A Holiday for Nature Lovers. Amoureux de la Nature.
The Best Place to start your
Pyrenees 2020
Holiday
Welcome to Le Courtal in the Ariege.
Français parlé.
We have lived here for 14 years.
We have a spacious 2 bedroom apartment with private terrace, grounds & parking.
We can advise you on walking, local history, where to eat and shop.
We offer expert birdwatching services.
We like to share our passion for cooking.
Our aim is to ensure all our guests receive the warmest welcome, are comfortable
& we strive to help make each stay as memorable as possible.
Richard & Yvett
Le Courtal
09130 Sieuras
00 33 6 16 22 66 53
contact@pyrenees.site
Français parlé.
We have lived here for 14 years.
We have a spacious 2 bedroom apartment with private terrace, grounds & parking.
We can advise you on walking, local history, where to eat and shop.
We offer expert birdwatching services.
We like to share our passion for cooking.
Our aim is to ensure all our guests receive the warmest welcome, are comfortable
& we strive to help make each stay as memorable as possible.
Richard & Yvett
Le Courtal
09130 Sieuras
00 33 6 16 22 66 53
contact@pyrenees.site
The Pyrenees
A Haven. A Barrier. A Conduit for Ideas. Savage. Untouched, Wild Places. Traditional. A Strong Sense of Community. A Fluid Border, a Mixed Culture. Tough, Strong yet Welcoming. A Land of Contrasts.
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Your own secluded corner of the Pyrenees foothills
Our apartment is a one end of our home. It is entirely independent, providing all your home comforts. It comfortably sleeps 4 adults. You are surrounded by oak woods, there are walks straight from the door. The woodland is filled with the calls of songbirds for a large part of the year. Deer pass through the gardens. Scotty our Border Collie will greet you every day...he is a gentle boy! We have many books, maps and information on the local area that we use to discuss with you ideas, as little or as much as you need. There is free wifi (if a little slow) if you have the need! Our hope though is that you can relax, unwind and enjoy the slower, easier pace of life here.
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Birdwatching & Wildlife
We have specialised for many years in bird watching holidays and have a specific interest in vultures. We are also within the distribution range of many Mediterranean species: Bee-eaters, Hoopoe, Golden Oriole in Summer, Wallcreepers & Crag Martins in Winter. Cranes are part of a mass migration in Spring & Autumn. Not only is there a huge variety but also quantity of birds, especially raptors. A true symbol of the high mountains, the Bearded Vulture is a permanent resident here in the Ariege. 6 couples successfully raised 3 young in 2019. This ratio is indicative of the challenges this species faces. We support local vulture conservation initiatives.
We are conscious of maintaining the fragile balance of Pyrenees eco-systems and yet enabling you, our clients, to enjoy and experience the natural wonders to be found here. Carefully considered day trips can be arranged depending on conditions, snow, weather & species.
We are conscious of maintaining the fragile balance of Pyrenees eco-systems and yet enabling you, our clients, to enjoy and experience the natural wonders to be found here. Carefully considered day trips can be arranged depending on conditions, snow, weather & species.
Hiking in the Pyrenees.
We have many years experience walking in the Pyrenees and we are happy to pass on our best tips during your stay. From family-friendly circular walks to high refuges (most a bit more comfortable than the Orri pictured behind Scott!), there is an abundance of walking options, both locally and within about 1.5 hours drive. Guides, accommodation, GR10 support, equipment, route planning, transport can be arranged on request.