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Col de l'Estagnou (1217 m) walks
Tour of Donezan
Visorando Member
10.74 mi
+1,726 ft
-1,703 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rouze (Ariège)
This hike is best done at the end of October. If the weather is favourable, the "French Quebec" will dazzle you with its autumn colours. But there's nothing to stop you coming back in spring or summer. There are some beautiful views of the plateau and its villages: Rouze, Mijanes, Artigues, Le Pla, Le Puch, Quérigut and the peaks overlooking Donezan. The first half of the route follows the Vauban trail.
Tour of the villages of Donezan
12.58 mi
+2,356 ft
-2,372 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Quérigut (Ariège)
A fantastic hike in the Donezan, allowing you to discover all of its villages and rich heritage.The main difficulty of this route is its length, covering nearly 20 km.Best enjoyed in autumn, when the flamboyant colours of Donezan offer landscapes of exceptional beauty.
Walks near Col de l'Estagnou (1217 m)
Pic de Tarbesou and the Rabassoles Lakes
7.67 mi
+2,060 ft
-4,078 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Ascou (Ariège)
A beautiful hike not far from the Ascou-Pailhères resort. On the agenda are the magnificent Pic de Tarbesou viewpoint (2364m) and the three Rabassoles lakes. To spice things up, the last part requires good navigation skills to find your way.
Camporells Refuge - Lac des Bouillouses via Petit Peric
7.14 mi
+1,503 ft
-2,267 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Formiguères (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Part of the long itinerary (9 days) around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
Camporells Refuge - En Beys Refuge
6.82 mi
+1,562 ft
-2,490 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Formiguères (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second stage of the Tour Des Pérics.This stage should only be undertaken in good weather and when there is no fog.Otherwise, you must use the Visorando app or a GPS device to track your route.
⚠️ You are entering the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, where certain regulations must be observed. See practical information.
Crossing from Balcère to Les Angles
4.84 mi
+489 ft
-755 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
An easy, two-thirds shaded route suggested by a Year 3 class. Superb views to help children from the countryside discover the mountains: lake, forests.
Forges d'Orlu - Refuge d'en Beys via Naguille and La Couillade d'en Beys
7.48 mi
+4,964 ft
-1,509 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Orlu (Ariège)
Significant elevation gain over a relatively short distance. Magnificent landscapes in a very wild mountain setting. Numerous ponds along the way. A magnificent view from the Couillade d'en Beys. The effort is rewarded throughout the day.
⚠️ Stay on the marked trails: GRP® Tour de la Montagne d'Ax, as you are on the edge of or within the National Reserve.
Refuge d'en Beys - Refuge des Bésines
5.61 mi
+2,178 ft
-1,759 ft
4h 30
Difficult
Departure from Orlu (Ariège)
Amendment on 12 September 2022: new route marked on the ground, approved on Saturday 10 September 2022.Third stage of the Tour des Pérics. Day classified as difficult. Short distance but difficult terrain.The climb from the refuge d'en Beys to the passage through the Orlu Reserve (2,400 m) is difficult.The balcony path from (6) to (8) is very beautiful.
⚠️ From (S/E) to (5)you are in the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, where regulations must be observed. See practical information.
Refuge d'en Beys - Orlu via the Étang de Naguille
9.08 mi
+1,526 ft
-5,217 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Orlu (Ariège)
Fourth and final stage of the tour of the Orlu and Montagne d'Ax reserves.I have classified this stage as difficult because of the 1,650 m descent on a steep and sometimes damaged path.The view from the Couillade d'en Beys (3) to the dam (8) is magnificent.The stage begins by heading in the opposite direction to the previous day's route, taking theGR®®107and theGRP®® Tour des Pérics andGRP®® Tour des Montagnes d'Ax. At (2), be careful to turn right, west, onto theGRP®® Tour des Montagnes d'Ax, and continue until you reach the end of the four-day hike.The estimated time is underestimated: the descent is difficult on steep and degraded paths after the Couillade d'en Beys (3).
⚠️ From (S/E) to (10), you are on the edge of or within the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, where regulations must be observed. See practical information.
Refuge d'en-Beys - Barrage des Bouillouses
10.08 mi
+2,257 ft
-2,136 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Orlu (Ariège)
The second stage of this circuit is rocky at first, then more rolling. The whole thing is enchanting.The trail is well marked.
⚠️ From (S/E) to (3), you are in the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, where regulations must be observed. See practical information.
En Beys Refuge - Camporells Refuge
7.15 mi
+2,605 ft
-1,680 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Orlu (Ariège)
Part of the long itinerary (9 days) around Carlit, travelling from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
⚠️ You are entering the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, where regulations must be observed. See practical information.
