Our desires for nature, escape, novelties, delirious moments, freedom, moments of life, we have grouped them here. Each of our adventurers, narrates, in these stories, the adventure he lived in Ariège Pyrenees. Adventure by bike, trail, on horseback, in a cave, in the air, in a refuge, in a tent, in a bubble ... they have disseminated throughout their stories what they preferred in their adventure, the best moments, good restaurants, pretty hikes, beautiful views, and amazing tips. Let yourself be inspired by Caroline, Julie, Roxane, Magda, David ...
Outdoor & Sensations
Introduction to ice climbing
Discover the joys of winter other than through skiing ❄️ Here is a proposal for an unusual activity that is original, sporty, demanding and so captivating: the ice waterfall. Admiring them is already exceptional, but climbing them safely is even better! 🧗🏼♀️ Warm-up Friends who know me well decided to give me a gift voucher […]
Outdoor & Sensations
The couloubret baths in après-ski
In December, we tested the Bains du Couloubret, a very cold Sunday after a good day skiing at Ax-3-Domaines. We finally took care of us! We took the time to have a good time, to relax! And THE ideal solution for that in Ariège is indeed an outing to […]
Outdoor & Sensations
Ski touring outing with friends at Mont Ceint
❄️ The fresh snow has fallen, the sun is out and here we are, a whole group of friends ready to leave for a big ½ day of ski touring at Mont Ceint, also called Pic de Girantès. We are a tribe of 5 friends: Matthieu, Guillaume, Sylvain, Stéphane, Philippe and obviously our […]
Outdoor & Sensations
Hiking in winter in the Ariège Pyrenees: the rock of Scaramus
Winter is a good season to discover the mountain in a different light. The snowpack makes some places less accessible without equipment, so you have to put on snowshoes to go on an adventure in wild places. The rock of Scaramus is a known summit of the Ariège Pyrenees, it is possible to go out accompanied by a guide during a […]
Nature & Contemplation
Discover the treasures of the Orlu national reserve in Ariège
In the sumptuous landscapes of the Ariège Pyrenees hide priceless treasures. They respond to funny names that intrigue me: chamois, desman, tetra lyre or bearded vulture. These animals, coveted and threatened, must be protected. Sanctuary places exist to allow them to flourish and see their population grow. Near Ax les Thermes, […]
Outdoor & Sensations
Romantic snowshoe outing to Estibat
It fell a huge amount of snow, and it continues! We just want to go out and enjoy the snow! So, we prepare the snowshoes, the poles and quickly quickly quickly, we dress warmly to leave! When I say “we”, I mean my partner and me. Since we live […]
Heritage & Visits
Journey into the past at the Forges de Pyrène
Les Forges de Pyrène - the unforgettable village - is a theme park dedicated to the trades of yesteryear and the life of yesteryear. A stone's throw from Foix, this site is located in a wooded park, bordered by a pretty river. This reconstituted village - with its tavern, bread oven and dining room […]
Nature & Contemplation
Roquefort-les-cascades
To make the most of the beautiful days of late spring, we decided to go to the little “Ariège Amazon”; direction Roquefort-les-cascades! A place that we both wanted to discover for a long time, and which won us over with its accessibility, its bucolic atmosphere, its exceptional natural setting. In short, a […]
Heritage & Visits
The Prehistory Park with the family
The Prehistory Park in Tarascon-sur-Ariège is a 13 hectare park dedicated to families and located in the heart of lush greenery at the gateway to the high mountains of Ariège. There, we took a wonderful leap into the past, a real journey through time to learn about the daily life of our Magdalenian ancestors […]
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Outdoor & Sensations
Climbing in winter facing snow-capped peaks?
Winter is here and the cold is already well established in our beautiful department of Ariège ... Of course there are climbing rooms to be indoors but it is often to forget the incomparable charm of the cliffs in the sun, which offer a support of choice for climbers motivated by the outside. We even tend to forget […]
Nature & Contemplation
6 adventures to experience in winter with toddlers!
Winter has a big place in our life. We live close to several resorts in the Ariège Pyrenees and have been regularly on the boards since we were little. We love the snowy landscapes of Ariège, its still virgin and untouched nature, its special atmosphere and the feeling of freedom that we all seek. Since […]
Outdoor & Sensations
I tested Guzet's sledging on rails
Nestled in the heart of its pine forest, the resort of Guzet is located less than 2 hours from Toulouse in the Natural Park of the Pyrenees Ariègeoises. It is the ideal ski resort to spend a weekend in the snow! The wow moment of our weekend? The toboggan run after skiing! I […]
Heritage & Visits
Conquer the castle of Foix!
