Cottage for 6-10, 5 bedrooms, in Orgeix, La Maison d'Orgeixnear Ax-les-Thermes
Detached family house on 3 levels at the entrance of Orgeix, a picturesque Pyrenean village. A trail starts right from the garden, a river runs through the heart of the village, mountains all around.
830 m
Altitude
155 m²
Living area
5
Bedrooms
10
Guests
1170 m²
Enclosed plot
Free Wifi
Enclosed garden, 1170 m²
Covered terrace with barbecue
Free private parking
5 min from Ax-les-Thermes
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Come spend a few nights in Orgeix.
The house can be booked directly on this site (secure Gîtes de France booking tool below). Rates vary by season.
For any question about a booking, feel free to contact us directly at 06.09.72.79.58
For friends of the house and our regular guests, don't hesitate to call us. We'll always find a little something extra for you.
Short-stay booking, tourist tax, cancellation: see the conditions
Short stays (3 to 6 nights) can be booked year-round outside school holidays. During school holidays, short stays can only be booked at the last minute.
Cancellation: without cancellation insurance, the deposit (25% of the rent) is kept up to 21 days before arrival; after that, 50% of the rent is withheld from 20 to 8 days before, 75% from 7 to 2 days before, and nothing is refunded the day before arrival, on the arrival day or in case of no-show. Optional cancellation insurance is offered when you book. Tourist tax: not included in the rate, it is calculated automatically when you book (per adult and per night) and paid with the balance. This summary is for guidance only: only the Gîtes de France Ariège general terms and conditions of sale apply.
Simplicity, fresh air and shared comfort: a warm retreat to gather together in the heart of the Pyrenees.
Nestled at 830 metres in the heart of the Ariège Pyrenees, La Maison d'Orgeix sits at the entrance of an authentic mountain village, just minutes from the thermal town of Ax-les-Thermes.
A house designed for family or friends' holidays, sleeping up to ten people across five bedrooms, with a large covered terrace — usable summer and winter alike — with a big table and a barbecue for sharing meals outdoors.
The warm living room, with its corner sofa and decorative fireplace, is there for the evenings that follow. The enclosed 1,170 m² garden is reached by an outdoor staircase from the street.
A few metres from the house, a hiking trail starts right out to discover spectacular landscapes. The river running through the village invites you for a swim, and horseback riding can be arranged just next door.
Fact sheet
At a glance
TypeDetached house, 3 levels
Capacity10 people
Bedrooms5 · 6 beds
Bathrooms1 bathroom + 1 shower room
Floor area155 m²
Grounds1,170 m² enclosed
HeatingSmart central heating
FireplaceBarbecue and open fire (temporarily out of service)
SmokingNo smoking indoors
PetsNot allowed
ParkingFree, 1 private space
Room by room
Five bedrooms, two floors, a large terrace.
The ground floor holds two bedrooms, the kitchen, the living room and a bathroom. Upstairs are three further bedrooms and a shower room with a walk-in shower.
Ground floor
Living room
Dining area, corner sofa, fireplace (temporarily out of service), smart projector (SFR channels).
This is where you unpack. At 820 m, Orgeix has around a hundred inhabitants and marks the entrance to the Orlu valley. The Oriège river flows under an old stone bridge, below the church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation. On the shore of Lac de Campauleil, created in 1941 by the hydroelectric dam, stands the Château d'Orgeix. The riverside walk, with its benches and picnic tables, offers a picture-postcard view of the Dent d'Orlu and the Porteille d'Orlu.
Catch-and-release fishing for brown trout in the Oriège
Haras des Cimes: Mérens horse rides and pony rides from age 3
The Orgeix village festival, the big event of the year
Famous since antiquity for its hot springs, Ax-les-Thermes has the hottest spring in the Pyrenees, up to 77 °C. Stroll its lively streets between the market, shops, restaurants and casino. In the town centre, the Bassin des Ladres recalls the hospital founded in the 13th century by the Count of Foix, at the request of King Saint Louis, to treat crusaders suffering from leprosy. Today anyone can dip their feet in its thermal water for free.
The largest ski resort in Ariège: 80 km of slopes and 37 runs (9 green, 11 blue, 10 red, 7 black) between 1,400 and 2,400 m. Bonascre, among the fir trees, is ideal for beginners; Le Saquet mixes easy cruising with sportier skiing and has the snowpark; Les Campels offers wide open spaces for experienced skiers. The gondola leaves from Ax-les-Thermes, 3 km from the house, so there is no need to drive up to the slopes.
Snowpark, freeride park, snow tubing, sledging areas and adaptive skiing
Ski kindergarten (club piou-piou) and ski lessons for children
The last village of the valley, Orlu has around 160 inhabitants. Having moved from a farming economy to gentle nature tourism, it has kept a living agriculture and summer pastures managed jointly with Orgeix since 1974. Above the village rises the Dent d'Orlu (2,222 m), whose south face, a wall of more than 1,000 m, is well known to climbers. A little further up, the Forges d'Orlu site (918 m) brings together the Maison des Loups, Akrobranch, a restaurant and the trailheads to the reserve and Étang de Naguille.
