Pyrenees Walks in English

Click Case Walk 1. Loubens, just north of Foix.

Time/Distance: 2hours/5.5 kms Difficulty rating: GREEN

Start: Loubens in the centre of the village. To find on a map: 10 minutes north of Foix off the main route D919 Foix-Toulouse.

Parking: a car park is located in the centre of the village.

Difficulty: Suitable for children 10+. There is about 300m of ascent/descent. Good walking shoes/boots are essential. Water should be carried (always June-Oct as the temperature is generally 25 degrees plus).

Points of Interest: Spectacular views of the Pyrenees range. Flowers & Butterflies. Oak woods.

Refreshments/Accommodation: 10 minutes from the historic medieval town of Foix, the capital/administrative centre of the Ariege Department.

Chambres et Table d'Hotes, Restaurants at Le Fossat 15 minutes. www.pyrenees-midi.com

Click: Case W alk 2. Chateau Roquefixade.

Start: Roquefixade centre of the village. To find on a map: 20 minutes west of Foix off the main route to Lavelanet.

Parking: a car park is located on the edge of the village.

Difficulty: Suitable for children 7+. My 4 year old daughter managed it with no problem! There is about 300m of ascent/descent. Good walking shoes/boots are essential. Water should be carried (always June-Oct as the temperature is generally 25 degrees plus). The descent is a little steep in places but short and not dangerous.

Points of Interest: Cathar castle. Mountain views. Alpine flowers. Beach woods. Birds of Prey.

Refreshments/Accommodation: The friendly Gite Etape offers refreshments (a deserved cold beer or a cup of tea!), meals and rooms.