Gourmet delights, nature and serenity at altitude.
Perched at the heart of the ski area, Alvaro and his team welcome you to the Refuge du Chioula, a haven of peace where Pyrenean nature reveals itself in all its tranquility.
Perched at the heart of the ski area, Alvaro and his team welcome you to the Refuge du Chioula, a haven of peace where Pyrenean nature reveals itself in all its tranquility.
Located on the Chioula Nordic ski area, this refuge is the perfect place to enjoy a comforting meal after a hard day's work...or simply to take in the peace and beauty of the scenery.
The menu features top-quality products and offers four formulas to suit all tastes:
La Complète: starter, main course, cheese and dessert.
L'Assiette Montagnarde: baked potato, melting cheese and fresh salad.
Le Plat du Jour: duck confit, baked potato and dessert.
L'Hivernale: bowl of homemade soup, bread and dessert.
Fancy a quick break?
The refuge also offers omelettes, sandwiches, hot or cold drinks for a simple and delicious moment.
At Refuge du Chioula, every visit is a warm and invigorating interlude.
An authentic experience not to be missed in the heart of nature!
In winter, there are a few simple rules to follow:
Have a "pass" allowing access to the slopes.
Do not bring a toboggan.
Respect the resort's opening hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Meals must be booked the day before at the latest.
The menu features top-quality products and offers four formulas to suit all tastes:
La Complète: starter, main course, cheese and dessert.
L'Assiette Montagnarde: baked potato, melting cheese and fresh salad.
Le Plat du Jour: duck confit, baked potato and dessert.
L'Hivernale: bowl of homemade soup, bread and dessert.
Fancy a quick break?
The refuge also offers omelettes, sandwiches, hot or cold drinks for a simple and delicious moment.
At Refuge du Chioula, every visit is a warm and invigorating interlude.
An authentic experience not to be missed in the heart of nature!
In winter, there are a few simple rules to follow:
Have a "pass" allowing access to the slopes.
Do not bring a toboggan.
Respect the resort's opening hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Meals must be booked the day before at the latest.
Services
Services
Terrace
Toilets
Pets welcome
Lunch service
Accessibility
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
CashCapacity
Capacity
42 place setting
42 Dining tables outside
1 Room
Openings
Openings
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
Open during Nordic ski area opening hours. * Dates to be confirmed
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
Open by reservation only. * Dates to be confirmed
Monday
09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:30
Thursday
09:00 - 17:30
Friday
09:00 - 17:30
Saturday
09:00 - 17:30
Sunday
09:00 - 17:30
Reservations recommended. * Dates to be confirmed
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Cycling itinerary less than 1 km away
- Close to GR footpath
- Mountain view
- Panoramic view
- Mountain location
- Ski resort
- Isolated
- Marked hiking trails less than 500 m away
Access
Access
- The refuge is not accessible by car.
In winter, it is accessible by snowshoe or cross-country ski, starting from the ski resort reception area. The Tétras and Orri blue runs provide easy access to the refuge in around 30 minutes to an hour.
In summer, you can reach the refuge on foot in 45 minutes via the marked trails from the resort reception building, or by mountain bike, on horseback or with a donkey.
For hikers,
. The refuge is located on the sentier des Bonshommes (GR107).
Topo guide reference: topo guide n°2 lacs et torrents on sale at the tourist office. Hike n°32, starting from Montaillou.
. Arriving by train from Ax-les-Thermes, a signposted path leads from Ax-les-Thermes to the refuge, about 3 hours' walk.
For mountain bikers, the refuge is located on the "Grande Traversée Ariège-Pyrénées à VTT" linking the Ax Valleys to Saint-Girons. 12 VTT-FFC signposted circuits in the Ax Valleys and the "Aude Pyrénées" pass close to the refuge.
