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Natura 2000 Quérigut / Orlu

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Elevation : 910m
Forge d'Orlu, 09110 Orlu
Parade nuptiale du grand tétras dans la Réserve d'Orlu
©Pierre Guiton Observatoire de la Montagne
Rivière de l'Oriège - Habitat naturel remarquable
©Pierre Guiton Observatoire de la Montagne
Pic Dent d'Orlu saupoudré de neige
©Pierre Guiton Observatoire de la Montagne
The Quérigut-Orlu Natura 2000 site has two sides: - on one side, the large state-owned forests of Donezan, - on the other, the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve.

Services

Tourist brochures

Accessibility

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Rates

Free access.
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Openings

All year 2026 - Open everyday

Subject to favorable weather
Subject to snow conditions

Location

Natura 2000 Quérigut / Orlu
Elevation : 910m
Forge d'Orlu, 09110 Orlu

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • 30 - 40 min from a train station by bike
  • 20 - 30 min from an SNCF station by electric bike
  • Mountain location
  • Presence of livestock and guard dogs
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Near shuttle stop
  • 10 - 20 min from a train station by car
    Roc Blanc
    This hike will take you to the summit of Roc Blanc, overlooking the Etang du Laurenti, to dominate Donezan, also known as "Petit Québec Ariégeois".
    Le Pla
    Quérigut pond
    It's a lovely, straightforward walk. The pond area, which can be circumnavigated in about 30 minutes, is shady and perfect for a stroll, a family picnic or a spot of fishing.
    Quérigut
    En Beys pond and refuge
    This hike will take you to the refuge d'en Beys and its pond through the Orlu national reserve, where you can contemplate extraordinary flora and fauna!
    Orlu
    The Perics tour
    An incredible loop between the Haute-Ariège and the Pyrénées-Orientales. 4 days of hiking from refuge to refuge.
    Orlu
    Étang du Laurenti
    In the aptly named "Petit Québec Ariégeois", a beautiful family walk on a stony, rooty path requiring particular attention, especially from the little ones. What a reward once...
    Le Pla
    Balbonne Pond
    Nestled in the heart of one of Donezan's most secretive valleys, the Balbonne pond offers you the chance to enjoy a beautiful, relatively uncrowded hike through pine trees and...
    Mijanès
    La BruyanteMijanès
    The Ares Pass
    This charming, easy, family-friendly itinerary allows you to discover the many Donezan's heritage. Indeed, the milestones engraved along the route reveal a remarkable...
    Quérigut
    The ponds and the Pic de la Camisette
    A beautiful high-altitude pond with turquoise-blue waters, nestled in a pretty cirque and overlooking the great ROC BLANC, this hike will seduce you with its wild, unspoilt...
    Artigues
    Pound of Rabbassoles
    In the heart of the "Québec ariégeois", in a superb setting, this hike passes through a magnificent forest and allows you to discover the three Rabassoles ponds. You'll also...
    Mijanès
    The Artigues plain via Noubals
    This charming, shady forest hike is particularly attractive on warmer days. It also passes through the village of Artigues and Lac de Noubals, two very pleasant places to visit.
    Mijanès
    La prairie des marmottes
    This is the must-do walk in the Orlu Valley. Easily accessible, it takes you to the heart of the Orlu National Game and Wildlife Reserve. If you're lucky, you'll spot marmots,...
    Orlu
    Le col de SiraMijanès
    Tour of the Donezan villages
    This tour links the 7 villages of Donezan, allowing you to discover their charms and particularities on foot. It can be done over a whole day or in sections, depending on your...
    Quérigut
    Loop between En Beys and Naguille
    An itinerary along the river that takes you to the heart of the Orlu National Wildlife Reserve. With its rich flora and fauna and spectacular hydroelectric structures, you'll...
    Orlu
    Updated on 17 February 2026 at 10:18
     by Office de Tourisme des Pyrénées Ariégeoises
     (Offer identifier : 6229483)
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