Camping La Bexanelle: Unveil Vicdessos, Ariège

You'll take in a variety of landscapes, including glaciers, incredible views over the Bassiès lakes and limestone peaks.

On this walk, you'll discover a small pond that's a paradise for frogs and carnivorous plants. You'll also miss the Roman mines at Argentières.

Located on the GR10 long-distance hiking trail, this walk will take you to the Etang d'Alate, via the port of Saleix, a veritable crossroads between the Couserans and Vicdessos valleys.

A must-do loop in the Massat valley. This trail leads to the recently restored village of Goutets, home to the “Orris” (shepherds' huts), an exceptional protected heritage site. The trail rises without too much difficulty into the mountain environment of the cirque of the Trois Seigneurs massif, the highest point in the Massat canton. It allows you to discover the ancient pastoral dynamics of the village of Goutets.

A shady path that runs alongside the Garbet and then the Ars stream as far as the Pas d'Enfer gorge, past the remains of the old Prabis forge. This route is ideal for a walk on a sunny afternoon.

This day's hike will take you to the pretty Etang de Guzet via the sumptuous Ars waterfall, one of the most beautiful natural sites in Ariège. A great walk that blossoms in the high mountains of Aulus, a route shaded by beech and fir trees.

This day's hike will take you to the pretty Etang de Guzet via the sumptuous Ars waterfall, one of the most beautiful natural sites in the Haut Couserans.

This hike takes you to a superb high mountain pond surrounded by a granite massif including the Dent de Mède (technical path).

his walk offers a beautiful view of Massat from the atypical Liers church, built by the hamlet's inhabitants in 1823. This hike allows you to discover a still very active agro-pastoral life.

Guzet : my dolce vita resort ! From the steep slopes of the Freychet to the gentle Prat Mataou's slopes, skiing is everywhere and is available to suit all tastes. But above all, the most important thing to remember here is the intimate atmosphere, a "cocooning" spirit that invites well-being and escape. Guzet is perhaps one of the best-kept secrets of the Ariege Pyrenees. This resort literally enchants its visitors who (re)discover here the mountain in its most marvellous aspect. Whether you like to meet in the evening by the fire in a wooden chalet on the mountainside, or whether you dream of escaping in a welcoming natural environment, Guzet imposes its unique style, all gently...

RIDE THE WAVES OF THE NOGUERA PALLARESA AND ENJOY RIVERBOARDING! RIDE THE WAVES OF THE NOGUERA PALLARESA AND ENJOY RIVERBOARDING! In the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees, head out into the water with your float and surf the waves of the Noguera Pallaresa. Visitors will enjoy the 8km section of the river with it's whitewater. Participants are supervised by guides and followed with cars the entire route.

IN THE HEART OF THE SPANISH PYRENEES, EXPLORE THE COLLEGATS GORGE BY CANYONING! Accompanied by your expert guide, head out to discvoer the waterfalls, rocks, and natural pools in Collegats. Visitors will be able to admire and master the canyon as they make their way down. On the program: hikiing, rappelling, natural slides, a bit of swimming and a few jumps! Mix all these fun activities together and have an adventure that is fit for all skill levels! 

EXPLORE NATURE AS YOU RAFT THE NOGUERA PALLARESA IN THE HEART OF THE SPANISH PYRENEES! EXPLORE NATURE AS YOU RAFT THE NOGUERA PALLARESA IN THE HEART OF THE SPANISH PYRENEES! Depart from Sort and board the inflatable rafts that will take you down the Noguera Pallaresa River. Accompanied by your expert guide, learn all about rafting and navigating the waters. You will cover about 18 km of the river. Discover the landscape around the river as you also enjoy rafting.

