The ideal geographical location of the Songe du Valier in the heart of Couserans puts within reach of our guests many famous sites for hiking. Some are must-sees and all deserve to be discovered, such as the Cascade d'Ars and the Cascade d'Arcouzan, the Cirque de Cagateille and the Cirque d'Anglade, the Etang de la Hilette and the Etang d'Ayes...

Whether along the GR 10, on high mountain trails or as part of family walks, walkers have access to waterfalls and streams, pastoral areas, high-altitude lakes and glacial cirques scattered throughout stunning granite and limestone landscapes, bordered by thick beech and fir forests.

Whether you are an experienced hiker or a novice, you will find a multitude of trails to enjoy and marvel at, both for the landscapes and for the rich fauna and flora of our valleys.

The Couserans is a region that has maintained its pastoral and ancestral traditions, with strong emotions and sharing moments such as the Transhumances in June, and the "Autrefois en Couserans" event in Saint Girons in August....

Our region inspires a great sense of freedom....and we can't wait to share it with you!

In this setting of wild and preserved nature, you will have the opportunity to practice a multitude of sports activities in harmony with the environment: hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, paragliding, rock climbing, canoeing, tree climbing, but also canyoning or caving....

For more relaxing days, you can choose to relax at the wellness area of the Thermes d'Aulus les Bains, go fishing around the Etang de l'Hers or Lake Bethmale, two beautiful natural sites accessible by car, or explore the Guzet resort which, in addition to its breathtaking views, gives you access to the largest Summer Luge in Europe and downhill mountain biking or karting.

And all these activities or natural sites are, on average, about thirty minutes away by car from Songe du Valier!!

In the summer, you can enjoy numerous swimming spots around Songe to cool off, swim, or splash around as desired.

Heritage enthusiasts, the first step of your stay will undoubtedly be the village of Seix, its typical houses and its remarkably restored 16th century castle with its various exhibitions, the "Jardin de Curé"....

You will then savor the authenticity of the villages of Couserans and the richness of their history with some must-see visits: the "Colporteurs" Museum in Soueix, the permanent exhibition of bear trainers in Ercé, the "à pas d'oiseaux" barns in Cominac...

Prehistoric caves, medieval castles, historical cities, and geological curiosities will also be on the menu of your excursions: the caves of Mas d'Azil and Niaux, the underground river of Labouiche, the cities of Saint-Girons, the city of St Lizier with the Palace of the Bishops, the castle of Foix...

And above all, take advantage of your stay to meet our local artisans, breeders, market gardeners, and merchants, and delight your taste buds with the products they offer on site or at the many markets in the region, with a must-see on Saturday morning, the market of St Girons!!!!