Mountaineô – The museum space

Play area on the mountain to discover all its riches and secrets! Come learn while having fun in a fun and immersive site intended for all ages!

A wonderful playground and relaxation area, the Ariège Pyrenees have many surprises in store... Mountaneô is a museum space that invites you to take a new look at the mountains and let your senses guide you through different games to live a fun, immersive experience. and interactive!

The visit is done in several stages (to be freely organised): discover the museum space, take part in the Hydrogame and visit the hydroelectric power station (visit of the power station on registration at the Mountanêo reception desk, included with your ticket entrance – offered by EDF).

First stage of your visit with the discovery of water, hydraulic energy and the industry present in the Orlu valley. To better understand the stakes and the advantages of this energy, an immersive and interactive Hydrogame (included in your entry ticket) will put you in condition!

Continue the visit with a play area suitable for adults and children: a first play area to stimulate your thinking and your senses, a second area dedicated to children from 3 to 12 years old to offer them a simple and fun approach to the cycle of water and biodiversity in the mountains.
Then, enter the house of the reserve: an immersive and lively space where a journey of discovery awaits you. Explore the different natural environments of the Orlu reserve, its fauna and flora, put your senses to the test: experience the mountain before discovering it, for real!

We also invite you to discover the Orlu hydroelectric power station: the only power station that can be visited in Ariège (visit of the power station by registration at the Mountanêo reception desk, included with your entrance ticket – offered by EDF).

Please note:
As part of the Vigipirate plan in force, the plant is currently closed to the general public. However, we offer as an alternative a guided tour of the museum on the theme of hydroelectricity as well as an outdoor tour around the power station.

> HYDROGAME: Sensations guaranteed!
20 minutes to manage the emergencies that arrive! In this race against time, every second counts and your success depends on your ability to work as a team and think quickly. Ready for the adventure?

> The hydroelectric plant
The visit to the hydroelectric power station is included in the Mountaneô visit ticket and offered by EDF. Compulsory registration at the Mountaineô reception to take part in the visit, subject to availability.
This plant is located a 10-minute walk from Mountaneô, on the banks of the Oriège river. The departure is from the reception of Mountaineô, accompanied by a guide.

Opening

Equipments

• Parking
• Toll parking
• Elevator
• Toilets

Services

• Shop

Physical disability

The museum space is accessible to all audiences and to wheelchairs. The visit to the plant is not accessible to people with motor disabilities.