milk.
The valley is characterized by a strong sense of local identity, expressed in the traditional costumes of the area, which includes the famous Bethmale clogs.
Inhabitants of Bethmale are called Bethmalais in French.