Ariège is easily accessible by plane, train or car.
Once you arrive, a car is essential to explore the region, as public transportation is very limited.
For your GPS, enter:
"PITCHOUNETTE ERCE 09140"
Approximately 120 km — around 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Take the southern ring road towards Tarbes (exit 25).
• Continue on the A64 motorway for about 60 km and take exit n°20.
• Follow the signs to Saint-Girons (28 km).
Be attentive: this road passes through several villages with frequent speed checks.
In Saint-Girons, follow the direction Guzet Ski Station – Seix – Oust.
In Oust, take the road to Ercé (24 km).
When entering Ercé, you’ll see a small grocery shop on your right.
100 m further, turn left towards Hameau de Cominac up to the church.
Drive uphill for about 1 km. After two sharp hairpin turns, you will see two large garbage containers.
Take the road opposite them, marked gîte rural.
Follow this path for 800 m:
at the first big bend, the access to La Cachette des Grenouilles and La Pitchounette is on your right.
You will find a gate with two black pivoting bars designed to keep animals out.
Drive slowly, push them with your car, then continue to the parking area.
To check your route, use
Mappy or enter:
ERCE – 09140
Coordinates : N 42.51.051 – E 001.17.855
⚠️ Please note: the “shortest route” suggested by some GPS devices leads through very narrow mountain roads.
Always prefer the main itinerary.
A car is essential for your stay.
If you are travelling from abroad, we recommend booking your rental car in advance (usually cheaper).
Rentals available via your airline, Auto-Europe or major agencies such as
Hertz, Europcar, Avis, Sixt…
Air France — national & international connections.
EasyJet — Paris ORY, Bristol, London LGW, Madrid → Toulouse.
Ryanair — several European cities → Carcassonne.
(A great opportunity to visit the Cité de Carcassonne.)
Flybe — from Belfast, Birmingham, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow → Toulouse.
IF YOU GET LOST:
Call Christian: +33 (0)625 897 084
or Mihay: +33 7 58 99 95 79
