Spending your holidays in Ariège means choosing the authentic and the wild. Ariège is still not very well known, even if more and more people are managing to place it on the map today. In the heart of the Pyrenees, 1 hour south of Toulouse, 1 hour from the principality of Andorra, the department offers, in a word, a change of scenery for the traveler.

Nature et sauvage : prendre le temps de vivre!

Ariège is vast and rich in landscapes. For that alone, it's worth spending your vacation there. Part of the territory is registered in the Pyrénées Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park. We're going to focus on this part of the department. It's a real breath of fresh air and greenery as well as majestic and wild mountains. Here, time has stopped, the geological strata put you back in your place and you feel small. It's these mountains covered in dense forest and with bare peaks that make the charm of the Vicdessos valley.

Que faire pendant ses vacances en Ariège ?

Ariège is a region full of history but also activities. Water, air, fire, there is something for everyone. Welcome to the paradise of nature sports, for beginners and experienced athletes alike.

Hiking

For lovers of nature and freedom, you are in the right place. There are so many hiking trails in the Vicdessos Valley that we have stopped trying to count them. You have two mythical Ariège summits within reach: the Pic du Montcalm at an altitude of 3077 meters and the Pic des Trois Seigneurs at an altitude of 2199 meters. In other words, you can hike all summer in the valley without doing the same hike twice. Guaranteed! You will find many places along the way to take a dip or install a barbecue grill.

Paragliding

Why not take advantage of your holidays in Ariège to try one of the many activities offered in the Vicdessos valley? Try something new, you have the choice. Kymaya Parapente offers you paragliding baptisms facing the mountains of Ariège. You fly to the magnificent site of Port de Lers. This is a paragliding school that we know well at Spéléo Canyon Ariège. The founders Franck and Hélio were part of the first aerial reconnaissance expeditions in the Himalayas before drones were invented. The entire team is made up of solid professionals who have proven themselves. They also offer autonomy training to "fly on your own" as well as accompanied trips to go flying in superb sites around the world.

Paragliding

Canyoning

At Spéléo Canyon Ariège, we invite you to discover several facets of canyoning. We are of course talking about initiation with canyons like Marc or l’Artigue but above all autonomy. For us, the most important thing is that you are the actors of your descent. We don't take you for a walk in the canyons, you are the one who goes on an adventure to take full advantage of the experience and surpass yourself. We have seen it over the years, people come back because we offer you to progress through our different canyons. It is possible to start with half-day beginners to finish with the largest canyon in Ariège; the canyon d’Estat. For canyoning enthusiasts, we also offer autonomy training, not to mention that there are training courses at higher levels to perfect the art of canyoning.

Caving

Try caving to cool off. It is an activity that is rich in lessons for adults and children alike. In Ariège, we are lucky to have many quite different caves. It is therefore possible to do introduction with the family, for example in the Siech cave to start gently horizontally. You can discover a slightly more sporty activity thanks to the Vicdessos underground canyon and its few meters of rope wells. For those initiated to abseiling, the George chasm is more adventurous and committed. A beautiful descent that can go up to -700 meters and which also includes a beautiful ascent!

Caving

Rafting

Rafting and hydrospeed are activities that require a beautiful, slightly choppy river. That's why we're sending you to the Oxygen Aventure base in Belvianes and Cavirac in the Aude. The scenery is worth the detour. In the superb Saint Georges gorges, you can try your hand at rafting or hydrospeed. Oxygen Aventure shares with us the desire to pass on their knowledge and passion to you. An activity masterfully supervised by Agathe who will also make this moment a great team effort on board.

Rafting

Where to stay during your holidays in Ariège?

To fully enjoy the Vicdessos Valley and all its activities that have been described above, you must not be too far away. However, you have to stay close to Tarascon sur Ariège to have access to shops, the market and traditional restaurants like Le Vieux Carré. Ariège is rich in heritage, you can visit the Prehistoric Park, the Foix Castle or the House of Wolves. Not to mention the Naux Cave and the possibility of making a round trip to Andorra. Which gives us a lot of parameters. We found the solution.

"Bien Être Miglos"

Avec "Bien Être Miglos", vous avez le lieu pour passer vos vacances en Ariège tranquille. Avec sa situation centrale, les gîtes et chambres de "Bien Être Miglos" vous permettent tout d’abord de faire toutes les activités de la vallée de Vicdessos et d’aller visiter les différents sites d’Ariège. Tania vous accueille chaleureusement! Vous avez le choix entre appartement indépendant ou chambre avec des parties communes, et un grand jardin commun pour s'y retrouver autour d'un barbecue et d'un apéro! Tania vous propose aussi des soins bien être et massage! Le pti plus des vacances!! La structure se trouve dans un petit village de montagne entouré de verdure. En bref s’il y a bien un endroit qu’on recommande pour que vous passiez de bonnes vacances, c’est à "Bien Être Miglos".

In short, to have a good holiday in Ariège, you have to manage to do a mix of all that. A bit of barbecue, a bit of activities, a bit of hiking and above all take your time. Holidays are made to relax and enjoy so don't hesitate any longer and come and see us.

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✔ your safety,
✔ your pleasure,
✔ respect for the environment,
✔ sharing our passions,
✔ human exchange.

What are our commitments to our customers?

✔ Offer a professional and personalized customer relationship throughout the purchasing process (request for information, web visibility, online and on-site booking, invoicing, etc.),
✔ Welcome our customers in a personalized and friendly way, in small groups, and while respecting health distances,
✔ Offer services adapted to each of you thanks to high-quality educational services, motivated by the sharing of our passions,
✔ Provide our customers with the best individual material and equipment, clean, in good condition and in compliance with current regulations,
✔ Initiate an environmental management approach in our structures in order to actively participate in the ecological transition,
✔ Be attentive to the impact of the activity on the natural environment by making respect for local flora and fauna our priority,
✔ Take into account the principles of sustainable development in our practices in agreement with other users sharing our territories (local residents, farmers, fishermen, hunters, and other sporting colleagues, etc.)
✔ Share our knowledge of our natural and cultural heritage, promote local producers, our quality "Five Stars" partners, and select the best tourist addresses for you.

Because it can sometimes seem difficult to choose the offer that best meets your expectations, we have chosen to offer you the best and to be here: FOR YOU!