HEAD OUT IN YOUR RAFT AND NAVIGATE THE NOGUERA PALLARESA RIVER IN THE HEART OF THE SPANISH PYRENEES! HEAD OUT IN YOUR RAFT AND NAVIGATE THE NOGUERA PALLARESA RIVER IN THE HEART OF THE SPANISH PYRENEES! Accompanied by your guide, set out in your raft for an adventure. In the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees, you will navigate along the Noguera Pallaresa River, which flows through mountains and forests. As a family or with friends, enjoy this fun rafting trip that is adapted for all levels.

FOR AN EXPERIENCE FULL OF ADRENALINE, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN BUNGEE JUMPING! In the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees, meet at a stone bridge that crosses the Noguera Pallaresa, and enjoy the view of the river and landscape around you. After a briefing, visitors will get to jump from more than 16 meters high. Attached to a bungee cord, you will get the feeling off free fall. After the jump, there is relief! Adrenaline junkies won't want to miss this!

BOTH YOUNG AND OLD WILL LOVE EXPLORING THE TREES DURING THIS ADVENTURE IN THE SPANISH PYRENEES! BOTH YOUNG AND OLD WILL LOVE EXPLORING THE TREES DURING THIS ADVENTURE IN THE SPANISH PYRENEES! Ziplining, bridges, vines, walkways and much more await you at the La Molina adventure park. Feel just like Tarzan as you safely scamper through the trees. With family or friends, you're suure to have a great time trying out the routes which offer something for all levels. Guarenteed adrenaline rush for those who dare to try the 260 meter zipline!

ENJOY A SEGWAY TOUR IN THE HEART OF THE PYRENEES JUST 2 HOURS FROM BARCELONA! ENJOY A SEGWAY TOUR IN THE HEART OF THE PYRENEES JUST 2 HOURS FROM BARCELONA! At La Molina adventure park in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees just 2 hours from Barcelona, meet your guide for the segway tour. Take a few minutes and learn how to use the segways before setting out on your tour. Now that you're at ease on the segway, discover the environment around you. Off the beaten track, enjoy this fun segway tour in the mountains! In winter or summer, discover the mountains in a unique and fun manner.

JUST 2 HOURS FROM BARCELONA IN CATALONIA, COME ENJOY THE LA PEDRAFORCA ADVENTURE PARK WITH TREE CLIMBING ROUTES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! JUST 2 HOURS FROM BARCELONA IN CATALONIA, COME ENJOY THE LA PEDRAFORCA ADVENTURE PARK WITH TREE CLIMBING ROUTES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Ziplining, bridges, vines, walkways and much more await you at the La Pedraforca adventure park. Feel just like Tarzan as you safely scamper through the trees. With family or friends, you're suure to have a great time trying out the routes which offer something for all levels. Guarenteed adventure and fun!

JUST 2 HOURS FROM BARCELONA, HEAD OUT ON AN ADVENTURE BY DESCENDING INTO A CANYON IN THE HEART OF THE SPANISH PYRENEES! JUST 2 HOURS FROM BARCELONA, HEAD OUT ON AN ADVENTURE BY DESCENDING INTO A CANYON IN THE HEART OF THE SPANISH PYRENEES! Depart from Vallecerbe and meet your guide for a briefing before heading to the canyon. After a short walk, you will begin your descent. Visitors will traverse the canyon by swimming, climbing, and hiking. You will desecend with the help of jumps, natural slides, and rappelling. Accompanied by your guide, you will enjoy the activity that combines sport and discovery! Your guide will adapt the trip to your selected level. Canyoning will allow you to admire the beautiful countryside.

The massif of Tabe is the high mountain of Pays d'Olmes. Thus, from certain altitudes you may be lucky enough to see a herd of Isards, a flock of mouflons, the capercaillie or ptarmigan. During the day you can admire the flight of some raptors.

Around the pond, besides a peat bog, you will find mouths of wolf, purple foxgloves, elder trees attesting to a very wet biotope on the slope of Saint Bartholomew. You will find many ferruginous rhododendrons, brooms, blueberries, spring gentians and yellow gentians.

A culminating point of the Tabe massif, surrounded by peaks such as Soularac, Galinat, Mont Fourcat and the Pic du Han, as well as its many lakes, the Saint Barthélémy peak is full of many legends and whimsical stories. told.

