©O.Toubert RD
©O.Toubert RD
Escap'ânes in the Cathar Pyrenees provides the perfect solution for your nature walks, offering you pack donkeys to carry your equipment throughout your day or multi-day hiking itinerary.
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The farm is in Roquefixade, in the Cathar Pyrenees, in a lush valley. It is there that Florence and Olivier breed donkeys for hiking.
The best way to appreciate the richness of this region is at donkey pace, with one of their friendly, big-eared guides. A whole network of signposted, easy, little-used trails awaits you!
Day hikes :
Roquefixade (9km)
Gorges de Péreille: (8km)
Multi-day hikes - loop trails starting from the farm :
Roquefixade - Plantaurel (mid-range limestone...
The best way to appreciate the richness of this region is at donkey pace, with one of their friendly, big-eared guides. A whole network of signposted, easy, little-used trails awaits you!
Day hikes :
Roquefixade (9km)
Gorges de Péreille: (8km)
Multi-day hikes - loop trails starting from the farm :
Roquefixade - Plantaurel (mid-range limestone...
Services
Pedestrian sports
Donkey trekking
Car park
Pets welcome
Rates
Day: 1 donkey: €60
2 donkeys: €108
3 donkeys: €150
Up to 6 days (price per day): 1 donkey: 54€ 2 donkeys: 102€ 3 donkeys: 144€
Trekking + 7 days: consult the owners
This price includes: a donkey trained for trekking, its wooden pack, two large saddlebags, grooming equipment and a tie-up for the night. IGN map with itinerary and explanations on how to lead a donkey and prepare the saddlebags.
For donkey transport: 1€/km
To ensure that your donkey enjoys walking and stays in good shape, your luggage should not weigh more than 30kg per donkey, to which should be added the weight of the pack-saddle and your donkey's maintenance kit, i.e. around 40kg.
For stays in tents, count 1 donkey for 2/3 people, 2 donkeys for 4/5 people (and you'll probably also need to carry some things in your rucksacks).
Comfort stays in accommodation and 1/2 board, count 1 donkey for 3/4 people.
Prices and contact details for accommodation providers, so that you can book your accommodation in advance, on our website.
2 donkeys: €108
3 donkeys: €150
Up to 6 days (price per day): 1 donkey: 54€ 2 donkeys: 102€ 3 donkeys: 144€
Trekking + 7 days: consult the owners
This price includes: a donkey trained for trekking, its wooden pack, two large saddlebags, grooming equipment and a tie-up for the night. IGN map with itinerary and explanations on how to lead a donkey and prepare the saddlebags.
For donkey transport: 1€/km
To ensure that your donkey enjoys walking and stays in good shape, your luggage should not weigh more than 30kg per donkey, to which should be added the weight of the pack-saddle and your donkey's maintenance kit, i.e. around 40kg.
For stays in tents, count 1 donkey for 2/3 people, 2 donkeys for 4/5 people (and you'll probably also need to carry some things in your rucksacks).
Comfort stays in accommodation and 1/2 board, count 1 donkey for 3/4 people.
Prices and contact details for accommodation providers, so that you can book your accommodation in advance, on our website.
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From 15 April 2025 until 3 November 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- Forest location
