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à 2246m d'altitude – Mont Valier – Ariège Pyrénées – tel 0033 (0)5 61 96 76 22

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The Refuge

Mountain refuge on the classic Mont Valier (2838m) hiking trail

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Road access and hiking routes

• Road access: From Saint-Girons follow the D618 then the D4 and follow the Lez river valley. You will cross Castillon en Couserans and Bordes-sur-Lez. After 2 km turn left on the road to Ayer, follow the Ribérot river valley to the Pla de la Lau car park near the Maison du Valier lodge. • The classic hiking route: Alt. 930 m. : From the Pla de la Lau car…

History of the refuge

Built in 1912 by the Touring Club de France (TCF) on the initiative of the Saint-Girons tourism group, this refuge-shelter was used by mountaineers for the ascent of Mont Valier and by isard (mountain goat) hunters. During the Second World War it served as a relay for patriots fleeing Nazi occupation along the now famous “Chemin de la Liberté”. The refuge was later abandoned and looted. On the verge of…

Guided tour

After the 4-hour trek from the Pla de La Lau car park, you arrive at the “Estagnous” mountain refuge. Upon arrival please come and present yourself to the caretaker (s) and take stock of the “reception procedures” (of course you will have reserved your overnight stay and / or your meals in advance)…

Useful informations

Useful informations CONTACTS During caretaking season : Reservation required by telephone : 00 33 (0)5 61 96 76 22 or by mail : refuge.estagnous@gmail.com During off season : You can contact the caretakers on their cell phones Stéphane AMIEL : 00 33 (0)6 74 28 46 26 Laurent TRIOLET : 00 33 (0)6 83 55 28 43 Administrative address : SAS LES ESTAGNOUS – Pedescaut – 09700 SAVERDUN SEASONS Caretaker season, open the weekend 06th…

The Mont Valier

A 1h30 hike and a 600m vertical climb from the refuge des Estagnous is the Mont Valier, emblamatic summit of the Couserans region,

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Arcouzan Glacier

C’est un petit glacier qui cumule les singularités : “It is the easternmost glacier in the Pyrenees chain, that is, the last before the Mediterranean. It is monitored jointly by the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park, Expert Surveyors and the société Hexagon.

Via Ferrata – climbing trail

Closed for the 2020 season !!! Located in the heart of the Mont Valier Massif, in the nature preserve managed by the ONF, the Via Ferrata des Estagnous connects the Estagnous to the Étang Long.

The Mont Valier Reserve

Created in 1937, it is one of the oldest land reserves of the Pyrenees. It is the largest reserve in Ariège with an area of 9037 hectares. To the south the reserve skirts the Spanish border along 14 km.

Hiking tours

There are many hiking routes and loops lasting several days. Summits, lakes and valleys offer multiple choices.

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Evening conference offered by the PNR

Evening conference offered by the PNR

20 July 202030 July 2020 refugeestagnous

Friday August 21 Arcouzan, the “tough little glacier” of the Pyrenees Isolated in the heart of the Mont Valier massif, does the Arcouzan glacier melt more slowly than its Pyrenean colleagues?

COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Information

9 June 202026 July 2020 refugeestagnous

Personal charter of commitment to ensure the safety of myself and others when staying in a mountain refuge Download Personal charter of commitment In the present health situation linked to COVID-19, it is essential that everyone accepts their responsibility to limit the effects of the pandemic.

The Freedom Trail – 2017

The Freedom Trail – 2017

8 June 201719 June 2017 refugeestagnous

An unforgettable trek. A living memorial. A time for camaraderie.  6th, 7th, 8th and 9th July 2017 For the 24rd year the “Le Chemin de la Liberté Association” is organising its annual commemorative trek following in the footsteps of those escaping from Nazi oppression during World War II.

SEASONS

Open weekend of 06 and 07 June 2020 and continuously from Saturday June 13 to Saturday October 3, 2020 Reservation is required tél : 00 33 (0)5 61 96 76 22

Contact us

mail: refuge.estagnous@gmail.com - During the saison we can't look after our mails every day, for last minute annulation or emergencies, contact us by phone au 00 33 (0)5 61 96 76 22

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