Alins walks

Third stage passing through the highest point in Andorra: Pic de Comapedrosa. A high-mountain stage with no particular difficulties apart from the climb to Portella de Baiau over scree and the descent along the somewhat exposed ridge of Pic de Comapedrosa.

Second stage of the route around Étang de Soulcem. A beautiful high-mountain stage with no major difficulties, despite the Port de Baiau pass, which is impressive and very steep towards the end but poses no real danger if you remain cautious. This is followed by a descent into the valley before climbing back up to spend the night at the unmanned Les Fonts refuge, a typical Andorran refuge with iron beds, a fireplace and an outdoor water point. The view over the Andorran valley is splendid and restful after the exertions of the day.

The fourth stage is in the high mountains, easier than the previous two, allowing you to reduce your effort. Many trails through forests and woodlands make for a more bucolic and enjoyable hike. This stage presents no technical difficulties, but orientation and following the route are complicated due to numerous crossings and intersections of hiking trails. It is essential to have a hiking app and the GPX track to avoid getting lost.

The Riufret is the mountain route to the 3,000-metre peaks of the Ariège. Wild, impressive, rugged but supremely authentic. With a bit of luck, you may have some wonderful encounters and come across a few ibex.

A day-long hike taking you to an altitude of almost 3,000 metres and offering splendid views of the French and Spanish Pyrenees. The hike starts in the valley at 1,926 m and gradually climbs to the peak at 2,902 m. Plan to spend the day with a picnic on the banks of the Soucarrane lake, which is very pleasant in good weather. Please note that some sections along the ridges are not recommended for people who are prone to vertigo.

This high-altitude walk through a high-mountain landscape can also be turned into a short educational outing. The short journey back in time takes you to the orris at the bottom of the Soulcem valley on the border with Andorra and Spain. The numerous small dry-stone summer dwellings bear witness to the intense pastoral activity in the valley.

Accessible via a route that takes climbers to the Pointe de Roumazet, this little-known pond is well worth a visit due to the uniqueness of its setting. Overhung by two sloping peaks shaped like gigantic horns, it is surrounded by scree slopes laden with iron ore, which explains the red colour of its waters. The aquatic plants lining its banks are a vivid fluorescent green, and the white deposit left on the stones by the stream flowing out of it (thus justifying its name, Riou Blanc) completes the palette of bright colours in this landscape that is both wild and intimate. The route, starting from Soulcem, first takes you to the Étang de Roumazet. Just before reaching it, turn right onto the path leading to the Port de Roumazet; you must then leave this path to follow the Riou Blanc upstream to the pass that overlooks the small plateau where the Étang Rouge de Riou Blanc is nestled.

In the large glacial cirque of Soulcem, this hike allows you to discover several high-altitude lakes with crystal-clear waters and sumptuous mineral landscapes that make you forget the considerable effort required, both on the way up and down. On the way back, a few horses of the Mérens breed and the magnificent Orris du Carla provide a pleasant end to the day.

A beautiful walk in the heart of the Soulcem valley to discover the crystal-clear waters of the Étang de Médécourbe.

Set in the vast glacial cirque of Soulcem, this walk takes you past several high-altitude lakes with crystal-clear waters and sumptuous rocky landscapes that make you forget the considerable effort required, both on the ascent and the descent. On the way back, a few Mérens horses and the magnificent Orris du Carla sheep provide a pleasant end to the walk. A minimum level of physical fitness is required for this mountain hike.

This beautiful Pyrenean route follows trails through Ariège, Catalonia and Andorra; it forms a lovely circular route around the Étang de Soulcem, the starting point of the hike. Accommodation is available, but these are unstaffed mountain huts. It is therefore advisable to bring a tent in case the huts are full or if bad weather forces you to stop.

First stage of the 3-day hike that is circular and loops around the Étang de Soulcem. This beautiful, long stage will take us into Catalonia, first passing by small lakes and then through the Port de Bouet, through gentle high-mountain landscapes, over the grassy, undulating slopes of the Ariège and then Catalonia; we finally reach the unmanned Josep M. Monfort Baiau refuge, which is in perfect condition and offers safe shelter (sleeps 9).

A beautiful hike in the Mounicou Valley (Soulcem) that invites you to contemplate four little-visited lakes.The goal of the day is to discover the four Picot lakes! While the first two are rather unremarkable, thethird andfourth have a charm that strikes you as soon as you see them and rewards you for your efforts.

A beautiful two-day route through magnificent mountain scenery. Thirteen lakes are on the itinerary, with the added bonus of a short chairlift ride on the second day. Enough to satisfy even the most demanding hikers.

A magnificent hike in the upper Ariège in a spectacular setting. On the agenda for the day are the Etangs du Picot and the two Etangs Fourcat, which quickly make you forget the intense effort required during the climb.