The “Gîtes de Ruffié” are located 3 km from the town of Foix, on the D17, towards St Pierre de Rivière and the Col des Marrous. See the map on Maps
At the Ruffié sign, follow the path down to the left, cross the bridge over the Arget, turn left, go through the white gate where you will see a sign for Les Gîtes de Ruffié. Continue until you reach the house with the arcades.
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Your arrival: From 4:00 PM. Please let us know your arrival time as soon as you know it.
Parking: Parking is easy. You can park your vehicle right in front of the gîtes (except for the ecolodge and the cottage) and leave it there safely. For the ecolodge and the cottage, a trolley is available.
Bicycle, scooter, stroller: If you arrive with equipment, please remember to bring a lock.
Baby equipment: A baby cot (with bars or travel cot) with mattress, a high chair, a potty, and a baby bathtub can be provided upon request at the time of booking. Free of charge.
Bed linen:
For the Arget and Barguillère gîtes, we can provide bed linen with beds made on arrival. This “linen rental” package is charged €14 per bed and includes a set of sheets + 1 or 2 pillowcases + 1 bolster case. Please specify at the time of booking. Bath and hand towels are not provided.
For the ecolodge and the cottage, bed linen and towels are provided.
Independence:
Our gîtes are located within our large house but are fully independent, with separate entrances.
The Arget gîte (single-storey) opens onto a covered terrace with garden furniture, table, and barbecue.
For the Barguillère gîte (the largest, upstairs), we have installed a private marquee in the park with garden furniture and a barbecue.
The ecolodge and the cottage, located at the back of the park, each have a private terrace.
Waste sorting: Waste sorting is mandatory.
- A compost bucket is provided and should be emptied into the compost bin located next to the stone staircase.
- Packaging: Along the access path to the property, you will find yellow-lid containers for all packaging. Please dispose of items without bags.
- Non-recyclable waste: A container with a green lid marked “Gite.fr” is available for non-recyclable waste.
- Glass and magazines: Please leave them on site; we will take care of disposal.
Health:
The Ariège Valleys Hospital (emergency services) is located 11 km from the property. The nearest medical center and pharmacy are 2 km away.
Out-of-hours medical service: dial 3966.
Ariège also has a High Mountain Gendarmerie Unit (PGHM) for mountain rescue operations.
Food markets:
Every Friday morning in Foix from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM:
- Halle aux Grains: fresh products (poultry, deli meats, fish)
- Halle Saint-Volusien: fruits and vegetables
- All day (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM), Allées de Villote: various goods (clothing, shoes, leather goods, household items)
Craft market: Wednesdays and Thursdays during summer, all day.
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