Max Duquesne
Riberot d'Angouls
09140 Seix
Ariège-Pyrénées, France		 Gîte Cap de Quer
  Tel:
(33) 05 61 66 91 21
max.duquesne
@wanadoo.fr
English spoken

Sleeps 2-4
Foot access 1 km

bearded vulture

Total peace at 1100 m altitude
Gîte "Cap de Quer" is perched on a ridge on the edge of the Mont Valier nature reserve with Spain just on the other side of the mountain wall before you. The view from the gîte of the river valley far below is stunning, even dizzying. Wild mountain chamois venture close to the gîte, and eagles and vultures soaring on the thermals are at eye level from the bedroom window. Bears reintroduced to the Pyrenees have passed through this area.

Gîte on the ridge near Spain

situation in the chain

 view from the window isards (chamois)This enchanting spot is a paradise for both walkers and fishermen. Numerous hiking trails pass near the gîte, some leading to rushing trout streams and high altitude lakes. Owner Max Duquesne is a certified fishing guide and can show you the best spots.
The gîte is simply yet comfortably furnished, with WC, kitchen and sitting areas on the ground floor, including a convertible couch, and a double bed, table and chairs and angle bathtub and washbasin in an open-plan arrangement on the first floor.

 For mountain lovers only...
You must be in good physical condition to stay here: access is only by foot from the owners' farm 1 km below, where all vehicles must be left. On the way up you'll pass the gîte du Clot. On arrival and departure your baggage and provisions will be transported by the owner.

Children under the age of 7 are not admitted because of the steep drops. Dogs are not allowed as they disturb the goats and horses. The solar-generated electricity is sufficient for lighting only. Heating by wood stove. Gas cooker.

PRICE PER WEEK

Between 11 July and 22 Aug. 2009 : 390 €
Rest of the year : 360 €
(Sat. 16h to Sat 10h)

  

*The gîte obtained the "Panda" label from the WWF (Worldwide Fund for Nature), given to Gîte de France accommodations that are environmentally exceptional and whose owners are actively engaged in nature conservation. The gîte is situated on the territory of Natura 2000.