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 ...

Voyage dans le passé aux Forges de Pyrène

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 […]

L’Ariège en vélo de route : 5 cols incontournables des Pyrénées !

Cycling & mountain biking

Ariège by road bike: 5 essential passes in the Pyrenees!

It's no secret but every cyclist dreams of climbing a pass by being alone on the road in order to savor each switchback by adapting its trajectory, enjoying the landscape and above all, sweating in safety and without stressing about being surprised by a crazy car. This dream, I have been able to realize it on several occasions, […]

Roquefort-les-cascades

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 […]

Descente à VTT au Bike Park d’Ax-3-domaines

Cycling & mountain biking

Downhill mountain biking at the Ax-3-domains Bike Park

Today I'm taking you to the summer slopes of the Ax-3-domaines resort to fill up on sensations! Practicing mountain biking in XC or all Mountain version for ten years, here I am decided to try downhill or mountain biking DH. I go riding with my darling and 2 friends of his, who […]

La voie verte Pyrénées Cathares à vélo électrique

Cycling & mountain biking

The Cathar Pyrenees greenway by electric bike

What is the green lane? The Cathar Pyrenees greenway is above all the story of the railway and the industrialization of Ariège. From 1903, this railway line was put into service to link the Hers valley, industrialized, to Pamiers and Bram, which are connected to the main tracks […]

Nuit dans le plus haut refuge de l’Ariège

Hiking & Trail

Night in the highest refuge of Ariège

The highest and most demanding refuge in Ariège is that of Fourcat! Culminating at 2m, it takes about 445 hours of walking with a good mountain foot? and an elevation gain of 6 m. At the end of June, here I am engaged in my first solo climb to the Fourcat refuge! An unforgettable adventure engraved […]

Le Tour des Pérics en duo

Hiking & Trail

The Tour des Pérics in duo

In June 2020, we decided to leave at 2, roaming on hiking trails and in semi-autonomy. All this in the Pyrenees! We thought for a moment about what we wanted to do as a roaming trip: part of the GR10, part of the chemin des bonshommes. Then finally we turned to the Tour […]

Observation des marmottes en réserve d’Orlu

Nature & Contemplation

Observation of marmots in the Orlu reserve

In Haute-Ariège in the Pyrenees, just a few kilometers from Ax les Thermes, we decide to go for a hike in the Orlu National Reserve, this time accompanied by the Mountain Observatory, specialists in the Pyrenees and its ecosystem. We particularly like to go for a walk in the Orlu valley with the family, there are always […]

Le tour du lac de Montbel à VTT

Cycling & mountain biking

Mountain bike tour of Lake Montbel

Last summer, we Ariège, we chose to spend a weekend in Ariège, a few kilometers from our house. In the program ? Bivouac, mountain biking, horseback riding in Montbel! The wind was very present that weekend, instead of sailing a catamaran, we chose to have fun mountain biking on the tour of the […]

The Adventurers

All our adventurers have lived beautiful and great moments in Ariège Pyrénées! By bike, on horseback, on foot, in a raft, in a tent, their adventures are unique, full of emotions, alive.

Anne Dubndidu

Anne Dubndidu

Lover of wide open spaces and endurance sports, I never miss an opportunity to combine my two passions, while respecting the environment. Very committed to the feminization of cycling and trail running, I share my itineraries and my challenges in order to encourage everyone to get started and have fun in these activities.

Caroline

Caroline

Every day of the year, I am a big fan of outdoor sports in Ariège and throughout France: hiking, mountain biking, skiing, ski touring, rafting, canyoning ... I embark with me my companion, my son and my dog ​​Snow in (almost) all my adventures! What do I prefer in Ariège? The great outdoors and the spirit of freedom that reigns there.

Clémence

Clémence

Originally from Auvergne, my passion for the great outdoors and nature adventures found a perfect setting in Ariège⛰️ This region warmly welcomed me and I enjoy exploring it on foot or by bike (as soon as possible). I'm always up for trying unusual activities and meeting the locals. What I prefer: sharing these moments of discovery with my family and friends to make them unforgettable experiences 😉

David

David

Addicted to good little Pyrenean dishes, whose history and recipes I know almost by heart (Bethmale cheese tartiflette, mounjetado, azinat), I compensate for my gluttony by practicing running and trail running in my beautiful Pyrenees ! My favorite trail: the Resistance trail in Castelnau-Durban, for its extraordinary atmosphere.

