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| This self guided tour is based at Castillon en Couserans a village at the center of three beautiful valleys in an area that offers a multitude of walks. We have put together a varied and exciting programme that combine the comforts of a village guest house set in the perfect location for a walking holiday. Our program will enable you to discover the beauty and wildness of the Couserans. It is a programme that gives you 5 days on your own, with us providing maps, notes, and advice. We also provide a taxi service to and from the walks where needed. Our notes are written by professional mountain leaders who know the area extremely well, so we take you right to the heart of the best walks in our region. It is also possible to hire a guide for a day should you wish to do something more technical or adventurous. |  |
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| Price : 570 € per person in a double room. Single supplement : 120 € per person The price includes: full board in a bed and breakfast (double room) - overnight, breakfast, picnic lunch, evening meal, transfers in a minibus, the loan of a map and notes for the 5 days of unguided walking. Price does not include: beverages and personal expenses or activities not mentioned. Fee for a qualified mountain leader if you use his services. |
| Accommodation: in Castillon en Couserans – Ariege. Bed and Breakfast « Le Clos Enchanté » 12 kms southwest of Saint Girons on the main street of the village. "Despite an austere façade – as it is described in one guide – once inside you will be pleasantly surprised to discover an early 19th century house that has been tastefully restored. Our house can accommodate up to 12 people. We have several bedrooms with 2, 3 or 4 beds.. |
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PROGRAM Day 1: Arrival day - Settle into rooms and take a tour of the house. At 3:00pm, around a pot of tea, we will tell you about the area and take you through the notes. From 4:00 to 6:30 pm you can take a little walk around the village. |
| Day 2: From Castillon to the Bethmale valley - 5 hours walking with 600 meters ascent. A lovely introductory walk to the area. You follow ancient tracks through beech & oak forest up to the largest village in the valley of Bethmale. You can visit a clog maker. At the end of the walk there is a wonderful place to taste traditional pancakes and home made wild fruit sorbets. |  |
Day 3: The valley of Biros – La Soulan du Biros. 5 hours or 6 hours walking with 500 meters ascent or 800 meters ascent. This is one of our favourite walks that begins in the village of Balacet and ascends to the Pic de L’Arraing that dominates much of the region of Castillon. The views looking south towards the high mountains are breathtaking. On this walk you visit an abandoned marble quarry, a mountain hut and a cave. The terrain is varied as you walk through pastureland, forest and on open moor land. Day 7: departure day; rooms must be vacated by 1 pm. |
