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Ariège (rivière) walks
From Notre-Dame des Bois to Clermont-le-Fort
Visorando Member
8.94 mi
+951 ft
-938 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Clermont-le-Fort (Haute-Garonne)
This hike is based on the route published by SICOVAL "Circular walk from Notre-Dame des Bois", which I modified at the end.
The Ariège from bottom to top
8.64 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,060 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Clermont-le-Fort (Haute-Garonne)
A very varied hike, combining bucolic trails along the Ariège river and aerial passages on the cliffs. Very little tarmac, lots of trails, beautiful views of the plains and the Pyrenees.The hike ends with a visit to the charming village of Clermont-le-Fort.
The hillsides of Pamiers via the Abbaye de Cailloup
5.92 mi
+656 ft
-650 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Pamiers (Ariège)
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.
Venerque - Clermont le Fort circular, off the beaten track
6.80 mi
+482 ft
-486 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Venerque (Haute-Garonne)
This is a walk with two faces: the first part is "aerial", on the right bank, from Vénerque to Clermont-le-Fort, with elevation changes and a landscape stretching as far as the eye can see, along paths that are rarely used (except by trail runners); the second part, on the left bank, is completely "peaceful", winding between the lake, riverbanks and the peaceful neighbourhoods of Le Vernet.
Cintegabelle dovecote circular loop
8.66 mi
+551 ft
-564 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cintegabelle (Haute-Garonne)
This route around Cintegabelle combines the charm of the banks of the Ariège and Grand Hers rivers with the beauty of the panorama from the crests of the hills. The view of the Pyrenees gradually opens up as you walk, and the village emerges in the foreground.
The woods of Bonnac
4.98 mi
+607 ft
-607 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bonnac (Ariège)
A lovely, easy walk through the beautiful woods above Bonnac. You can finish with a swim in the Ariège. The route is well maintained and clearly marked in yellow.
Laurède circular loop
4.30 mi
+322 ft
-318 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Cintegabelle (Haute-Garonne)
A pleasant route between the river and hillsides in the commune of Cintegabelle. It allows you to enjoy the Ariège river, then offers magnificent views of the Lauragais crops, as well as the plain below and the Pyrenees in the distance.
Circular loop above Les Cabannes
5.71 mi
+1,759 ft
-1,759 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Les Cabannes (Ariège)
Circular route from Les Cabannes station. Beautiful views of the valley and varied surroundings.
Circular Riverotte in Clermont-le-Fort
2.25 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Clermont-le-Fort (Haute-Garonne)
A stone's throw from Toulouse, this is a short, easy route with views of the village and the cliff reflected in the pond, or the Ariège waterfalls.The walk takes less than an hour and is almost completely flat, but it can last a long time if you like to "caress the reeds, leaf through the ponds and cry Rimbaud" or simply contemplate the ducks, egrets and herons or picnic with your feet in the water, sun cream at hand.
Circular route starting from Lacroix-Falgarde
4.45 mi
+397 ft
-397 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lacroix-Falgarde (Haute-Garonne)
A short hike starting from Lacroix-Falgarde, which follows the right bank of the Ariège, takes a small path climbing up to the Balandra hill, and descends through the Vignasse valley to the Goyrans ramier
Ax-les-Thermes - Mérens via the Chemin de Llatta
8.43 mi
+3,563 ft
-2,087 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ax-les-Thermes (Ariège)
First challenging stage of discovery in a preserved environment.
Basic map reading and orienteering skills are required.
The GPX track on Visorando or on a GPS device is very useful from the start and at the numerous junctions.
It is entirely possible to shorten the route if necessary: see practical information.
Sentier des Coteaux in Pamiers
9.04 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,076 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pamiers (Ariège)
A lovely walk along the ridges of the hills, taking walkers on a journey of discovery through the Terrefort de Pamiers. This stretch of hills, with its woods and fords, offers vast panoramic views of Pamiers and the Pyrenees and, despite the sections on the road, provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the area.
The Croix de Saint-Sauveur as seen from Foix station
5.65 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,122 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Foix (Ariège)
A walk through the land of Gaston Fébus, former Count of Foix, along the Ariège. After an enjoyable climb “in the land of the elves” amongst the moss-covered rocks, you reach two rural hamlets, where time seems to have stood still, then the ridge and its viewpoints over the Pyrenees.
(!) There appear to be restrictions on access. Message from a user on 28 February 2025. Hike not recommended.
From Ax-les-Thermes to the Prat Redoun refuge
9.35 mi
+3,701 ft
-115 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Ax-les-Thermes (Ariège)
This hike forms the first stage of a five-day route between Ax-les-Thermes and La Tour-de-Carol. This first stage presents no difficulty unless weather conditions are poor. The start is at Ax railway station, where you follow the road and then a very pretty path that climbs up into the mountains to reach an unstaffed but very comfortable refuge.
This walk is only suitable for hikers accustomed to high-altitude mountain terrain and confident in navigating.
From Ax-les-Thermes to La Tour de Carol
45.50 mi
+13,317 ft
-11,549 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Ax-les-Thermes (Ariège)
This beautiful Pyrenean hike takes five days; it is intended for hikers accustomed to high-altitude mountain terrain and confident in navigating. It does not present any major difficulties – the route is straightforward – but you do need to be comfortable in high-altitude mountain terrain.
The idea behind this hike is to set off from one railway station and head to another, thus completing a circular route easily without needing a car.
Climb up the slopes of the Tabe massif from Les Cabannes
8.43 mi
+3,366 ft
-3,369 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Les Cabannes (Ariège)
A beautiful but challenging hike in the mid-mountain range, along little-used paths through unspoilt countryside, offering lovely views over the Ariège Valley and the surrounding mountains. Directly accessible by TER from Toulouse.
From Mérens-les-Vals to Étang de Pédourrés via Étang de Couard
6.55 mi
+4,052 ft
-400 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Mérens-les-Vals (Ariège)
The first stage of the journey! We leave the village of Mérens-les-Vals to reach Étang de Pédourès via the rugged slopes of the Ariège mountains; the scenery is magnificent and very wild. The main difficulty lies between the Étang de Comte and the Étang de Couard, where the well-marked path follows a very long and at times arduous scree slope; once you reach the Étang de Couard, the beauty of the scenery makes up for the hard work.
From L’Hospitalet-près-l’Andore to Mérens-les-Vals via Porteille des Bésines
10.31 mi
+3,353 ft
-4,577 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (Ariège)
A hike from station to station with 900 m of ascent and nearly 1,300 m of descent, passing through the Refuge des Bésines and the eponymous Porteille, and following theGR®107CandGR®10trails.
The church at Axiat and Lordat Castle as seen from Luzenac Garanou station
6.47 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,506 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Garanou (Ariège)
From the railway tracks to the peaks of the Ariège! Setting off from Luzenac station, escape on a unique trail amidst the cool mountain streams, shady forests and the majestic ruins of Lordat Castle. A circular route combining nature and history, accessible by train.