Refuge de montagne Les Estagnous

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) 9 72 51 02 39 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…

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.