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L'Étang Bleu

This high-altitude hike gives you an exact view of the high mountains of the Ariège and their perched ponds. This small pond in a peaceful setting has an immediate charm.
Moderator's warning as of 22/03/2021: Caution! in snowy conditions, very tricky passage; see reviews
The Fontargente Lakes loop

A half-day tour to admire the magnificent Étangs de Fontargente and their emerald green reflections.
Artax pond loop

A beautiful loop starting from the village of Gourbit.
Passing through the Etang d'Artax (Artats), the Roc de Querquéou and the Col de Lastris.
The viewpoint, approaching 1900m, is a feast for the eyes.
The Pic des Trois Seigneurs loop

A circular walk in a magnificent landscape bathed in a calm and soothing atmosphere. This loop will delight lovers of peace and quiet as well as those wishing to reconnect with nature.
Pic de Cabanatous - Étang d'Alate

This hike, accessible to all, offers a taste of the high mountains. After the Étang de Labant, the route leads to the Pic de Cabanatous, a marvellous lookout point over the Étangs de Bassiès and beyond to the great summits of the Ariège. On the way back, the Étang d'Alate is the perfect place to stop for a break before heading back to the Port de Saleix, a very important ancient communication route that facilitated trade between the Couserans and Vicdessos regions.
Appy Pond

A short, pleasant half-day hike in spring to the Étang d'Appy and its cirque.
Bassiès ponds

The granite cirque of Bassiès, near the Montcalm massif, is impressive for its size and its lakes. It is accessed from the right bank of the steeply-sided Bassiès stream via a comfortable but steep path that passes through a beautiful forest before coming out onto a rocky outcrop that marks the first lake. The descent is on the other bank, which is just as steep, following a well-maintained stony mule track.
The Artigue waterfalls

A gentle walk to the Artigue waterfalls.
Ars waterfall and Guzet lake

Loop starting from Alus-Les-Bains with varied landscapes. Hike to be undertaken after the snow has completely disappeared (check in advance). Several passages through peat, in the middle of streams and avalanche corridors.
The Étang de Comte loop

A lovely half-day family walk to the Étang de Comte via the Jasse du Mourguillou.
The Izourt Pond

A beautiful hike ending at the Étang d'Izourt with a stunning view. The Étang d'Izourt is a dam lake with a tragic history (read about it on the commemorative plaque).
There are two paths you can take to get to the Étang d'Izourt: the left bank or the right bank of the stream. The outward journey is on the right bank of the Arties stream and the return journey is on the left bank.
Roquefixade Castle and Coulzonne Cave

Walk through the ruins of Roquefixade Castle and the Coulzonne Cave.
Le belvédère du Couserans
De ruelles en sentiers, cet itinéraire conduira le promeneur de Saint-Lizier au Montcaliver, belvédère sur l'ensemble des vallées couserannaises et les splendides sommets dominés par le seigneur du Couseran: le mont Vallier.
The Mas-d'Azil dolmens trail

Le Mas-d'Azil is a site rich in prehistoric remains. This trail takes in three very well-preserved dolmens, while offering a fine view of the Ariège Pyrenees and surrounding hills.
The hillsides of Pamiers via the Abbaye de Cailloup

A short hike that starts on the banks of the Ariège before climbing the hills. There are breathtaking views of Pamiers, the Pyrenees and the Plantaurel hills.
Around Cadarcet
A peaceful walk through a small village, between fields, woods and village paths, easily accessible from the greenway. A circular route with easy parking in front of the village school/town hall.
The Goutets irises
This circuit provides access to the dry stone hamlet of Les Orris. It is a magnificent pastoral village, used for summer grazing, set in lush green surroundings opposite the Pic des Trois Seigneurs. The hamlet of Les Goutets was used from the 1800s until around 1950.
Puig de Coma d'Or loop from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre

A magnificent, demanding day hike in the high mountains towards Puig de Coma d'Or (2,826 m), offering a splendid 360° panorama of the Catalan, Ariège and Andorran Pyrenees. Loop starting from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre station, directly accessible by TER from Toulouse.
An overnight stay at the Refuge des Bésines is possible to split this demanding hike into two less difficult hikes.
Tour of Carlit
Long itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.Two possible variations to modify the circuit: from 9 stages to 7 stages
Ascent of the Carlit: 1 day and return to Les Bouillouses Return via the Lanoux lake: 1 extra day, passing by the foot of the Carlit and the Bésines refuge, or direct return from Porté to L'Hospitalet.
Hike completed in July-August 2017