• Hiking Weekend "Lakes and Summits"
  • Hiking Weekend "Lakes and Summits"
  • Hiking Weekend "Lakes and Summits"
  • Hiking Weekend "Lakes and Summits"
  • Hiking Weekend "Lakes and Summits"
  • Hiking Weekend "Lakes and Summits"
  • Hiking Weekend "Lakes and Summits"
  • Hiking Weekend "Lakes and Summits"
  • Hiking Weekend "Lakes and Summits"
  • Hiking Weekend "Lakes and Summits"
  • Hiking Weekend "Lakes and Summits"
  • Hiking Weekend "Lakes and Summits"
Ariège / Pyrenees

Hiking Weekend "Lakes and Summits"

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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    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
    Ariège / Pyrenees
  • Age
    From 16 - 65 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    16.67 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

For your weekend getaway, set off to conquer the lakes and peaks of the Pyrenees! Explore the trails of the Haute-Ariège region , discover its breathtaking landscapes, numerous lakes, and wild summits and ridges . After your first day of hiking, enjoy the cozy atmosphere of your gîte : relax by the fire and then savor a convivial moment over a delicious mountain meal! The next morning, the adventure continues with a hike to the border of Andorra for an even more immersive experience ! No excuses not to enjoy this breath of fresh air ; this trip is easily accessible by train, and if you're coming from Paris, simply hop on a night train from Gare d'Austerlitz on Friday evening! With full board included , everything is in place for a perfect weekend!

The highlights

  • Direct night train from Paris
  • Your hosts: Mountain Leaders and Nature Guides
  • A small group of 8 people maximum
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Confirmed

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 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.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 7h30
  • Average distance/day: 15 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 850 m
  • Average daily descent: 850 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Damien
You will be supervised by Damien, a state-certified Mountain Guide, experienced and a specialist in the region.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    In the Land of Lakes

    • Transportation Minibus - 00h30 - 21km
    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 7h
    • Distance 14 km
    • Positive elevation gain 750 m
    • Negative elevation 750 m
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Arrival between 9am and 9:30am (9:15am in front of the train station for those arriving by train). Breakfast and preparation for the hike.


    This first day takes you to an altitude of over 2,000 meters to discover the ridges, peaks, and lakes of the Haute-Ariège. A true breath of fresh air in the "heart of the Ariège's little Quebec," with its windswept steppe areas, blueberry moors, peat bogs and wetlands where Arctic cottongrass grows, and lakes with crystal-clear waters in shades of blue and green... A complete change of scenery is guaranteed on this hike, which will also be an opportunity to prepare you for the "ascent" the following day!

    Day 1

Note

The guide reserves the right to modify this program for various reasons such as weather or the physical conditions of the participants.

The elevation gain and walking time are estimates that may vary depending on weather conditions and/or the pace of the participants, …

Accommodation

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You'll be staying in a comfortable gîte nestled in the heart of a charming village in Ariège . It's a place where it's good to live, eat, sleep, laugh, share, relax and recharge.

Your hosts warmly welcome you to one of the four rooms they have renovated using natural materials, creating an authentic, chalet-style atmosphere . You will sleep on high-quality organic bedding and enjoy carefully selected linens (organic cotton or Oeko-Tex certified) for a healthy and restorative sleep.

A cozy lounge area with a wood-burning stove and a zen space with a library dedicated to nature, the mountains and well-being are at your disposal, as well as numerous outdoor spaces inviting you to relax and contemplate the surrounding mountains.

Access

Departure
09110 ORGEIX (Parking municipal) ou GARE d'Ax-les-Thermes si vous venez en train
Day 1 : 09h30
End of stay
09110 ORGEIX (Parking municipal) ou GARE d'Ax-les-Thermes si vous venez en train
Day 2 - 18h30

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

Access by train
Take the train toGare d'Ax-les-Thermes


🚂 Ax-les-Thermes train station is 4km from the gîte (direct night train from Paris Austerlitz, otherwise, change at Toulouse Matabiau).

Access by car
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

  1. 1 night in a gîte (hostel) in a double or twin room
  2. Full board
  3. Guided hikes and nature activities led by qualified professionals
  4. Transportation to and from Ax-Les-Thermes train station if you arrived by train
  5. Transfers by minibus to the starting points of hikes and back to the accommodation

The price does not include

  1. Drinks
  2. Personal expenses
  3. Transportation to the meeting point

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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5/5
(2 reviews)
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Marie

november 2025
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Excellent experience! Superb organization, very warm welcome, guide who adapts easily to the group.
Published on 04/11/2025
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Lynda

june 2024
Translated from French
Excellent stay. The scenery is magnificent. Marie and Damien are very good hosts and guides.
  • Lynda
Published on 24/06/2024

They traveled with us

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5/5
(2 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
M

Marie

november 2025
Translated from French
Excellent experience! Superb organization, very warm welcome, guide who adapts easily to the group.
Published on 04/11/2025
L

Lynda

june 2024
Translated from French
Excellent stay. The scenery is magnificent. Marie and Damien are very good hosts and guides.
  • Lynda
Published on 24/06/2024
The Marie et Damien team
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The Marie et Damien team

5/5 (338 reviews) • 26 stays
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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