Restaurant Le Refuge du Chioula

About

In the heart of the ski area, Alvaro and his team welcome you to the Refuge du Chioula, a haven of peace and tranquility in the heart of the Pyrenees.
Located on the Chioula Nordic ski area, this refuge is the ideal place to enjoy a good meal.

The menu offers quality products, perfect for a gourmet, comforting break. Choose from four meal options:

. Complete: starter, main course, cheese and dessert
. Assiette montagnarde: baked potato with cheese and salad.
. Dish of the day: duck confit with baked potato and dessert.
. Hivernale: bowl of soup, bread and dessert.

Whether you’re looking for an omelette, a sandwich or a drink, the Refuge du Chioula is the ideal place to recharge your batteries in the heart of nature. A warm and welcoming experience not to be missed!

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 : Dogs allowed on terrace only.

In winter, you must respect certain simple rules:
*You must have a “pass” to access the slopes.
*Do not bring your 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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