In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationAriège / Pyrenees
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AgeFrom 14 - 75 years
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CO₂-Emissions35.5 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French
In a few words
Embark on a 100% women's adventure in the mountains of the Haute-Ariège ! This trip is designed for active women eager to meet new people , share unforgettable moments , and discover incredible hiking spots . Your days of hiking will be punctuated by short breaks at the foot of a waterfall or a beautiful mountain lake , as well as relaxing swims in the heart of nature. And to ensure your well-being goes hand in hand with a concern for the planet : you 'll be traveling by train !
The highlights
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Authentic and responsible stay: transport, accommodation and food
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One spa session included
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A girls' getaway, guide included!
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 5h30
- Average distance/day: 12 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 600 m
- Average daily descent: 600 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band :
1 supervisor for 3 to 8 people
Languages spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Marie
Marie
You will be supervised by Marie, a nature hiking guide, qualified in BPJEPS "Hiking Activities".
Program
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A breath of fresh air in the high-altitude valley
- Transportation Minibus - 00h30 - 17km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 450 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Arrival at the gîte around 11:00 AM. If you arrive by train, we will pick you up at the station. After lunch, we will set off on a hike in one of the neighboring valleys. We will follow rivers and streams to discover all that the mountains have to offer: majestic forests, meadows with sometimes unusual flowers, butterflies, birds, and other wild animals that may even make a fleeting and magical appearance! You will breathe the pure, fresh air descending from the high peaks, immerse yourself in magnificent and rejuvenating landscapes... there you are, in the mountains!
Day 1 -
Little Quebec of Ariège
- Transportation Minibus - 00h30 - 22km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h30
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 700 m
- Negative elevation 700 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A beautiful and scenic hiking loop offering breathtaking views of the landscapes of the "Little Quebec of Ariège," with its lakes in shades of blue and green. After a picnic in the shade of the pine trees, we will explore a remarkable wetland, formed millions of years ago, home to unique flora and fauna.
Upon returning from this beautiful hike, you can enjoy all the benefits of a two-hour spa session!
Day 2 -
On the borders of Andorra and Spain
- Transportation Minibus - 00h50 - 60km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h30
- Distance 15 km
- Positive elevation gain 650 m
- Negative elevation 650 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Seasoned and strengthened by your two previous hikes, you're ready to explore the valleys and hollows that lead to beautiful high-altitude passes, gateways between the valleys known locally as "Porteilla." Lakes will also be plentiful along this route, where in some places, water has been cleverly harnessed by humankind, creating the region's bounty: blue gold! The open landscapes we'll traverse will offer magnificent views of the surrounding peaks, many of which reach nearly 3,000 meters... a truly breathtaking experience!
Day 3
Note
The guide reserves the right to modify this program for reasons such as weather. Elevation gain and walking time are estimates and may change depending on weather conditions and/or the pace of the participants.
Accommodation
🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 2
You will stay in a comfortable Gîte-Etape . Located in the heart of a small village in Ariège and surrounded by mountains, it is a place where it is good to live, eat, sleep, laugh, share, relax and recharge... Your hosts warmly welcome you to one of the 4 rooms which they have renovated with natural materials , in an authentic style and chalet atmosphere.
Access
Departure
09110 ORGEIX (Parking municipale) ou Gare d'Ax-les-Thermes si vous venez en train
Day 1
: 11h00
End of stay
09110 ORGEIX (Parking municipale) ou Gare d'Ax-les-Thermes si vous venez en train
Day 3
- 16h00
Your partner provides free transfers between Ax-les-Thermes train station and the gîte, as well as between the town centre of Ax-les-Thermes and the gîte if you have booked an extra night before or after your stay in one of the hotels in this charming little spa town.
Go to the starting point
Take the train toGare de Ax-les-Thermes
🚂 Ax-les-Thermes train station is 4km from the gîte (direct night train from Paris Austerlitz, otherwise, change at Toulouse Matabiau).
Travel to the place of stay
with parking
available
- Free and peaceful parking is available in the village's municipal car park.
- 🚗 1 hour 40 minutes from Toulouse (Direction Foix / Andorra).
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Price details
The price includes
- 2 nights in a gîte-étape (a type of hostel) in a room (shared double or twin)
- Full board
- The hikes are led by a qualified professional.
- 1 two-hour spa session
- Transportation to and from Ax-Les-Thermes train station if you arrived by train
- Transfers by minibus to the starting points of hikes and back to the accommodation
The price does not include
- Transport to the meeting point (excluding free transfers between Ax-Les-Thermes SNCF train station and the Gîte)
- Drinks and other snacks
- Personal expenses
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
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Marie et Damien vous accueillent dans un charmant gîte d'étape dans les montagnes de la Haute-Ariège, où ils reçoivent leurs hôtes avec chaleur. Leur passion pour la région les a conduit à organiser des séjours randonnée écoresponsables. Damien, accompagnateur en montagne, et Marie, animatrice rando-nature, sont des experts diplômés qui connaissent les moindres recoins de leur territoire. Leur objectif est de vous faire découvrir les merveilles de la montagne en toute sécurité, tout en partageant leur amour pour la nature et les bienfaits de la randonnée, notamment le dépassement de soi et le contact privilégié avec l'environnement naturel.
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