Bivouac Balad'Ane
Bivouac Balad'Ane is an ecological mountain farm in the Pyrenees Regional Natural Park in Ariège, France, established in 1998 and specializing in donkey trekking experiences and farm stays. Located at 950m elevation in the Arac Valley between the Trois Seigneurs massif and Étang de Lers, the farm welcomes guests with multiple accommodation options including yurts, tipis, rustic guest rooms, and a stone-built mountain gîte named 'La Platelle', along with designated farm camping areas. Key facilities include table d'hôte communal dining prepared with farm-grown vegetables and local regional products, shared bathroom facilities with dry toilets, and outdoor areas with solar heating and wood-burning systems. The farm actively breeds donkeys and offers guided trekking experiences at 3-4 km/hour with equipped animals that can carry guests and their baggage. The setting emphasizes ecological sustainability throughout, using natural building materials and renewable energy systems. (via official site)
- table d'hôte dining
- farm camping
- shared bathrooms
- dry toilets
- solar heating
- wood stove
- donkey trekking
- farm shop
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Bivouac Balad'Ane’s official website (EUR).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Yurt/Tipi/Guest Room - Half-board — Adult; child €35 | EUR 50 per night |
| Yurt/Tipi/Guest Room - Full board — Adult; child €42 | EUR 62 per night |
| Yurt/Tipi/Guest Room - Room only — Adult; child €14 | EUR 19 per night |
| Farm Camping - Half-board — Adult; child €27 | EUR 40 per night |
| Farm Camping - Full board — Adult; child €34 | EUR 52 per night |
| Farm Camping - Camping only — Adult; child €6 | EUR 9 per night |
| Gîte 'La Platelle' - High season — June-September; capacity 4-6 persons | EUR 450 per week |
| Gîte 'La Platelle' - Off-season — Capacity 4-6 persons | EUR 380 per week |
| Gîte 'La Platelle' - Weekends — €150–€180 per weekend stay | EUR 150 |
| Lodging tax — Per person, age 13+ | EUR 0.85 per night |
| Topographic maps and guides | EUR 14 |
| Donkey transport — Per km by 4x4/van | EUR 1.50 |
| Provisioning point | EUR 30 |
| Donkey rental - 1 day — Includes saddle and equipment | EUR 60 |
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🏞️ Attractions
L'étang du Garbet est un lac de la chaîne de montagnes des Pyrénées françaises situé dans le département de l'Ariège de la région Occitanie. Le lac a une superficie de 15,5 ha pour une altitude de 1 683 m .
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Le Jardin des 7 Vallées
Petit Casino- L'épice rit
⛽ Fuel
- Station Service
🍽️ Food & drink
- Le Maxil'
- L'Oumbass
- Salon de Thé Couleur Café
➕ Medical
- Cabinet de kinésithérapeutes
- Dr Tonelli
- Maison de Santé Pluriprofessionnelle Massat
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
- Église
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Massat - port de lers
- Skate park
🏧 ATM & bank
- La Poste
- ATM
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What accommodation types are available?
Yurts, tipis, rustic guest rooms, farm camping areas, and a mountain gîte 'La Platelle' for 4–6 guests.
What are the basic nightly rates for accommodation?
Farm camping only: €9 per adult (€6 child). Yurt/tipi/room only: €19 per adult (€14 child). Half-board options include meals from €40–€50 per adult.
Can I rent a donkey for trekking?
Yes; rentals from €60/day to €365/week. Each donkey includes saddle and equipment, travels at 3–4 km/hour, and carries 2–3 people with baggage up to 40kg.
What meals are provided?
Table d'hôte communal meals featuring farm-grown vegetables and local regional products. Packed lunches available for daytime activities.
Where is the farm located?
Salbis, 09320 Le Port, Ariège, France, at 950m elevation in Pyrenees Regional Natural Park.
What languages are spoken at Bivouac Balad'Ane?
Staff at Bivouac Balad'Ane speak French, German, English.
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