Celebrate the Season: A Herd's Journey to Montbel Lake

October 18, 2025

Montbel

Experience the tradition of transhumance in the French Pyrenees. Join the cows as they make their final journey to Montbel Lake. A day of hiking, local food, and celebration awaits!

https://www.ariegepyrenees.com/agenda/derniere-etape-de-la-transhumance-des-vaches-jusquau-lac-de-montbel/

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.

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