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Mijanès-Donezan

Donezan, Ariège

Mijanès-Donezan lies in the remote Donezan area, wedged between Ariège, Aude and the Capcir. The resort was created in 1961 and is small and good value, with both alpine and cross-country skiing from the same base. The pistes run through forest with wide views over the Donezan mountains. People come here for the peace and quiet, not for a big ski area.

Cross-country skiing

Height
1,530–1,730 m
Trails
15 km
Classic
Yes
Loops
6 loops: 1 green, 2 blue, 2 red, 1 black (15 km), towards the Cabane de la Mire and the Pla de la Restanque
Season
20 December 2025–15 March 2026; closed Monday–Tuesday during certain periods
Trail pass
€8 adult/day; children, students etc. €6; season €70 (2025/26)
Level
beginners and intermediates
Other
Hire of cross-country skis, snowshoes and sledges; dogs not allowed (dog-sled kennel in the area)

The Donezan is known as 'Ariège-Québec': a remote, wooded and snowy corner in the far east of Ariège. The trails run through deep spruce forest at 1,530–1,730 m. It is quiet here and there are few people. A good choice for anyone who wants a taste of the wilderness.

Highlights

  • A wilderness feel in deep forest
  • Trails to the Cabane de la Mire
  • Cheap trail pass
  • Snowy location

Getting here

Flights
Carcassonne (CCF) approx. 110 km, approx. 1 h 50 min · Perpignan (PGF) approx. 120 km, approx. 2 h · Toulouse (TLS) approx. 190 km, approx. 2 h 45 min
Car
In winter via Axat and the Aude valley (D118) or from the Capcir; the Port de Pailhères from Ax-les-Thermes is closed in winter. Free parking. Winter equipment compulsory.

Accommodation

Accommodation
No accommodation at the trails.
Places to stay nearby
Mijanès and Quérigut (approx. 10 min), Formiguères in the Capcir (approx. 40 min)
TipsCheck the opening times – outside school holidays it is often closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Leave the dog at home.
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42.7275° N, 2.0169° E

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