Immerse yourself in the culture of the Pyrenees with this snowshoe hike from Ax-les-Thermes, including a tasting of local produce!
A snowshoe hike near Ax-les-Thermes is a great way to discover the region with family and friends. However, adding a tasting of local produce to the hike makes the experience even more enjoyable! Indeed, what better way to discover the Ariege Pyrenees than to explore its landscapes and sample its local specialities?
For all outdoor enthusiasts looking for an authentic winter experience in the mountains of the Pyrenees, Ax-les-Thermes is THE place to be. Known since ancient times for its thermal waters, the town of Ax-les-Thermes is also popular with winter sports fans, who visit the Ax-3-domaines ski resort. So it's in Ax-les-Thermes that your snowshoeing excursion in the Pyrenees with a tasting of local produce begins.
Accessible and supervised by a professional guide, the snowshoe hike in Ax-Les-Thermes is organised especially for you: an experienced and educational guide will ensure your safety throughout the outing, you will be provided with quality equipment and you will learn many anecdotes about mountain culture (fauna, flora, heritage, weather, snow conditions...).
When it's time for your lunch break, you'll find somewhere to sit and enjoy the view of the Pyrenees mountains. Your guide will then present you with a variety of local products to sample in the calm and peaceful setting of snow-covered nature. Relax and enjoy a delicious wine from Domaine de Lastronques, artisanal charcuterie from Ariège, trout rillettes from Aston, a Bethmale fondue, a blueberry pie from the Boutique de la Ferme d'Ax les Thermes and a homemade surprise.
Book this easy snowshoe hike in Ax-les-Thermes and sample the local produce of the Pyrenees while enjoying their magical surroundings!
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Practical information
4-hour guided snowshoe hike departing from Ax Les Thermes, alternating between walking and short breaks, with a lunch break to sample local produce.
Please allow 6 hours in total for this activity, including 4 hours of snowshoeing.
- Meet at the Ax les Thermes station car park.
- Carpooling to the starting point of the activity (15 to 30 minutes' journey).
- Distribution and adjustment of the equipment provided (snowshoes and poles).
- Guided 4-hour snowshoe hike. The pace of progress will be adapted to the group and to each person's physical condition.
- During the hike, there will be a lunch break where you can sample the following products: Domaine de Lastronques wine, traditional Ariege charcuterie, Aston trout rillettes, Bethmale fondue, blueberry pie from the Boutique de la Ferme d'Ax les Thermes and a homemade surprise.
- End of hike and return of equipment.
- Return journey to Ax les Thermes station (15 to 30 minutes).
Participants should be used to walking for 4 hours, taking regular breaks.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
A minimum of 2 participants is required for the activity to take place.
Infants, pets and people with motor disabilities are not allowed to take part in this activity.
The duration and itinerary of this activity depend on the weather.
- Professional guide
- Snowshoes
- Hiking poles
- Tasting of local products
- Rucksack (water, sun cream, sunglasses)
- High hiking or après-ski boots
- Warm clothing
- Beanie
- Gloves