David Genestal - Carnets de Randos

David Genestal - Notebooks of Randos

A great hiker in front of the eternal, I never tire of exploring France's paths and summits. It is this France that I tell about with a loving pen on my blog through my discoveries and my favorites.

De beaux Lents demains

Beautiful Slow Tomorrow

Great thirsty travellers, De beaux Lents Demains invites you to take the time to go on beautiful getaways in France and abroad, in a slowlife spirit. Respect for the environment, beautiful discoveries, here is the beautiful program of Anne and Lionel?

Diana

Diana

Passionate about cultural and nature discoveries, I very often walk around Ariège in search of new things, little wild corners, places to relax with my family. In Ariège, I love the contrast between the small country roads and the imposing mountains, it's a place where you feel good!

Eva - Les Others

Eva - The Others

Originally from the Hautes-Pyrénées, I like driving, walking, hot tea, rain, saffron brioches. And then also, travel and photography, to tell about my journeys.

Explore le Monde

Explore the World

At Explore le Monde, our primary desire is to share our discoveries, our meetings, encourage you to travel and of course meet you! We love the great outdoors, nature, people.

hellolaroux

hellolaroux

Hellolaroux is a passion for beautiful images, stories, adventures and off-the-beaten-path travel. They are aesthetic and graphic travel diaries, stories and encounters.

Ivan - de Gratteron et Chaussons

Ivan - from Gratteron and Slippers

Cradled by the world of climbing since my youngest age (by an oldschool generation who loves the slab…), I now share my knowledge and my experiences! Climber and photographer I am a big fan of mountains, Ariège, this land so endearing (and filled with cliffs!)

Jean Despiau

John Despiau

A great lover of adventure and the mountains, I am constantly looking for new discoveries and new challenges! With a special attachment to the Pyrenees, I regularly head for its many trails. Never separated from my camera, I like to immortalize these moments in image. I am looking for stories to tell, always with the desire to express it through original, strong and at the same time simple images. What I try to freeze with my material are moments of life, landscapes, sensations, emotions and encounters.

julie

julie

100% Ariègeoise, I know the destination (almost) like the back of my hand! Walks, guided tours, castles, picturesque villages, festivals ... I have traveled the roads of Ariège for years, looking for new things! I love living intense moments with my friends and my little family, which will leave me lasting memories!

Juliette

Juliette

Originally from Dordogne and an unconditional fan of travel and unknown horizons, I settled in Ariège after a few years of adventures here and there around the globe. What I like the most ? Discover the territory through hiking and gourmet markets? My bag is always ready for a new adventure (and a tasting!) in the four corners of Ariège!

Laura - des Globe Blogueurs

Laura - Globe Bloggers

Passionate about nature, I get drunk on forests, mountains and beautiful landscapes as soon as possible. Patient, I observe animals and plants of all kinds. And if I like to take my time, I also sometimes try out some thrilling activities!

Léa

Lea

Adventurer at heart, I am a born globetrotter! In addition to traveling the 4 corners of the world, I like to walk in the valleys dear to my heart: those of Couserans. Attending a transhumance, a festival, buying my cheese directly from the producers or at the Saint-Girons market are some of my favorite moments.

Léon le daron

Leon le daron

In 2019, we decided to change our life: Léon, our old motorhome from 1988 became our home, our passions for images and writing became our profession and, freedom and adventure are, more than ever, become the engines of our lives.

Magda

Magda

Lover of wide open spaces and nature, I spend my free time walking on the hiking trails of the Pyrenees. Big fan of roaming, I love sleeping in the mountains and waking up to the sound of the silence of our summits. I also love ski touring, climbing and good little Ariège dishes ... especially cheese-based!

Roxane

Roxane

Stroll, contemplate, take full eyes, that's what I like the most! Always in search of visual nuggets, I like to be surprised by a medieval city, a castle, a country house, or even the great outdoors! My favorite in Ariège? The Plateau de Beille. The ideal spot to disconnect from everyday life and enjoy life!

Roxane & Juliette

Roxanne & Juliet

If someone had to describe us, they would probably say that we are two lovers of life, as good alive as they are happy! Supporters of wonder on a daily basis and always up for a ride, we love to travel the roads of Ariège ♥️ Strolling through the small villages, meeting unexpected people, tasting local specialties... that's what drives us!

Wildroad

Wildroad

I regularly travel the globe in search of unknown places. To take spectacular photos, I don't hesitate to walk for long hours. My way of traveling: a car, a tent and good walking shoes. You have understood that there are very few lazy holidays for me!