The « Chalet de Beauregard » a high-altitude inn, offers mountain cuisine infused with the flavours of Ariège. Set off on a gustatory journey lost in the heart of the mountains. The only sound you'll hear is that of nature surrounding you throughout your meal. Mountain cuisine with a Couserannaise flavour, prepared using local produce and a short supply chain.

With onion soup as its “signature starter” for 4 generations, veal sweetbreads, duck confit and other cassoulets cooked to perfection, this place will delight bon vivants nostalgic for Sunday meals at their granny's!

At ‘La Bonne Franquette’, indulge in ‘simple, friendly’ cuisine based on local produce from the Ariège region. Situated on the D117, in the centre of the village of Rimont, Deborah & Mickaël's restaurant offers traditional cuisine based on fresh local produce all year round, to eat in or take away, as well as a continuous daytime service with a ‘Sur le Pouce...’ menu (breakfast, aperitif platters, savoury tarts, sweet tarts, snacks, etc.). (breakfast, aperitif platters, savoury tarts, sweet tarts, snacks, etc? ). At the same time, you'll also find a shop selling regional products (aperitifs, wines, beers, traditional charcuterie, cheeses, tinned meats, honey, biscuits, sweets, etc.) sourced exclusively from local producers, breeders and craftsmen.

Take a stroll through the narrow streets of Saint-Lizier and discover the Grange de la Cité farmhouse restaurant/bar. You can relax on the farmhouse terrace with views of the Pyrenees. Come and sample our farm produce for breakfast, a menu of the day or a gourmet break with a sorbet or dessert. Everything is homemade and cooked over a wood fire! Tapas and pizzas on opening nights. Wide choice of draught beers and wine on tap. The dishes are made with fruit, vegetables, eggs and meat from the farm, complemented by cold meats and cheeses from small local producers. The shop sells products processed from the farm's organic produce. You'll find a wide range of syrups, spreads, jams, pickles... Find them for : Morning breakfast A menu of the day at lunchtime Evening pizzas and tapas And brunch or mezze on Sunday lunchtimes.

Large bistro in the heart of the village with a spacious bar, restaurant, wine cellar, covered terrace and large garden.

La Faim du monde is a multi-faceted place: restaurant, café-bar, library, performance space, a place for artistic and cultural experimentation. The dishes are traditional, homemade and inspired by the world, in a warm, natural atmosphere. Here, people meet, eat, learn and bond in a natural setting in the heart of the Ariège region. Theater artists, musicians, storytellers, gatherers, neighbors, letter carriers and Mamie Josette come together to share a meal, a drink, regional specialties from here and abroad, play an escape-game or teach sign language to the little ones. The restaurant is committed to an eco-responsible approach, choosing local produce (everything that grows in Ariège and neighbouring departments), respecting seasonality and homemade. Culinary specialities: Fresh fish, but also meat dishes. Vegetarians welcome.

Products from here and nearby! Bistro and grocery shop catering, stop by to eat a bite : simple and seasonal cuisine based on local products. Daily specials on site or to take away, local products, cheeses and delicatessen, fruits, vegetables, bread depot, local newspapers, group meals.

In the heart of the village of Durfort, Le Cyrano, a village café, welcomes you to its terrace on the banks of the river. Bread depot - Postcards - Candy bars - Animated evenings.

Local and family cuisine Situated in the former shoemaker's workshop of the Abbey-School of Sorèze, this restaurant will delight you with its cuisine à la bonne franquette. The specialities frésinat (tarnais dish) cassoulet tripe and many other specialities including omelettes with seasonal mushrooms from the natural park of the Haut Languedoc.

