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Orlu Valley: French Pyrenees with children

French Pyrenees with children: Orlu Valley, an essential stop

 The essential place for a route through the French Pyrenees with children

Within our last getaway through France in a motorhome, during the Pilar bridge, we have visited the French Pyrenees on its side of the Ariegeoise Pyrenees. A visit to Ariege with children to its most mountainous part.

We have called this route: ruThe French Pyrenees in a 4 season motorhome. And it is that on this route we live days of sun, rain, intense fog and even snow!

We love the French Pyrenees, there are many routes we have done. Routes through the French Pyrenees with children that are a joy.

This time we explore a new area: the Argiegeoises Pyrenees of the Ariège department, Occitania region. In other words, we visit the western Pyrenees closest to Catalonia or rather the central Pyrenees of Franci. I most of all do the Ariege with children.

Our story as always speaks of our experience touring the French Pyrenees with children in a motorhome. mobile home. 

And here is an obligatory stop on our route of the French Pyrenees with children in summer, spring, autumn or winter: the Orlu Valley or in French Vallee d'Orlu.

Finally, in our post on  Route French Pyrenees de l'Ariege that I leave you linked, you will find what to see in the French Pyrenees, what to do in the Ariege (France) and you will see charming towns in the French Pyrenees, activities to do and places to visit around this place.

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1st premise for your visit to the Pyrenees of France with children

To travel to France in the first place we advise you to have a minimum knowledge about this great country. We make it easy for you, here is a basic guide to travel to France specialized in traveling by motorhome or camper van.

Basic guide to traveling to France with children

Orlu Valley France: excellent stop on a route through the French Pyrenees with children

The Orlu Valley, France, near Ax les Thermes is known for the Orlu National Wildlife Reserve created in 1947.

Above all, the Orlu Reserve is a protected environment, where researchers and technicians carry out studies on the abundant fauna: chamois, marmots, Pyrenean desman, vulture, golden eagle, bearded vulture ... among others.

What to do and see in the Orlu Valley as an excellent destination on a route through the French Pyrenees with children

In the Orlu Valley and near its main town, Orlu, you will find many activities to do on a route through the French Pyrenees with children:

La Maison de Loups, the House of Wolves

The House of the Wolves is a protected natural park where you can discover the packs of wolves in semi-freedom from different parts of the world. Six hectares of land comprise this reserve of wolves. The park has trails, viewpoints, a mini farm and a very interesting botanical garden. An essential visit on a route through the French Pyrenees with children in summer or at any time of the year. Mind you, they only open on weekends from October.

The Orlu Valley Observatory

The mountain observatory gives the possibility to admire the flora and fauna of the region. Also during the thematic walks with qualified instructors you can see this fauna and flora. Other Essential visit on a route through the French Pyrenees with children in summer or at any time of the year. Mind you, they only open on weekends from October.

Hiking, routes and peaks: Orlu Valley excursions

From the car park of the house of the wolves in Orlu and the observatory you can start a route through the Oriege waterfalls that goes up to the heart of the natural park. A very pleasant one-hour route, suitable for everyone.

The mythical peak here is the 2222 meter granite peak, the Dent d'Orlu. This peak offers an interesting trail for experienced hikers. The peak offers stunning views of the Orlu valley. The site is also famous for its climbing routes for all levels of learning.

Routes to ponds and lakes in the Orlu Valley

There are numerous lakes and ponds, among which are those of Naguilles with 81 hectares and those of En Beys at the foot of the Faury peak of 2702 m.

The protected refuge of En Beys is located at 1950 m, in the heart of the Reserve, accessible in two hours of walking, 3 with children, in summer approximately.

The adventure Park in the Forest and between Orlu waterfalls

Orlu also has an adventure park in the forest that offers different activities on the waterfalls of the Oriège river. From climbing, tironilas, pintball, etc. Another Essential visit on a route through the French Pyrenees with children in summer or at any time of the year. Mind you, they only open on weekends from October.

Visits to the Orlu hydroelectric plant

Since the late 2000s, the Orlu hydroelectric power station has been open to the public. This device aims to publicize hydroelectric power to the public and reveal its operation.

 

More to discover in the area on your route through the French Pyrenees with children ...

In the Pyrenees de l'Ariege, within the French Pyrenees in summer or throughout the year, there is much more to see sulfurous waters, castles, charming French villages ...

This has been one of the 7 destinations we visited on our route through the Ariege. If you want to know more destinations, for your trip to the French Pyrenees in summer, autumn, winter or spring, access below.

Our French Pyrenees route with children in photos

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