Camping Ascou la Forge

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Peaceful site in the Pyrenees, 15 minutes’ drive from Ax-les-Thermes
House of Wolves half an hour’s drive; Niaux cave 40 minutes
Swimming pool, pétanque, fishing, restaurant and food shop on site

The fir-covered Pyrenees provide the spectacular backdrop for Camping Ascou la Forge, in the south-western French department of Ariège. The family-friendly site sits at over 1,000 metres above sea level on the banks of La Lauze river, which provides refreshing coolness during the summer. The town of Ax-les-Thermes is 15 minutes’ drive (and several tight hairpin bends on the Route de l’Aude) away. The site is aimed as much to those seeking a peaceful break – lazing by the swimming pool, improving their pétanque game or perhaps indulging in a spot of trout fishing – as to active types, who can go on challenging hikes around the Étang Bleu area (20 minutes’ drive), where pretty alpine lakes sit in the shade of wooded mountains like Pic de Tarbésou. Climbers can usually find like-minded adventurers at the jagged Dent d’Orlu (25 minutes), while mountain-bikers might want to have a go at the Col du Pradel mountain pass (15 minutes). If all that activity has left your gear muddy or dusty, just throw it all in the washing machine and leave it in the drying room ready for the next day. There are also multiple shower and toilet blocks (including facilities for disabled guests), plus a washing-up area. In the evening, you might choose to sample the lively dining scene of Ax-les-Thermes; however, if you don’t want to deal with those hairpin bends after dark, there’s also a restaurant at the site, plus a food shop for those who want to get the barbecue going.

Campground type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/06 and 01/09 (subject to weather conditions).
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Site types & availability

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Powered grass site

6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site

One Caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Camper trailer or Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Camper trailer, Tent

Features

Electric: 10 amp included
Electric: 16 amp included
Electric: 6 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 2 included, 2 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit
Picnic table
Wifi at the unit/site

Other restrictions

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

One of the locals that followed us on our walk

Lovely site for a stop over in the Pyrenees

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Oct 2024

Powered grass site

Liked: The location was beautiful, site reached by bendy roads! Toilets/showers very clean. Proprietors very friendly and helpful despite not understanding us - but we managed! Site very basic, in the middle of nowhere but perfect for our two night stop over on the way to Spain.

Disliked: Beware! We went into the pub next door (nothing to do with the site) and paid 10€ for two halves of larger. Total rip off!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely relaxed scenic site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jacqueline m. Sept 2024

Powered grass site

Liked: Lovely away from it all site with fabulous Mountain View’s. We had a very relaxing stay and enjoyed the region. Wi-Fi available at the pitch was a real bonus and the campsite facilities are good. The thermal spa in Ax Les Thermes was a special treat. If you turn right out of the campsite and follow the mountain road towards Rouze it is a spectacular drive.

Disliked: Loved everything!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Top Platz, alles sauber, nette Mitarbeiter.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sandra B. Sept 2024

Powered grass site

Liked: Wundervoller Platz mit großen Stellplätzen. Sanitäranlagen sind wirklich sauber und die Kabinen für WC und Dusche haben genug Platz. Der Herr an der Rezeption war total freundlich. Kommunikation auf englisch war problemlos möglich.
WLAN ist auch klasse!
Absolute Empfehlung!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site on an absolutely incredible location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Powered grass site

Liked: The location was INSANE! The views from here were absolutely incredible. Really spacious, super chilled out, great shower and washing facilities! Can even preorder warm croissants for the morning!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Bonita con parcelas anchas para poner tu autocaravana todo está muy limpio…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Powered grass site

Liked: Bonita con parcelas anchas para poner tu autocaravana todo está muy limpio y al contrario de algunos comentarios no creo que esté tan anticuado. Contaba con una cafetería-bar y un poco de productos de alimentación por si faltaba algo más que no te hubieras llevado. Íbamos con nuestras dos perritas y no hubo ningún problema en ningún momento y también estuvieron muy a gusto. Repetiremos.

Disliked: Esto no es culpa del Camping solo pasamos ahí una noche y unos niños estaban haciendo barullo y eso entorpeció la noche un poco.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely go again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Ian S. Aug 2024

Powered grass site

Liked: Friendly campsite. Good clean facilities. Well organised.

Disliked: Too hot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping muy tranquilo y con trato muy agradable.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2023

2 bedroom static caravan

Liked: Camping muy tranquilo y con trato muy agradable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

management excellent lovely site in a nice area 100% would go back

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

steven g. Sept 2023

Powered grass site

Liked: Very good walks, and easy access to lake from site. 10 metre Easy set pool, very nice in the hot weather. Toilets were good and clean. manager/owner was more than happy to help with anything. stunning mountain views.

Disliked: We were travelling in a big twin axle caravan, this could be an issue if not totally confident, the roads going up to the site were at times challenging some quite steep and hairpin bends but nothing too bad for our set up (4x4 pulling a twin axle). At the end of the day your stay is in the mountains.
When we arrived the manager was surprised we had a twin axle but again we got it on site and managed to get on the pitch due to the fact we have motor movers.
The manager was very critical of pitch up which i tend to agree with as they don't tell him who or what is coming all he gets is a booking sayyin two people for 7 nights.
pitch up charged us 29euros for this. they also asked if any special requests, so we put 16amp electricity again this was not passed to the site. We have a nice pack sent to us with all the details on, why don't pitch up send the same pack to the site, just add in the size of the caravan/motor home.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent & very clean

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Malcolm E. Aug 2023

Powered grass site

Liked: Excellent, very friendly & helpful hosts
Good location & quiet
Would definitely book again

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Personnel très agréable, c'est la deuxième fois que je viens et tout…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous July 2023

Powered grass site

Liked: Personnel très agréable, c'est la deuxième fois que je viens et tout se passe toujours bien
Merci pour l'accueil

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Ascou la Forge

La Forge

Ascou

Ariège

France

09110

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

42.72411°N
1.89279°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Among the residents at the House of Wolves (half an hour’s drive) are Canadian, European and Arctic wolves, but there is also a petting zoo with pygmy goats, rabbits and guinea pigs. Other attractions include a glass tunnel taking you deep inside the pack and panning for gold in the Oriège river. The underground tunnels at the Niaux cave (40 minutes) are not illuminated, so you’ll be given a portable lamp at the start of the tour. Prepare to be impressed by the dozens of prehistoric wall paintings of bison and other animals in the Salon Noir, plus a series of red geometric signs the meaning of which continues to puzzle the experts. Check out the impressive ruins of the hilltop fortress of Château de Montségur (one hour), thought to date back to the 1600s. From here you can take in expansive views of the surrounding mountainous landscape, including the Massif de Tabe.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: EUR150.00 ($244.96) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Pool

Only park guests are authorised to use the pool.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Pool

Please note there is no lifeguard on duty.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..

Reception

Reception is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. between 06/07 and 30/08.

General

Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the campground/park is able to relet your unit/site.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
The fishing lakes are stocked with trout.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Pool

The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/06 and 01/09 (subject to weather conditions).

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of EUR100.00 ($163.31) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping Ascou la Forge have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping Ascou la Forge dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping Ascou la Forge? Among the residents at the House of Wolves (half an hour’s drive) are Canadian, European and Arctic wolves, but there is also a petting zoo with pygmy goats, rabbits and guinea pigs. … Read more