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Château des Vicomtes (Saint-Girons) walks
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Moderate Walks near Château des Vicomtes (Saint-Girons)
From Sentein to the Refuge d’Eylie via the Vallée de l’Isard and the Col des Cos
8.68 mi
+3,747 ft
-2,864 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Sentein (Ariège)
First day of this trip to the Refuge d’Eylie. A day not to be underestimated.Set off from Sentein along an old track, then take the small road up to Bencarrech, joining the GRP® Tour du Biros. The GRP® in the Isard Valley crosses to the other bank via the Illa Maria footbridge. It then passes the Passerelle du Pichès on the right and begins a steep climb. From there, a PR® trail leads to the Col des Cos (mountain hut, fountain). This is followed by a tricky descent due to fallen trees blocking the path (PR®). After at least 6 hours’ walking, including breaks, with 1,200 m of ascent and 900 m of descent, the Eylie restaurant and bar is a welcome sight.