On the borders of the Pyrénées-Orientales, Aude and Ariège, starting from Odelló

Reach the hamlet of Odelló from Puyvalador via Réal on the D32E. Car park in the centre of the hamlet.
“The walk is straightforward as far as the Refuge Oller.”

(S/E) Follow the^GR® de Pays Tour du Capcir trail. You’ll reach the Abri du Becet shortly after a right-hand bend.

(1) Carry on past the gate (not electrified) used to keep free-roaming cows out. After a left-hand bend, leave the wide track and take a path on the left. Stay on this path until you reach the Oller refuge.

(2) At the Refuge Oller, at an altitude of 1,800 metres, enjoy a magnificent view overlooking Puyvalador and its lake, with the vista stretching as far as the ski slopes at Les Angles. It is from the refuge that the main part of the hike begins.
The path climbs steeply, which is why this walk is classified as difficult. You’ll come to a fork in the path.

(3) At this fork, there are no longer any signs indicating the Tour du Capcir walk. Stay on the old^GRP® route, which heads left, even when the red and yellow markings are no longer visible. These have been painted over in grey. Further on, ignore a path to the right and continue uphill. Shortly afterwards, the path turns eastwards to reach a fork at around 2,150 m.

(4) Turn left and take a barely visible path through the vegetation. At the end of this flat path, facing due north, a wire fence marks the boundary between the departments. Then follow the fence down to the left until you reach the other two fences, marking the boundaries of the three departments. There is a passageway between the fences, which are not electrified.

(5) The marked stone is in Ariège. To head back down, follow the trail in the opposite direction to return to the car park (S/E).

The Abri du Becet and the Refuge Oller provide shelter and basic survival supplies in case of an emergency.

Dogs are allowed on this walk, provided they are kept on a lead.