A mountain refuge with stairs and people outsideAn isolated mountain refuge with a metal structure and stairs leading to the entrance. People are visible outside, and the refuge is surrounded by rocks and vegetation. The landscape is mountainous with grassy slopes and scattered trees.
©A peaceful mountain refuge surrounded by wild nature.
Panoramic view of mountain lakes surrounded by rocky peaksPanoramic view of mountain lakes surrounded by rocky peaks. The lakes vary in size and are located in a narrow valley. Vegetation is sparse and the mountains are mostly rocky. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds.
©Mountain lakes offer a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Overnight mountain experience

in a guarded refuge

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The objectives: group cohesion, mutual aid, conviviality and discovery of a specific environment, often unknown to children.

From
89 €
Enfant moins de 12 ans
2 days
1 nuit
1 night full boardBassiés Refuge
2 daysHiking

Program

2-day hike in a guarded, EN-approved refuge.

The climb to this refuge is gradual and there are regular stops for environmental observation: pastoralism, fauna, flora…

The refuge’s location is perfect: accessible and situated in the heart of a glacial valley close to mountain lakes.

Hosting

Refuge de Bassiès full board from dinner on 1st day to lunch on last day.

Accommodation available at the En Beys refuge and the Rulhe refuge, approved by the French Education Nationale.

A mountain refuge with stairs and people outsideAn isolated mountain refuge with a metal structure and stairs leading to the entrance. People are visible outside, and the refuge is surrounded by rocks and vegetation. The landscape is mountainous with grassy slopes and scattered trees.
©A peaceful mountain refuge surrounded by wild nature.
    Price includes

    Full-board accommodation from dinner on day 1 to picnic lunch on the last day

    2 mountain leaders for the 2 days

    .

    Price does not include

    Transportation

    Period

    April to June and September to November

    Price per person – based on 24 children

    Child 107€ (under 12 years old)
    Adult : 44 €

     

    Office de Tourisme des Pyrénées Ariégeoises
    La Résidence, 6 Avenue Théophile Delcassé
    09110 AX LES THERMES
    Gisèle Lacassin : 05 61 64 90 31 – groupes@pyrenees-ariegeoises.com

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