The refuge is located in the Mont Valier nature reserve, an iconic Couserans peak in the heart of the Ariege Pyrenees Regional Nature Park. In the midst of this unspoilt, wild mountain landscape, after a 4-hour walk along the cross-border GR from the Pla de La Lau car park, we welcome you to the ‘Les Estagnous’ mountain refuge. As soon as you arrive, you can introduce yourself to the warden(s) and discuss the ‘welcome arrangements’ (obviously you have booked your overnight stay and/or meals in advance). Once you've had a rest and taken in the exceptional views, you'll go through the hikers‘ entrance to settle in according to the wardens’ advice and, last but not least, you won't miss dinner! There's just one service for everyone, at 7pm! There are many hiking itineraries and multi-day tours. Summits, lakes and valleys offer a wealth of choices, not forgetting the summit of Mont Valier, just 1? hours from the refuge.

Stay in Ariège, Between History & Nature: Accommodation & Must-See Attractions In the heart of the Ariège Pyrenees, the town of Saint-Lizier is a perfect destination for a getaway combining nature, heritage, and relaxation. With its stunning mountain landscapes, historical landmarks, and rich traditions, Ariège offers an authentic and rejuvenating experience for nature and history enthusiasts. Accommodation in Ariège – Domaine du Palais Residence The Domaine du Palais – Terres de France welcomes you to a prestigious setting within a beautifully restored historic monument. Located in Saint-Lizier, one of France’s "Most Beautiful Villages," this residence offers modern, fully equipped apartments, ideal for family vacations, group stays, or business seminars at the foot of the Pyrenees. Places of Interest & Activities Saint-Lizier & Its Historic Center: Explore its exceptional heritage, including the UNESCO-listed cathedral and Romanesque cloister. The Niaux Caves: A fascinating journey into prehistory with ancient cave paintings. The Pyrenees Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park: Hiking, wildlife observation, and breathtaking mountain views. Foix Castle: A stunning medieval fortress with an interactive museum. Aulus-les-Bains Thermal Spa: A relaxing wellness retreat after a day of adventure. Book your stay at Domaine du Palais and immerse yourself in the rich history and wild beauty of Ariège!

A stopover on the GR10, the Tour du Biros or the Passaran loop, the Eylie gîte d'étape welcomes all overnight hikers. In the heart of the Pyrenees, at the end of the Couserans, in the Biros valley, at an altitude of 1000m, on the GR10, the Eylie stopover gîte welcomes all overnight hikers. Sleeping capacity is 14 in 2 dormitories. Meals available on a 1/2-board basis. Please bring a sleeping bag or comforter for the dormitory. Pets are not allowed.

Right next door to their old-fashioned house is the nursery where Claudine and Charles will welcome you to their camping-garden, a haven of greenery and calm, ideal for a relaxing vacation and to recharge your batteries. The camping-garden has 12 pitches of 80 to 100 m2, grassy, flat, shady and bordered by flowering hedges (over 300 species or varieties of ornamental plants or fruit trees). We specialize in old varieties of southwestern fruit trees and apple juice production. Claudine and Charles also offer 2 traditional tepee accommodations.

The Étang d'Araing refuge is a refuge in the French Pyrenees, situated at an altitude of 1965 m in the extreme south-west of the Ariège department, at the foot of the Crabère peak, on the GR10.

Come and discover this charming, quiet family campsite just outside Guéret, ideally situated for a peaceful vacation. Direct access to the lake, beach, summer activities, fishing...

Set of three chalets located in front of the lake of Montagnès in a framework of greenery, ideal and relaxing. Restoration, hiking, multi-sport path, tree-climbing park, nearby. At 720 m altitude. Set of three chalets located in front of the lake of Montagnès in a framework of greenery, ideal and relaxing. Restoration, hiking, multi-sport path, tree-climbing park, nearby. Chalets of 35m ² with 5 beds, terrace, barbecue, zone petanque, electric heating and free wifi. At 720 m altitude.

The municipal camping Birotos located in Pradelles Cabardès in the Aude is the ideal place to stay for hiking or exploring the historical sites of the Cathar country. Direct access to the lake: beach, swimming, relaxing ... 30 locations. Supervised swimming in July and August.