• Hiking in the Haute-Ariège region, with a wellness option
  • Hiking in the Haute-Ariège region, with a wellness option
  • Hiking in the Haute-Ariège region, with a wellness option
  • Hiking in the Haute-Ariège region, with a wellness option
  • Hiking in the Haute-Ariège region, with a wellness option
  • Hiking in the Haute-Ariège region, with a wellness option
Pyrenees / Ariège

Hiking in the Haute-Ariège region, with a wellness option

Réf : CCTIYP

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    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.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Pyrenees / Ariège
  • Age
    From 16 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    83.02 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

In the heart of the Haute Ariège , one of the wildest and most preserved territories of the Pyrenees , this stay invites you to combine hiking and wellness in the privileged setting of the Ax-les-Thermes valley.

Each day, discover a diverse landscape: flowery summer pastures , mixed forests , panoramic ridges , and glacial lakes and ponds . The routes follow secluded trails, far from the crowds, for an authentic immersion in the heart of an unspoiled mountain environment. The natural beauty of these landscapes offers a constantly changing and luminous setting, perfect for both contemplation and gentle exercise.

At the end of the day, for those who have chosen the option, the thermal leisure center of Ax-les-Thermes extends the experience with a moment of relaxation in natural hot waters , ideal for relaxing muscles and promoting recovery.

Between exploring wide open spaces and moments of relaxation, this getaway in the Ariège Pyrenees promises a timeless interlude, placed under the sign of nature, rejuvenation and escape .

The highlights

  • Accommodation in a family-run hotel, in the heart of the small town of Ax-les-Thermes
  • A gradual journey of discovery through this magnificent mountain area
  • As an option, a wellness area to end your day in style.
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Beginner

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
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.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 5h
  • Average daily elevation gain: 409 m
  • Exposed Passages: Yes

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

A qualified mountain guide with extensive knowledge of the region, the mountain range, and the trails. An enthusiastic professional, he will share his knowledge and passion for the natural environment with you, all while ensuring your safety. His dedication to his work compels him to adapt to weather conditions, terrain constraints, and other unforeseen circumstances, managing the pace and physical condition of each participant, while remaining readily available.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
  • map

    Welcome and first steps in Ariège

    • Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 12km
    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 4h30
    • Positive elevation gain 400 m
    • Exposed passages Yes
    • Accommodation 2-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at 9am at the SNCF train station in Ax-les-Thermes.

    We'll make a quick stop at the hotel to drop off our belongings, then head towards the Col du Chioula for our first hike. We'll follow a loop trail around the Plat des Sept Cases, with superb views of the surrounding peaks.

    Day 1

Note

Regardless of their wishes, your guide, who is intimately familiar with this route and the terrain, may need to slightly modify the indicated itinerary depending on weather conditions, the fitness level of the participants, or other unforeseen circumstances. The durations and elevation gains of our hikes are approximate. They may vary depending on several factors during our trip (participants' fitness level, weather, trail conditions, etc.). Transfer times may also fluctuate depending on weather conditions and the state of the roads or tracks.

Accommodation

🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 6

Accommodation in a comfortable 2-star family hotel, with full board.


Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we may need to change our hotel partners, even those with whom we have collaborated for many years. As a result, the location of your new accommodation may be moved from one place to another, which will in no way affect the quality of the service you will receive.

Thank you for understanding.

Access

Departure
Gare de Ax-les-Thermes
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Gare de Ax-les-Thermes
Day 7 - 10h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Ax-les-Thermes
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
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Price details

The price includes

  1. The trip will be supervised by a qualified mountain guide.
  2. Accommodation in a comfortable 2-star family hotel
  3. Full board from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7
  4. Daily transfers in our minibus to the starting points of the hikes.
  5. The tourist tax

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point
  2. Drinks and personal expenses
  3. The Balneo option (3 two-hour entries to the Ax thermal baths + 2 x 30-minute massages)
  4. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Single room supplement : CHF169.24 / person
  2. Spa option : CHF164.66 / person
  3. Flex fare and insurance

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