아스코‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪10‬개의 천연기념물

Half of those present aren't following the rules! At the start of the climb, a sign clearly states that swimwear should be worn out of consideration (especially for children). Instead, a Frenchman presents himself completely naked. Some French women enjoy exposing their breasts. Everyone present is smugly sprawling, lying head-to-toe in the water without a single gesture of consideration for newly arrived visitors. A little further upstream from the spring, we encounter the third disappointment: Down in the village, several signs indicate a camping ban. A few meters above the spring, we found a camping tent in the forest (keyword: wild camping) and a prepared campfire site (as if there weren't enough forest fires in France by 2025). The behavior of some of the people is unacceptable.

The gorge is gorgeous indeed! I was there in August. Not a drop of water. Would like to go back a different season. Descent was partially overgrown and hard to find. No views there.

Over a length of three kilometres, the Èrç river has sculpted the rocks over thousands of years, creating a deep gorge that reaches between 300 and 400 metres deep. A place where the power of nature and the traces of erosion are clearly visible. The Gorges de la Frau are not only an impressive natural phenomenon, but also a witness to history. For centuries, they served as a natural passage between the Pyrenean valleys and thus tell stories of trade, travel and discovery. Today, this gorge is a central point of the Grand Traversée Ariège Pyrénées (GTAP) VTT, a mountain bike trail that makes the hearts of all adventurers beat faster. But whether you are on foot or on two wheels, the view of this narrow and steep gorge is breathtaking. It's almost like entering another world, where the rocks form the walls of an ancient castle and every stone, every tree, every curve has a story to tell. And although photos try to capture its beauty, they simply cannot do justice to the majestic atmosphere of the Gorges de la Frau. It is a place to be experienced, felt and breathed - an unforgettable natural wonder not to be missed on your trip through the Pyrenees.

Dry toilets available but water point (source) 300 m from the refuge.

Nestled at the foot of the Pérics at 2,240 meters, the Camporells refuge is in a remarkable setting. Located on the banks of the Estany del Mig (middle pond), it has 19 places and 12 additional tents.

Gorges de la Frau is a narrow canyon that stretches for three kilometres. This protected natural area was formed by the erosion of the Èrç river on the rock. The canyon is between 300 and 400 metres deep and has been a passageway between the Pyrenean valleys for centuries.

The Etang de Naguilles is a dam lake which supplies the hydroelectric power station of Orlu. With an area of almost 100 hectares, it culminates at 1,855 meters. Now in industrial use, the pond has long animated local tales and legends. The Ariégeois say that the pond of Naguilles was born from the meeting of a blacksmith and the beast of the forest of Naguilles. The blacksmith allegedly gave the ferocious ferocious beast a white-hot iron bar. The beast, then thirsty, would have emptied all the water sources of the mountain before exploding at the current location of the pond.

The En Beys refuge which overlooks the eponymous ponds culminates at an altitude of 1,970 meters, in the heart of the Orlu national reserve. Situated on the great GR 7 which connects the Vosges to the Pyrenees, the refuge remains an excellent detour for the GRP® tour of the Ax Mountains or Tour des Pérics. In a warm and family setting, the refuge guardians offer 70 beds in high season as well as a complete catering offer. In winter, 15 places remain freely accessible, accessible through the window at the top of the ladder which fits on one of the walls of the building. The refuge is an ideal place to observe the burning of the granite walls of the Pics Rouges at sunset, or the galloping chamois in the snowfields in the early morning. If you wish to extend your stay for one night, do not hesitate to contact the refuge on 05 61 64 24 24 to find out about opening dates and bed availability.