How to Get There

Ariège is easily accessible by plane, train or car. Once there, a car is essential to fully explore the region, as public transport is very limited.

For your GPS, enter: "PITCHOUNETTE ERCE 09140"

From Toulouse

Approximately 120 km — about 1h30 by car.

• Take the southern ring road towards Tarbes (exit 25). • Stay on the A64 motorway for about 60 km until exit 20. • Follow direction Saint-Girons (28 km). Be attentive: this road crosses several small villages with speed controls.

In Saint-Girons, follow signs to Guzet Station – Seix – Oust. In Oust, take direction Ercé (24 km).

At the entrance of Ercé, you will see a small grocery store on your right. 100 m later, turn left towards Hameau de Cominac up to the church.

Drive uphill for about 1 km. After two hairpin bends, you will see two large garbage containers. Take the road opposite, slightly right, marked gîte rural.

Follow this track for 800 m: at the first large bend, the access to La Cachette des Grenouilles and La Pitchounette is on the right.

You will see a gate with two black pivoting bars (to prevent animals from passing). Drive slowly, gently push the bars with your car, then continue to the parking area.

To double-check your route, use Mappy or your GPS with: ERCE – 09140 Coordinates: N 42.51.051 – E 001.17.855

⚠️ Note: the "shortest route" suggested by some GPS devices may use very narrow mountain roads. We recommend following the main route described above.

Car Rental

A car is essential for your stay. If you are arriving from abroad, we recommend booking your vehicle in advance (often better prices).

You may book through your airline, Auto-Europe or major rental companies: Hertz, Europcar, Avis, Sixt…

Airlines

Air France — domestic & international flights with multiple connections.
EasyJet — Paris ORY, Bristol, London LGW, Madrid → Toulouse.
Ryanair — Several European cities → Carcassonne (take the opportunity to visit the City of Carcassonne, a must-see site).
Flybe — Belfast, Birmingham, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow → Toulouse.