A group of children observing a stone aqueductA group of children, dressed in jackets and hats, are sitting on the edge of a stone aqueduct. They are looking curiously at the water channels and stone structures. In the background, mountains and trees are visible under a clear sky.
©The children are fascinated by the ancient architecture of the aqueduct.
An adult and two children roasting marshmallows over an outdoor campfireAn adult and two children are gathered around an outdoor campfire. They hold sticks with marshmallows they are roasting. The adult wears a cap and a gray t-shirt, while the children are dressed in warm and colorful clothing. The campfire is surrounded by branches and is located on a green lawn.
©A moment of sharing and camaraderie around the campfire.

Nature and discovery on foot

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Get to know the aquatic environment and preserve it, make people appreciate the natural environment to give them the desire to respect it and act differently, discover the different species of salmonids and an enthusiast’s work, make children aware of the natural resources of the mountain environment. Based on this theme, the children will build huts and walking sticks using what nature has to offer.

Arrival by train at Les Cabanes village station, 750 m (10-minute walk) from Les Oustalous accommodation center. No on-site transport, everything will be done on foot from the center.

From
163 €
Enfant moins de 12 ans
3 days
2 nuits
2 nights full boardOustalous complex
3 days

Program

Program:

Tour of the Aston aquaculture farm:

-the importance of water and the quality of the Aston river
-the operation of a fish farm (defeuilleur, basins, feeding, small equipment….)
the life of salmonids on our farm (from egg to processing)

Pond fishing: Introduction to fishing.

Discover an outdoor activity while developing qualities such as patience, calm and observation.
Explanation on the use of equipment, bait, importance of calm, observation. We provide the fishing equipment and each child will be able to catch 2 trout.
Trout can be taken away or left on site.

Hut construction

Using locally-gathered plants and simple tools, children work in groups to build real huts, just as our ancestors might have designed them. For the duration of the stay, they will be the place of welcome, picnics and free play.

Making the walking stick

Transforming a simple hazel stem into a real Pyrenean shepherd’s stick thanks to the action of fire. Each child will leave with his or her own unique stick, an indispensable tool for safely surveying the mountains.

Hosting

The Oustalous welcome center located in the village of Les Cabanes.

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

Meals provided by a caterer.

Mountain building with a blue sky and treesA two-story building with a sloping roof and rectangular windows. The building is surrounded by a gravel area and rocky mountains in the background. The sky is blue with a few scattered clouds.
©A building isolated in the mountains.
    Price includes

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

    the above-mentioned activities supervised by 2 mountain leaders

    1 storytelling evening.

    Price does not include

    Transportation from the school

    draps not provided

    cancellation insurance, tourist tax.

    Period

    April to June and September to October

    Price per person – based on 24 children

    Child 163 € (under 12 years old)
    Adult : 91 €

    Program and rates non contractual.

    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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