Circular route via Lacourt – Lastès – Erp

Discover Lastès with a beautiful view of the Ariège mountains – a very pleasant 3- to 4-hour hike.

Details

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.93 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 382 m
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    Descent: - 382 m

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    Highest point: 733 m
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    Lowest point: 425 m

Description of the walk

Park just after the bridge over the Salat, on the right bank next to the cemetery.

(S/E) Take the small road that climbs to the right of the tunnel exit.
Continue uphill and ignore the road leading down to La Ribère (no entry sign).
The road turns into a track and passes behind a house.

(1) At the Lastès or Araux junction, turn sharply left towards Lastès (small, clearly visible sign).

(2) Reach Lastès and take a stroll around this hamlet, which is still inhabited and offers a beautiful view of Mont Valier. Go past Azerènes by about thirty metres.

(3) Set off again, turning left onto a small path (not shown on the map). At the junction with the road, turn right. Head towards Erp.

(4) : Arrive at Erp Serrelongue near the town hall.
Turn sharply right then left and follow the small road that zigzags under the village hall. Leave the tarmac road leading to the houses and continue along the track.
You’ll reach a crossroads of paths in front of Coume Guillem. Follow the route marked in yellow with signs attached to the trees, turning left.

(5) Head slightly left, passing over a pine forest.
The path overlooks a pretty house; the markings are faint and the path is little used. Further on, at a bend, take the path branching off to the right.

(6) Continue along this descending path, which is well marked with a few yellow markers.
“An abandoned car signals your return to civilisation.”

(7): You arrive at the hamlet of Chunaut with its tower, the remains of a castle, clearly visible.
After the wash house, head straight down. Pass a house on the left and find the path on the left before a white gate. The path descends steeply to Lacourt.

(8) On reaching Lacourt, walk past the church, along the edge of the cemetery and on to the car park (A/D).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 426 m - Car park near the bridge over the Salat
  2. 1 : km 2.62 - alt. 615 m - Lastès-Araux junction
  3. 2 : km 3.8 - alt. 717 m - Lastès
  4. 3 : km 4.14 - alt. 729 m - Path
  5. 4 : km 5.63 - alt. 617 m - Erp Serrelongue
  6. 5 : km 6.16 - alt. 670 m - Crossroads of trails
  7. 6 : km 6.96 - alt. 632 m - Path
  8. 7 : km 8.08 - alt. 518 m - Chunaut
  9. 8 : km 8.51 - alt. 442 m - Lacourt
  10. S/E : km 8.93 - alt. 426 m - Car park near the bridge over the Salat

Notes

The path passes through somewhat neglected areas and there may be fallen trees blocking the way after a period of strong winds or snowfall.
This was the case during the winter of 2019/2020, but the trees have been cleared, thanks to the local council or the kind neighbours.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 12063033

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy and very pleasant walk (despite the tarmac section between Lastès and Serrelongue, which is fortunately very quiet), thanks to its varied terrain and the many scenic viewpoints. Don’t hesitate to climb the Chunaut tower.
I did it in the opposite direction, without any trouble reversing the directions. But a correction is needed regarding the duration: 2 hours 20 minutes is plenty if you walk at a comfortable pace without rushing! So if you want to extend your route, you can combine this walk with a circular loop starting from Lastès, from where the walks towards the Col d’Ayens are well signposted.

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Dahu l’Arthropode
Dahu l’Arthropode

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk, easy in all weathers.
Suggested corrections:

  • Just a 3-hour walk at a leisurely pace, without straining, for untrained walkers.
  • Between points 5 and 6, you can easily avoid a short stretch of road and a private property by taking a small path (visible on the map) that runs just above and rejoins the route a little further on.

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Chicorée
Chicorée

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It’s a bit of a long drive for my liking, but the view of the hamlet of Lastès is lovely, as is the view of the mountains

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User 6033474

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The directions aren't clear enough.
A lot of back and forth to find the route

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Franck_MV
Franck_MV

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk

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PATRICE31800
PATRICE31800

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello everyone
I went on this walk in lovely weather, and I’d like to point out two small things: there is a sign for Lastès/Araux just after the house, but you need to go to the second sign to turn off towards Lastès (1). Another small point: at Chunaut (7), go straight on as indicated; I’d add that you should continue along the concrete track and follow the village path (through the grass) until you reach the tarmac, then take the village path to the right and head down to Lacourt. Otherwise, a superb hike, very pleasant with lovely views of the surrounding mountains, and the pretty little village of Lastès. Thank you for introducing us to this beautiful route.

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