You know the rhyme of course? Today I take you to the alleys of Foix, for a walk in the shade of the beautiful stones of the count's city on the occasion of the reopening of an emblematic site known to all: the Château de Foix. We never tire of strolling hand in hand in the cobbled, shaded alleys […]
Nature & Contemplation
Visit of Montségur castle, a large Occitanie site
Some places do not need long descriptions: Montségur is one of them. You will not come out indifferent to this experience to live in the heart of a warm and bewitching Ariège, that's for sure. Montségur is quite simply a unique, grandiose, unforgettable place. I will take you to discover the Cathars for a historic day! THE FIRST POINT […]
Nature & Contemplation
Top 3 of the most beautiful waterfalls in Ariège
In summer, we are always looking for the freshest, most beautiful, most exotic spot! In Ariège, there are a good number of exceptional natural places, where you will be amazed and where you say to yourself: wow. But what I prefer is going to discover the waterfalls […]
Heritage & Visits
Top 3 things to do when it rains
It is raining ? Don't panic, Ariège is an extraordinary playground for long days of rain! This is the opportunity to experience moments you would never have thought of! And I'm nice, I give you all my tips here! To rush into an UNDERGROUND cave or river It seems logical: given the number of caves […]
Nature & Contemplation
The castle of Roquefixade, a timeless spot
There are places like that where you can go back as many times as you want, it will always be a discovery that touches your heart. Roquefixade is a place that is both soothing and mysterious, to see all year round, early in the morning or late at night. Nor quite the […]
Nature & Contemplation
Dog sled ride made in Ariège
Fancy a getaway worthy of a trip to Quebec? Do you want to experience real emotions and enjoy an incredible feeling of freedom? You have to try the dog sled rides with Angaka on the beille plateau, like me! Am I telling you all this? The reservation: do it in advance As a birthday present, I had […]
Outdoor & Sensations
Snowshoeing at the Plateau de Beille
How about we get away from it all together? Today, we invite you to discover a magical and unique part of the Pyrenees, a favorite destination for its far north spirit which has marked us so much ... Direction Ariège for unique and unusual activities to do during your next vacation in this pretty corner […]
Lifestyle
Groomer ride and treat on the slopes
Fancy an unusual evening with friends? I take you with me for a crazy evening at the altitude restaurant of the chalet de Beauregard in Guzet at 1700 m altitude! The must ? The ascent in the groomer to the restaurant which already transports you to another universe! Guzet: la dolce vita in the Pyrenees Looking for […]
Outdoor & Sensations
My first traces in ski touring!
Tic, Tac, Tic, Tac! Winter is here, snow too, hihihi! I couldn't wait to put my skis back on and finally try out… ski touring. A great first for me. I practice the mountains whenever I can, and I've been skiing since I was 6 years old. The red and black runs are by far […]
Outdoor & Sensations
On the ski slopes of Ax-3-Domaines
This year with our friends, we wanted to test the Ax 3 Domaines resort! Why Ax? For its ease of access for Toulouse residents, the extent of its slopes, and the splendid view of the peaks! For me, who has not been skiing for a long time, it was ideal (a lot of blue and red slopes), and for the others, it was perfect […]
Outdoor & Sensations
5 Days of riding on the Grande Traversée MTB Ariège Pyrénées
This project has been tickling my calves for a long time because I loooooooove mountain biking! 5 days of riding from the Ariège Pyrenees to the Couserans with the Pyrenees in the background, it really makes you want it! I had never before tried the experience of roaming over 5 days on the Grande Traversée VTT, so I suggested […]
Nature & Contemplation
Road trip in the heart of the Cathar Pyrenees
The Ariège and its sublime roads lend themselves to quiet car rides criss-crossing its hairpin bends, its peaks and small paths... And when the irresistible urge to hit the road to enjoy the beautiful summer days strikes, you must not let it slip away! That's why one fine morning with Juliette we took the […]
Hiking & Trail
Etang d'Appy: the hike that makes you happy!
It's been several days that a great desire for hiking in the mountains made my legs tingle… Here, in Ariège, the hardest thing is above all to choose as there are so many possibilities, each more tempting than the other. 😁 That weekend; our state of form being really not guaranteed, we choose to go to the pond of Appy […]
Hiking & Trail
The Ariège des Sommets: 5 sporty ascents to do absolutely
The Ariège peaks, for me, are not a discovery. I had already lined up some of them in the past, notably during my crossing of the Pyrenees in 2002, and I therefore already knew their intensely demanding nature. central Pyrenees, it would be a shame […]
Heritage & Visits
Dive into history in the Couserans
“Take good shoes, a picnic and join me! I'm taking you to the Couserans", it is with this message to Roxane, my hiking buddy, that this Sunday at the beginning of July began. I particularly like the Couserans, the westernmost part of the department! So as soon as I have some time (this […]
Heritage & Visits
A family day out in Orlu
As a child, I spent all my vacations in Georgia and Armenia. There, wolves are considered noble animals. They are called "doctors of the forest" because they participate in the conservation of the natural balance by feeding on certain species. The wolf cleans the forest and without it, the ecosystem would be totally different! […]
