Celebrate the Mèrens Horses' Descent from the Mountains
Saturday 25 October 2025
Experience the annual transhumance of the Mèrens horses as they descend from their summer pastures in the Pyrenees. Enjoy a local market, animations, and refreshments in Luzenac on October 25, 2025. A perfect family event!
Where to stay
A spacious gite rental set inside the grounds of an 18th-century château in the Ariège Pyrenees, just 10 minutes from Saint-Girons and 1h15 from Toulouse Airport. This fully equipped Pyrenees gite sleeps up to six adults in three large double bedrooms and includes an open-plan living area, modern kitchen, private terrace, garden, mountain views and on-site parking. An ideal base for exploring the Ariège and the wider Pyrenees: hiking, nature, cycling, heritage and quiet rural surroundings.