Restaurant Le Refuge du Chioula

About

Gourmet delights, nature and serenity at altitude.
Perched at the heart of the ski area, Alvaro and his team welcome you to the Refuge du Chioula, a haven of peace where Pyrenean nature reveals itself in all its tranquility.

Located on the Chioula Nordic ski area, this refuge is the perfect place to enjoy a comforting meal after a hard day’s work…or simply to take in the peace and beauty of the scenery.

The menu features top-quality products and offers four formulas to suit all tastes:

La Complète: starter, main course, cheese and dessert.

L’Assiette Montagnarde: baked potato, melting cheese and fresh salad.

Le Plat du Jour: duck confit, baked potato and dessert.

L’Hivernale: bowl of homemade soup, bread and dessert.

Fancy a quick break?
The refuge also offers omelettes, sandwiches, hot or cold drinks for a simple and delicious moment.

At Refuge du Chioula, every visit is a warm and invigorating interlude.
An authentic experience not to be missed in the heart of nature!

Accès : The refuge is not accessible by car.

In winter, it is accessible by snowshoe or cross-country ski, starting from the ski resort reception area. The Tétras and Orri blue runs provide easy access to the refuge in around 30 minutes to an hour.

In summer, you can reach the refuge on foot in 45 minutes via the marked trails from the resort reception building, or by mountain bike, on horseback or with a donkey.

For hikers,
. The refuge is located on the sentier des Bonshommes (GR107).
Topo guide reference: topo guide n°2 lacs et torrents on sale at the tourist office. Hike n°32, starting from Montaillou.

. Arriving by train from Ax-les-Thermes, a signposted path leads from Ax-les-Thermes to the refuge, about 3 hours’ walk.

For mountain bikers, the refuge is located on the “Grande Traversée Ariège-Pyrénées à VTT” linking the Ax Valleys to Saint-Girons. 12 VTT-FFC signposted circuits in the Ax Valleys and the “Aude Pyrénées” pass close to the refuge.

Accueil : In winter, there are a few simple rules to follow:

Have a “pass” allowing access to the slopes.

Do not bring a toboggan.

Respect the resort’s opening hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Réservation : Meals must be booked the day before at the latest.

Spoken languages : Spanish – French

Payment

• Cash

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