The upper Ariège valley
From the easy stroll to the long day at altitude. The GR 10, which crosses the Pyrenees from east to west, goes through the Plateau de Beille, at the Col de Finestres (1,967 m).
Summer
Summer around Ignaux: pool, hiking, cycling and nature outings
When the snow has melted, the mountain takes over. A pool in the residence, trails all over the valley, legendary passes for cyclists.
- Residence pool1 July – 31 August
- Port de Pailhères2,001 m
- Plateau de Beille1,800 to 2,000 m
- Ax-les-Thermes5 km
In the residence
The residence pool and the terrace
The pool is open from 1 July to 31 August: the ideal way to end a day of hiking, or for a morning with no plans.
The living room opens directly onto a terrace with garden furniture: you eat outdoors and look at the peaks.
See the apartmentOutdoors
Hiking and cycling
To choose a route suited to your level and to the day’s weather, call in at the Ax-les-Thermes tourist office. In the mountains, set off early and check the weather before climbing.
The Tour de France passes
The climb to the Plateau de Beille from Les Cabannes has sometimes been on the Tour de France route since 1998. The Port de Pailhères (2,001 m) was first taken in 2003. Mountain bikers will also find plenty to enjoy in the valley.
The Plateau de BeilleOutings
Outdoor sports and family outings
On the Plateau de Beille, summer also comes alive with scooters pulled by sled dogs.
Mountain biking and cycling
Mountain tracks and legendary passes, by the day.
White water and canyoning
For water sports: ask at the Ax-les-Thermes tourist office.
Paragliding and climbing
The area is known for its outdoor activities.
Wolf park
An outing that works well with children.
Treetop adventure
Courses in the trees, for the little ones and the big ones.
Caves and prehistory
The prehistory park in Tarascon-sur-Ariège and the caves of the region. Visit the Ariège.
Questions
About summer
When is the pool open?
The residence pool is open from 1 July to 31 August.
Can you go hiking from Ignaux?
The upper Ariège valley has trails of every difficulty. To choose a route suited to your level and to the day’s weather, the simplest is to ask for maps and advice at the Ax-les-Thermes tourist office.
Is there enough to keep children busy?
Yes: the pool, the wolf park, treetop adventure, caves and the prehistory park are all among the region’s outings.
Book
A summer in the Ariège?
Rates and availability are shown live on the Airbnb listing. A question before booking? You can ask it there too.