Near Toulouse. Here are five ideas for unusual outings to stay cool in the Pyrenees
By Alexandra Frenkel
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While it is hot in Toulouse, very hot, what could be better than going to cool down in the pyrenean mountains ? To spend a day, a weekend or more in the massif, we suggest ideas for outings unusual and sporty. Here is our non-exhaustive list.
#1. Admire the panorama on the Pic du Midi
A classic, but still stunning. Come watch the Pyrenees from the top of the Pic du Midi culminating at 2,877m altitude. Day or night, the show will be magnificent for sure… and cool. The Pic du Midi also offers packages with visits and meals included.
#2. Discover the “Ariège Venice”
If you prefer to stay downstairs, but still cool, no worries! The underground river of Labouiche will be ideal. Nicknamed the “Ariège Venice”, this underground river is the largest navigable in Europe. Buried near 60 meters underground the temperature there is 13°C on average. The complete visit lasts 1h15 and is suitable for all audiences.
#3. Rafting down the Saint-Lary-Soulan rapids
Notice to the more athletic! Navigate the rapids of the neste (a tributary of the Garonne) fr raftingit is possible for the whole family to Saint-Lary-Soulan. From 4 years old, the leisure club offers descents on the Pyrenean river, but not only. It will also be possible to make airboat, a pneumatic version that combines rafting and kayaking. You can also let yourself be tempted byhydrospeed (kind of bodyboard).
#4. Cross the acrobatic course of a via ferrata
For the more adventurous, let yourself be tempted by the course of a via ferrata Pyrenean. This is a route laid out and equipped on the mountainside with safety provided by a lifeline. This activity is completely free of access, in autonomy and free on the sole condition of having the appropriate equipment to embark on the rock walls.
Several routes are available in the Pyrenees, including:
- Bagnères de Bigorre – Vertigo of the Adour
- Gèdre – Gavarnie – Chaos de Coumély
- Cauterets – Aliases
- Via Ferrata of Vicdessos Val-de-Sos
#5. Take a donkey ride
Of the donkeys to go for a hike? This is what the Donkey farm in Unac in Ariège. Enjoy a ride in the Ariège mountains with a donkey. Calmer and more sedate, ideal for a stroll on vacation, in the heart of the massif.
Stay formulas “Rando-donkey” are also available for the whole family, but also for the more athletic, all autonomy. The donkey farm also offers lodging and tastings beef with the organic farming label.
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