Ariège
/ Pyrenees
Nature hikes in Ariège for the whole family
Réf : DCFYHY
In summary
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Sports
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Duration5 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationAriège / Pyrenees
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AgeFrom 6 - 75 years
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CO₂-Emissions48.58 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
In a few words
Spend a few days in the mountains with your family and introduce your children to nature and breathtaking landscapes. Embark on an adventure together on the trails of Ariège, those once used by shepherds of today and bear trainers of yesteryear.
Marie, a nature-based hiking guide, will accompany you on fun hikes tailored to your children's ages. Mountain animal observation, scavenger hunts , and other nature games will punctuate the day, providing opportunities for fun, shared moments, and perhaps even a chance to rediscover your inner child for a complete escape ! These are experiences to share that will leave you with unforgettable memories !
And on the last day, you will have the opportunity, if you wish, to pleasantly extend your stay in the valley...
The highlights
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Family-friendly and eco-friendly stay
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Activities and hikes in the great outdoors
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Hikes adapted for children, according to their age
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Sport
Level
Summer multi-activity
For those looking for an active experience that is accessible to everyone. You are able to walk and move around freely for several hours, but you do not have any specific athletic skills.
The expert's opinion
Designed for families with children (ages 6-12) and older. The selected hikes are short and easy, with moderate inclines. The difficulty level and length of each hike can be adapted to suit the group.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 3h
- Average distance/day: 6 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 230 m
- Average daily descent: 230 m
- Maximum altitude: 2048 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band :
1 supervisor for 2 to 8 people
Languages spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Marie
Marie
You will be supervised by a nature-hiking guide, qualified with BPJEPS "Hiking Activities" and BPJEPS "Environmental Education Activities" qualifications.
Program
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Arrival
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
- Arrival at the cottage from 4pm (if you come by train, we will pick you up at the station).
- Welcome/visit, exploring the village or relaxing by the river!
- Friendly welcome drinks (and briefing)
- Meal (and a leisurely stroll along the river for those who wish – self-guided)
Day 1 -
Little Quebec of Ariège
- Transportation Minibus - 00h30 - 22km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h30
- Distance 4 km
- Positive elevation gain 100 m
- Negative elevation 100 m
- Maximum altitude 2048 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
For a gentle start to our stay, we'll embark on a lovely loop hike with minimal elevation gain on the edge of what's known locally as "Little Quebec," so wild are the landscapes, dotted with pine trees and blueberry heathland that bears a striking resemblance to Canadian lingonberries! We'll stroll leisurely to a remarkable wetland where we'll take the time to admire the unique species it shelters and reflect on the importance of these fragile environments, formed millions of years ago! To end this little getaway on a high note, we can indulge in some wild blueberry picking ( depending on the season ) before leisurely returning to our starting point.
Day 2 -
Orlu National Wildlife Reserve
- Transportation Minibus - 00h15 - 7km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h30
- Distance 7 km
- Positive elevation gain 350 m
- Negative elevation 350 m
- Maximum altitude 1390 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
During this day hike, you and your family will not only discover the treasures of the Orlu National Wildlife Reserve, but also experience an immersion in mountain life, both past and present. Once you arrive at the "Marmot Meadow," it will be time for observation: scan every rock for a glimpse of one of these charming little mammals with their stocky silhouettes; examine the mountainsides for possible chamois, try to identify a bird of prey seen in the sky... As you can see, it will be a time for discovery, observation, and wonder! So don't forget your binoculars and, above all, keep your eyes peeled!
Day 3 -
On the GR 10, along the water's edge
- Transportation Minibus - 00h30 - 15km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Distance 5 km
- Positive elevation gain 240 m
- Negative elevation 240 m
- Maximum altitude 1670 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
And yes, you'll be taking the famous GR 10, which crosses the entire Pyrenees mountain range from east to west (or vice versa!). We'll leave this long-distance hiking trail where the stream we've been following widens to form a "estagnol," meaning a small pond. It's at this pond that we might be lucky enough to see horses roaming freely. After lunch, depending on the weather and everyone's fitness level, it might be possible to hike to the Étang du Comte (Count's Pond), about 70 meters higher in elevation. The return journey will be slightly removed from the path we took on the way up, allowing more time to explore a beautiful beech forest with its often magical atmosphere!
Day 4 -
Departure
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
- Family breakfast
- Packing and check-out before 11am
(If you arrived by train, we will take you to the station at the time of your train, before noon).
Day 5
Note
The guide reserves the right to modify this program for various reasons such as the weather, or the physical condition of the participants, …
The elevation gain and walking time are estimates that may vary depending on weather conditions and/or individual pace, …
Accommodation
🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 4
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 the 4 rooms which they have renovated with natural materials , in an authentic style and chalet atmosphere.
Access
Departure
45 Le Village, 09110 Orgeix
Day 1
: 16h00
End of stay
45 Le Village, 09110 Orgeix
Day 5
- 11h00
If you came by train, our partner will pick you up at Ax-les-Thermes station [3:41 pm train] and take you back there according to your departure time (before noon).
Go to the starting point
Take the train toGare d'Ax-les-Thermes
Ax-les-Thermes train station is 4 km away (direct night train from Paris Austerlitz, otherwise, change trains at Toulouse Matabiau). Depending on the time of year you are coming and your departure station, you may need to travel the day before your stay. In that case, we can also pick you up from the station on the 5:40 pm train.
Travel to the place of stay
with parking
available
1 hour 40 minutes from Toulouse (Direction Foix / Andorra).
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Price details
The price includes
- 4 nights in a gîte-étape (a type of rural guesthouse) in a room (family or twin)
- Full board
- Guided hikes and nature activities led by qualified professionals
- Transportation to and from Ax-Les-Thermes train station if you arrived by train
- Transfers by minibus to the starting points of hikes and returns to accommodation
The price does not include
- The “solo supplement” if you are travelling alone
- 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
- Luggage storage : CHF4.75 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Decathlon Travel Partner
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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