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Puig Carlit
Visorando Member
9.36 mi
+3,123 ft
-3,123 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A classic in the Eastern Pyrenees, this route takes you to the highest point in the department (2,921 metres), passing by more than a dozen small mountain lakes.
Tour of the lakes and ascent of Carlit (optional)
8.13 mi
+1,962 ft
-1,939 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Part of the long route (9 days) around Carlit, travelling from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
Lacs des Bouillouses and Carlit pond loop
6.13 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,138 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A beautiful hike in the eastern Pyrenees, about thirty kilometres from Villefranche-sur-Conflent. The site is superb, nicknamed the "Canadian Pyrenees", and you can see horses roaming free. The main loop takes 2½ hours, but you can add an extra hour to see a few more ponds and pass by the foot of Pic Carlit. It's well worth it.
Pic Carlit and tour of the 12 lakes
9.41 mi
+3,100 ft
-3,094 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Inspired by the hike called "Puig Carlit" on Visorando, this new description takes into account the "one-way" system around the summit that was put in place two years ago. Major work carried out during this period has replaced the haphazard markings and created a well-marked path for the descent from the summit. It is essential to respect the one-way system (for the safety of walkers), which avoids difficult crossings in rocky, exposed passages where it is necessary to use your hands. The overcrowding in the area prompted us to look for an end to the route off the beaten track, so that we would no longer encounter hikers every 20 metres. What a crowd on 4 September! But we understand the enthusiasm for this wonderful mountain range, where there is something to see in every direction.
Tour of Carlit
65.26 mi
+17,405 ft
-17,497 ft
9 days
Difficult
Departure from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (Ariège)
Long itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.Two possible variations to modify the circuit: from 9 stages to 7 stages
Ascent of the Carlit: 1 day and return to Les Bouillouses Return via the Lanoux lake: 1 extra day, passing by the foot of the Carlit and the Bésines refuge, or direct return from Porté to L'Hospitalet.
Hike completed in July-August 2017
Walks near Estany de Sobirans
Lac des Bouillouses - Mas de Franc
11.51 mi
+1,509 ft
-2,989 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Part of the long (9-day) itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Tour des Pérics and using various marked trails.
From Les Bouillouses to Le Carlit, then on to the Cabane du Rouzet
8.29 mi
+3,248 ft
-2,434 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Le Carlit is the highest peak in the Pyrénées-Orientales at 2,921 m. It’s a site visited by hundreds of people every summer, but generally most are content to do the Bouillouses–Carlit round trip.
This first stage invites you to include this summit and to finish the stage in the area around the Cabane du Rouzet after walking alongside the large Étang de Lanoux.
Classified as difficult due to the ascent of Puig Carlit and its steep descent on the Étang de Lanoux side.
Barrage des Bouillouses - Camporells Refuge
7.75 mi
+3,028 ft
-2,241 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Modification on 12 September 2022: addition of the Petit Péric ascent validated on Thursday 8 September 2022.This first stage of the Tour des Pérics is enhanced by beautiful landscapes.It offers a taste of the mountain scenery that will be encountered during these four days.Vehicles must be left in the free car park. See the practical information section*.In summer, you must take a paid shuttle bus to Lac des Bouillouses. See the practical information section **.
Please note: from (8), you must have the GPX track or a very good sense of direction to attempt the ascent of Petit Peric.
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.
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.
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 - 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.
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.
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