The refuge is located in the Mont Valier State Reserve, the emblematic summit of Couserans in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Pyrenees Ariegeoises.

Within this untouched and wild high-altitude nature, we welcome you after 4 hours of walking on the cross-border GR from the parking lot of Pla de La Lau, to the mountain refuge "les Estagnous".
As soon as you arrive, you can come and introduce yourself to the caretaker(s) and take stock of the "reception arrangements" (obviously you have reserved your overnight stay and/or your meals in advance).
After having rested while enjoying an exceptional point of view… you go through the hikers' entrance, to settle down according to the advice of the guards and finally, you don't miss dinner time! There is only one service for all, at 19:00 p.m.!
Many are the hiking routes and loops of several days. Summits, lakes and valleys offer you multiple choices without forgetting the summit of Mont Valier at 1h30 from the refuge.

Ranking & labels

  • Guide The Backpacker

Location

Couserans Pyrenees

On the western part of Ariège, the Couserans and its 18 valleys is a vast territory divided between high mountains, mountains and [...]

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Capacity

  • Total capacity: 74

Prices / Opening

Night: 20 € Child night: 19 € Breakfast: € 8,50 Children's breakfast: €7,50 Picnic to take away: €13 Dinner: €23 Half-board (/ pers.): 48,50 € Full board (/ pers.): 61,50 € Shower: €3,50
Price Min. Max.
Night
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
Min. €20
Child night
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
Min. €19
Breakfast
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
Min. €8,50
Children's breakfast
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
Min. €7,50
Picnic to take away
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
Min. €13
Supper
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
Min. €23
Half board (/ pers.)
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
Min. €48,50
Full board (/ pers.)
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
Min. €61,50
Shower
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
Min. €3,50

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Cash
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers

Opening

The 14 27 September 2025 June
Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Open
Sunday Open

Services

Equipments

  • Restaurant
  • Picnic room
  • Terrace Area
  • defibrillator
  • Sustainable development equipment
  • Management of waste
  • Solar panel
  • Library

Services

  • Mandatory reservation
  • Half board
  • Catering
  • Picnic baskets
  • Water Access

Comfort

  • Comforter
  • Paying showers
  • Fireplace / Stove

Activities on site

  • Mountaineering
  • Pedestrian sports
  • Hike / walk
  • Climbing sports / Rope sports
  • Trail running