Apple festival, concerts and a gospel evening throughout the seasons
liO shuttle in July and August up to the Forges d'Orlu and the Fanguil car park
Dent d'Orlu: direct ascent in 3 h 15 from Ascou (+690 m)
Protected since the 1940s and designated a national hunting and wildlife reserve in 1998, this area of nearly 4,500 ha rises from 950 to 2,765 m. It is managed by the French Biodiversity Agency (OFB) together with the Observatoire de la Montagne, and since 2019 it has been on the IUCN Green List, which recognises the best-managed protected areas in the world. Chamois (isards), marmots, griffon vultures and kestrels are easy to spot.
A 1-hour walk from the Fanguil car park to the heart of the reserve, among the marmots
At the Forges d'Orlu, the Maison des Loups is a park devoted entirely to wolves: five packs (Arctic, Canadian, European, Polish and Mackenzie wolves) live there. Watch the feeding, see them up close from the viewing tunnel, and let the children enjoy the educational farm and the barefoot sensory trail. Right next door, Akrobranch, which bills itself as the largest adventure park in Ariège, offers around fifteen courses and over 200 challenges in a 6-hectare century-old beech forest, with zip lines above the waterfalls of the Orlu canyon.
Maison des Loups: tickets on site, restaurant on site, opening calendar on the official website
Akrobranch: via ferrata, paintball on 1 ha and canyoning in summer
Clairière des Pitchouns (3,500 m²) for children aged 2 – 5
After a day of skiing or hiking, nothing beats the Bains du Couloubret in the centre of Ax-les-Thermes, where the natural thermal water is between 33 and 38 °C. Under a glass roof, the 200 m² indoor pool is surrounded by colonnades and water features; outside, two terraced pools with counter-current swimming, jets and bubble baths face the mountains. Upstairs, Roman baths (15 °C and 38 °C), a steam room, hammam and sauna are reserved for over-16s.
Wellness area: massages, body and facial treatments, aqua aerobics
Free foot bath at the Bassin des Ladres, just a short walk away
Several trails start right from the garden, with something for every level: the marmot walk in the reserve, a loop around Lac de Campauleil, or big climbs to the lakes and ridges. In June the slopes are covered in flowering rhododendrons; in autumn the beech woods turn gold and copper.
La Porteille d'Orgeix: 8.2 km, 2 h 30, easy — Orgeix bridge, Lac de Campauleil, Rocher de la Vierge
Lau summer pastures trail: starts at the Orgeix bridge, with views of the Dent d'Orlu
Étang de Naguille: 10 to 16 km return, +1,020 m, ≈ 6 h, challenging, from the Forges d'Orlu
Dent d'Orlu (2,222 m): 4.6 km return, +690 m, ≈ 3 h 15
Looking for a mountain guide, or a photography workshop? Get in touch with Jean Demary, mountain leader.
The GR107, the Chemin des Bonshommes, passes 50 m from the house. This trail of over 220 km links Foix to Berga via the Portella Blanca pass, where France, Spain and Andorra meet, in the footsteps of the last Cathars who fled to Catalonia in the 13th century. Above the valley, the En Beys mountain hut (1,970 m), in the heart of the reserve, is surrounded by more than 30 lakes within 4 km: perfect for a first night in a mountain hut.
En Beys hut: 3-hour walk (+850 m) from the Fanguil car park; online booking
Lac de Campauleil at the foot of the village, high-altitude lakes with deep blue water just above: the valley is a paradise for mountain-lake lovers. Étang de Naguille (≈ 1,900 m), the largest lake in the Ariège Pyrenees at 82 ha, is the reward for a fine climb through the forest. Around the En Beys hut, more than 30 lakes can be explored on day hikes or multi-day treks.
Lac de Campauleil: walking distance from the house, below the Château d'Orgeix
Rabassoles lakes (1,855 – 1,980 m): 7 km loop, 3 h 15, three blue lakes near Mijanès
Étang de Comte and Étang de Laurenti, more great outings around Ax
Lac des Bouillouses (149 ha) in the Pyrénées-Orientales, for a day trip
Your hosts
"A family of five who love nature, wide open spaces and the ocean — many years ago, we fell truly in love with the green mountains of Ariège and the warm welcome of its people."
Valérie & Vincent — Certified by Gîtes de France since 2026
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Practical info
What to know before you arrive.
Arrival & departure
Check-in between 4:00pm and 7:00pm
Check-out before 10:00am (a later check-out may be possible if the property isn't booked after your stay)
Keys handed over in person
Check-in and check-out inventory signed by both parties
House rules
10 guests maximum
Pets not allowed
No smoking indoors (front/back terraces allowed)
Quiet hours from 11:00pm to 7:00am
No parties or events
Linen & cleaning
Washing machine available
For your comfort, we offer on request:
Bed linen kit: €10 (single bed) or €15 (double bed)
Towel kit: €10 per person
You are also welcome to bring your own bed linen (fitted sheet, duvet cover and pillowcases) and your own towels.
The property is equipped with a video surveillance system covering the outdoor areas, which can be switched off at the tenants' request for the duration of their stay.
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