• Family walks from the cottage
• Cazalas farm : Within walking distance of the house, across the fields or by road. To learn about all farm animals, birds lamas etc. Home-cooked ‘gouter’ copious and delicious; at the end of your visit.
• The 18 valleys around us offer a multitude of cultural and sporting activities
• The large market in Saint-Girons, 10 km away, is very lively. It takes place on Saturday morning (until 13h) and is the meeting place for people from the numerous villages surrounding valleys, of which Saint Girons is the "capital"! It gives you the opportunity to stock up on fresh produce and enjoy the local atmosphere…
• Other morning markets: on Sundays in Engomer and Montbrun Bocage, on Wednesdays at the Mas d'Azil, on Thursdays at La Bastide de Sérou and on Fridays in Foix.
• Many restaurants in and around Saint Girons.
  

• Roman city of St. Lizier (10 km) and the many churches and chapels across the region.
• Historic villages.
• Known prehistoric caves such as the Mas d'Azil (19 km), the cave of Niaux (100 km, 13,000 years old paintings), Lombrives (40 km) and Bedeilhac (15 km, the largest cave in Europe). 
• Underground river of Labouiche (40 min drive).
• Pyrénées prehistoric Art Park (1 hour drive).
• Proximity of Cathare castles (Montsegur and Puivert are about 80 km away).

• Water sports (canoeing, rafting, canyoning and hydrospeed).
• Paragliding, climbing, caving, tree climbing.
• 18-hole golf course.
• Horse Riding, horses from the Merens and Castillon areas.
• Skiing is 40 km away.
• Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing (30 km away)
• Hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing.
• Fishing and swimming in the various lakes and rivers in the region.

Gregory is also a trained mountain guide

He can advise you and accompany you, on request,

to off beaten tracks, around the cottage or in the mountains, to discover the Pyrenean landscapes,

fauna, flora and history.