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Col du Traucadou (1318m) walks
La Cabane des Gardes, Le Bout de Touron and Le Pla des Peyres
Visorando Member
6.36 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Prayols (Ariège)
This is an easy hike, although the last part is not marked. The first part is shaded. There is a pretty cabin and beautiful views of the region.
At (5): you can extend the hike with a return trip along the ridges after Bout de Touron.
Soum de Bazillac from Prat d'Albis
10.34 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,755 ft
6h 15
Easy
Departure from Prayols (Ariège)
A pleasant hike above Foix (in Ariège), alternating between forest paths and ridge trails, with beautiful views of the plain to the north and the Pyrenees to the south.
Bout de Touron and Cabane des Gardes from Seignaux
11.26 mi
+2,802 ft
-2,792 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Montoulieu (Ariège)
A very pleasant hike in the hills of Ariège, between forest and ridges.
Bout de Touron from Cabus, Ramon locality
7.49 mi
+1,401 ft
-1,401 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saurat (Ariège)
Snowshoe hike starting from Ramon, depending on snow conditions. Be careful of road conditions; make sure you have good winter tyres (keep chains in the boot of your vehicle as a precaution). It is sometimes possible to drive to the small car park just next to the cattle grid. Fairly gentle slopes, mainly on tracks and trails, except before the summit of Bout du Touron. South-facing with a beautiful view, short section through the forest to see the Cabane des Gardes on the trail.
Walks near Col du Traucadou (1318m)
Port de Lers–Bassiès Refuge via Pas du Roc, Étang de Labant, Col Fouzès
7.46 mi
+2,927 ft
-2,493 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Suc-et-Sentenac (Ariège)
The first day takes you to the Refuge de Bassiès, passing huts, a valley, mountain passes, an old mine, a pond, and various cols and mountain passes. The stretch from the Col de las Fouzès to the Port de Bassiès is particularly beautiful.The route follows paths and tracks that are difficult due to their terrain (rock, scree, unmarked).See practical information * From (3) to (6) an unmarked path with gradients of 15% and 25%, with the presence of Patou dogs from (4). From (12) to (18) a marked path with gradients of 16% to 30%.The GPX track is necessary in places to avoid any confusion, as the route does not necessarily follow GR®, GRP® or PR® trails.Allow around 6 hours for the walk.
Bassiès-Port de Lers mountain hut via the Étang d’Alate and Mont Ceint
3.97 mi
+1,883 ft
-2,313 ft
3h 30
Difficult
Departure from Auzat (Ariège)
Before heading back, there is the option of a return trip to the Étang de Bassiès from the refuge, leaving some of your luggage at the refuge.A fairly short second stage, with two steep ascents (19% to 38%): one from the Refuge de Bassiès to the Port de Bassiès, and the even more challenging one from the Port de Saleix to the Pic de Girantès or Mont Ceint. In fact, it is a rather gruelling, up-and-down stage, classified as difficult. The ascents and descents are on challenging trails (pebbles, rocks, scree). The whole day is spent in open country with stunning panoramic views. The route passes the beautiful Étang d’Alate.The relative altitude, between 1,520 m and 2,100 m, means this day’s walk is feasible even in the height of summer.