The refuge is located in the Mont Valier nature reserve, an iconic Couserans peak in the heart of the Ariege Pyrenees Regional Nature Park.

In the midst of this unspoilt, wild mountain landscape, after a 4-hour walk along the cross-border GR from the Pla de La Lau car park, we welcome you to the ‘Les Estagnous’ mountain refuge.
As soon as you arrive, you can introduce yourself to the warden(s) and discuss the ‘welcome arrangements’ (obviously you have booked your overnight stay and/or meals in advance).
Once you've had a rest and taken in the exceptional views, you'll go through the hikers‘ entrance to settle in according to the wardens’ advice and, last but not least, you won't miss dinner! There's just one service for everyone, at 7pm!
There are many hiking itineraries and multi-day tours. Summits, lakes and valleys offer a wealth of choices, not forgetting the summit of Mont Valier, just 1? hours from the refuge.

Spoken languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Capacity

  • 7 dormitory(s)
  • 74 bed(s)

Accommodation types

  • Refuge
  • Mountain chalet

Opening

From 14 June 2025 to 27 September 2025

Prices

Night : 20 € Child rate per night : 19 € Breakfast : 8,50 € Breakfast (child) : 7,50 € Picnic to take away : 13 € Dinner : 23 € Half board (pp) : 48,50 € Full board (pp) : 61,50 € Shower : 3,50 €
Rates Min. Max.
Night
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
20€
Child rate per night
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
19€
Breakfast
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
8,50€
Breakfast (child)
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
7,50€
Picnic to take away
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
13€
Dinner
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
23€
Half board (pp)
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
48,50€
Full board (pp)
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
61,50€
Shower
(from 14/06/2025 to 27/09/2025)
3,50€

Means of payment

  • Check
  • Cash
  • Travellers Cheque

Benefits

Equipments

  • Restaurant
  • Covered picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Defibrillator
  • Sustainable development
  • Waste management
  • Photovoltaic panel
  • Book shop

Services

  • Booking obligatory
  • Half-board
  • Restaurant
  • Picnic hampers
  • Drinking water

Comforts

  • Duvet
  • Pay shower
  • Fireplace / Wood burning stove

Activities on site

  • Mountain climbing
  • Pedestrian sports
  • Hike on foot
  • Climbing sports
  • Trail