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The house, the terrace, the village.
Independent 3-level family house at the entrance of Orgeix, a picturesque Pyrenean village. Trails start right from the garden, a river runs through the heart of the village, mountains all around.
Nestled at 830 metres in the heart of the Ariège Pyrenees, La Maison d'Orgeix sits at the entrance of an authentic mountain village, just minutes from the thermal town of Ax-les-Thermes. Access is via an outdoor staircase from the street, leading to a 1,170 m² enclosed plot where the house opens onto the ground floor.
Several hiking trails set off directly from the garden to discover spectacular landscapes and local wildlife — the river running through the village invites you for a swim, and horseback riding can be arranged just next door. The large living room, with its corner sofa and decorative fireplace, is there for the evenings that follow.
A house designed for family or friends' holidays, sleeping up to ten people across five bedrooms, with a large covered balcony set up as a terrace — usable summer and winter alike — with a big table to share meals outdoors and a barbecue.
The ground floor holds two bedrooms, the kitchen, the living room and a bathroom. Upstairs are three further bedrooms and a shower room with a walk-in shower.
1 double bed (160×200). Wardrobe and chair.
1 travel cot (60×120) + 1 double mezzanine bed (140×200). Wardrobe, chair, baby booster seat.
Dining area, corner sofa, fireplace, connected projector (SFR channels).
Induction hob, extractor hood, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, oven, microwave, fondue and raclette set.
141 cm bathtub, sink, storage, hairdryer, heated towel rail.
Doubles as a terrace, usable summer and winter: table, chairs, barbecue, 2 armchairs.
2 single beds (90×200). Chest of drawers.
1 double bed (160×200). Flat wardrobe, desk, armchair.
1 double bed (160×200). Wardrobe, coat rack.
Large walk-in shower, double sink unit, wall-hung toilet.
No washing machine on site, and no bed linen or towel rental — remember to bring your own.
The nearest thermal town, just minutes from the house: lively lanes, a market, shops, restaurants and a casino. The station connects directly to Toulouse and Paris (night train).
On the main square, the Couloubret pool offers a free open-air thermal foot bath. Just next door, the Bains du Couloubret spa offers indoor and outdoor pools heated between 34° and 38°C, a hammam, sauna and wellness area — a real treat after a day in the mountains. From the town centre, the Baou cable car climbs straight up to the Bonascre plateau, gateway to Ax 3 Domaines.
80 km of slopes between 1,400 and 2,400 m altitude, spread across three sectors: Bonascre, family-friendly and wooded, ideal for beginners; the Saquet, between leisurely skiing and more sporty runs, with its snowpark; and the Campels, the wildest, reserved for experienced skiers. Snowpark, ice rink, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter; mountain biking, hiking and panoramic views at 2,400 m in summer, cable car open year-round.
At 820 m altitude, this small village of around a hundred residents marks the entrance to the Orlu valley and lives at the pace of the Oriège river, which flows through it before joining the Ariège in Ax-les-Thermes. Here you'll find a stone Roman bridge, a 17th-century Romanesque church dedicated to the Visitation, and the Château d'Orgeix, whose silhouette is reflected in Lake Campauleil. The river also offers catch-and-release fishing stretches renowned for brown trout. Right next door, the Haras des Cimes offers horseback rides on Mérens horses, plus pony rides for little ones.
A natural gem of the Ariège Pyrenees, the Orlu valley is home to a national reserve renowned for its preserved wildlife, where you can spot chamois, marmots and birds of prey, along with numerous marked trails leading to mountain refuges and lakes. Also discover the Maison des Loups, with its wolves living in semi-freedom, and get your thrills at Akrobranch d'Orlu, the largest adventure park in Ariège, with zip lines, via ferrata and tree-top courses above the Oriège's rushing waters.
"A family of five who love nature, wide open spaces and the ocean — many years ago, we fell truly in love with the green mountains of Ariège and the warm welcome of its people."Valérie & Vincent — Certified by Gîtes de France since 2026
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