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House of the Orlu wolves

Just 15 km from your "La Marmotte" campsite, the Maison des Loups d'Orlu welcomes you from April to November to a seven-hectare park.

With 40,000 visitors a year, this park is now one of the most famous in the Ariège. The Maison des Loups offers visitors a chance to discover this magnificent animal, and to learn more about the species and its way of life.

Several species of wolf live in the exceptional park: from Canada - from Europe - from Poland - from the Alaskan tundra - from the Arctic. Each has its own specific characteristics. They are

in semi-liberty in vast enclosures, benefiting from an exceptional natural environment. You'll be able to observe the animals from observation points (wooden lookout towers) or from the viewing tunnel, bringing you as close as possible to the pack so you can see the differences and similarities between the individuals and their behaviour, which is very similar to that of the wild.

+ more info The park is privately owned and receives no subsidies, so it can operate completely independently. By visiting the park, you are helping to keep it running smoothly. It is also your loyalty that has enabled the park to evolve since its creation.

House of wolves in Orlu
House of wolves in Orlu

Since 1996, the Maison des Loups has been committed to developing the space for the well-being and comfort of the wolves. It has also been possible to provide more activities to give visitors even more information.

In 1998, after the arrival of the Canadian wolves, the 3 little pigs area was opened to the youngest visitors. Then in 1999, three educational trails were created: botanical, tracking and ornithological, in parallel with the arrival of other wolves.

In 2011, thanks to the park's success, Mr Seguin's farm has been created, as well as trail workshops (moulding animal footprints) and gold panning (panning for gold), the construction of the vision tunnel and even more wolves welcomed into the park. Every year, the wolf house evolves for your enjoyment.

The barefoot trail opens up new sensations thanks to the different textures of the path. A shady terrace welcomes you for picnics on the banks of the Oriège. This gold-bearing river (which contains gold) has given its names to two downstream villages: Orlu and Orgeix.

This pleasant visit will allow you to discover the beauty of the surrounding countryside before returning to your mobile home at camping la marmotte.
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