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.
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 mountains, maximum altitude 1001m) Roquefixade - Montségur (Pyrenean foothills, maximum altitude 1320m). Cathar Trail GR367. Chemin des Bonshommes GR107. Tour de Montségur. Massif du Tabe (Pyrenees): Mont Fourcat, St-Barthélémy, Lac des Truites and Lac du Diable. Mirepoix-Montségur via the GR7 and Lac de Montbel.
A choice of two options: comfort hike with nights in gite or B&B accommodation or freedom hike with nights in tents (camping or bivouac depending on options).
Services
Pedestrian sports
Donkey trekking
Car park
Pets welcome
Rates
From 1 April 2026 to 3 November 2026
From 1 April 2026 to 3 November 2026
One price
From €60.00
Payment methods
Cash
Credit transfer
Openings
From 5 April 2026 until 1 November 2026
From 5 April 2026 until 1 November 2026
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
Location
Escap'ânes en Pyrénées Cathares
Fount del Beyre, 3, Route du Val d'Esponne, 09300 Roquefixade