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Activity holidays in the
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 The holidays listed below are based in Ariège for the full week – please follow the links for information on dates and prices. However we do have other itineraries across the Pyrenees. More information >>
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Snowshoeing week – forests, peaks and frozen lakes
From our comfortable chalet over looking Ax-les Thermes we are perfectly placed to explore a large variety of winter landscapes. This holiday is aimed at anyone who enjoys summer walking and is looking for something different. |
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Challenging peaks and ridges of Ariège.
The high peaks of Ariège are wild and rugged but at the same time easily accessible in a day. Based from a comfortable chalet in Ax we drive high and enjoy the spiky ridges and pointy peaks away from the waymarked paths. This week is aimed at fit adventurous walkers who enjoy a bit of hands on scrambling. |
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Cross country skiing at Beille and Chioula
The Plateau de Beille and the Domain de Chioula are the perfect playgrounds for people wanting to learn or progress at on-track cross-country skiing. James and Cathy offer orientation tours at different levels through the week and offer top tips to help you get the most from the sport. We stay in the Hotel Terminus in Ax which is renowned for its restaurant serving up local produce. |
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Spring flowers - gentle walking in Ariege
The Pyrenees is sometimes called the ‘flower garden of Europe’ and this week has been designed to make the most of it. From our hotel in Ax we can reach an enormous variety of ecosystems. To help us identify some of the species we are joined on one day of this trip by Graham Hart a local vet and naturalist. |
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Peaks and ridges around Besines and Rhule (refuges)
A hut to hut trip with a difference – we spend two night in each refuge allowing us to reach the high peaks with relative ease, without the burden of a heavy backpack. We spend 2 days on the GR10, 2 on the HRP and 2 great days on the peaks surrounding the refuges. This week is aimed ‘weekend trekkers’. |
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Classic Road climbs of the Tour de France
The Tour de France comes to Ariège every year and we love it. We ride 2 or 3 stages of the Tour and get to watch a finish and start from the roadside. Throw in roadside satellite TV and a barbeque and this has to be the perfect TDF experience.
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The Marmot Tours Holiday Experience |
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| When putting a trip together, these are the basic considerations that we think are important to make it a success. • Safety for the group. • Manageable basic itinerary with optional extras. • Fun! (not competitive or exclusive) • Full day of activity with lots of breaks. |
• Integration into the culture of the region - sampling of local food, traditional accommodation, tours off the beaten track. • Comfortable accommodation typical to the region. • Food! Generous quantities with local specialities if possible. • Education - it is always important to learn about our environment. • Responsible tourism |
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