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Col de la Coumeille de l'Ours walks
The Pic de Tarbésou and Étangs de Rabassoles loop
Visorando Member
8.00 mi
+2,661 ft
-2,631 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ascou (Ariège)
A circular hike around the Étangs de Rabassoles lakes via the Pic de Tarbésou (2,364 metres), which offers magnificent views of the surrounding 2,000-metre peaks.
The Pic de Tarbésou loop
6.71 mi
+2,388 ft
-2,388 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ascou (Ariège)
This summit is a magnificent viewpoint overlooking much of the Aude, the Pyrénées-Orientales and the Ariège. This ridge walk takes you to the Étang Noir and Étang Bleu lakes. These lakes are bordered by small pine groves where you can relax.
Pic de Tarbésou and Étang Noir from Col de Pailhères
5.24 mi
+2,087 ft
-2,073 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ascou (Ariège)
An easy hike from the Col de Pailhères. Magnificent 360° panorama from the summit of Tarbésou (2,364 m), then descent into a slightly more mineral landscape towards the Étang Noir de Rabassoles. The climb up to the Col de la Coumeilles de l'Ours is fairly quick, then a gentle descent back to the Col de Pailhères through the mountain pines.
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.
Pic de Tarbesou from the Restanque car park
8.45 mi
+3,192 ft
-3,192 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Mijanès (Ariège)
Peak accessible from the car park before La Restanque, with a view of the Dent d'Orlu.See practical information ¹GPX track highly recommended.
Pic de Tarbésou from the Mijanès ski resort
9.49 mi
+2,999 ft
-2,982 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Mijanès (Ariège)
The Pic de Tarbésou circular route, starting from the Mijanès ski resort, passing by:Étang de Rabassoles,Étang Noir,Étang Bleu,the Col de la Coumeille de l'Ours,Pic de TarbésouReturn via the Crête de Mounégou.
The Pic de Tarbesou via the Coumeille de l’Ours then the Col de l’Egue
8.36 mi
+3,077 ft
-3,048 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Mijanès (Ariège)
Five lakes to see, a peak to climb and two passes to cross on this walk.
This hike is classified as difficult because the descent from the Col de l’Egue is very challenging with a steep gradient.
The route is accurate. Do not cut the bends. Zone Natura 2000 site: specific rules apply.
Signposting in good condition (18 July 2021). There are very few directional posts.
Allow at least 5 hours’ walking time. Marked in yellow / red and yellow.