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Loop from the Étang de Laparan to the Refuge du Rulhe
Walker 
18.70 km
+1,272 m
-1,274 m
2 days
Moderate
Departure from Ariège
A very pretty mountain circuit with an overnight stay at the Refuge du Ruhle. The ascent is via the Coume de Varilhes, the Étangs de Fontagente and the Aston to reach the Refuge du Rulhe. The return journey will be via the beautiful Crête des Isards, the Col de la Didorte and the Cabane de Rieutort.
Laparan - La Peyre - Passerelle - Fontargente - Aston - Refuge du Rulhe
Walker 
10.15 km
+907 m
-269 m
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ariège
Please note: the approach walk along the road is the only part of the hike that is in the shade if you set off early enough in the morning. This is the only way to complete this loop. It may seem tedious, but the landscape is very beautiful.The hike can be classified as quite difficult. After the footbridge over the Ruisseau de la Coume de Varilhes, the path is not easy: steep, with steps, a paved scree slope, a ledge to cross, etc. But once you reach the top, you will be rewarded. Then the GR®T66 from the largest of the Étang de Fontagente lakes to the refuge is more of the same. This is definitely a mountain hike.
The Fontargente and Joclar ponds in a loop through the Incles Valley
Walker 16.98 km
+1,160 m
-1,156 m
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Ariège
A superb hike between the austere Aston Valley and the equally austere upper part of the Inclès Valley in Andorra. There is a succession of ponds. Don't underestimate the difficulty of this long and technical hike, especially on the Andorran side. But as a group of American hikers we met twice during the hike said, "It is gorgeous."The loop is optimised compared to other routes as it does not descend to the bottom of the Inclès Valley and does not pass by the Refuge du Ruhle. But overall, it is very well marked!
Walks near Étangs de Fontargente
Refuge du Ruhle - Col de Belh - de la Didorte - Cabane Rieutort - Laparan
Walker
8.55 km
+365 m
-1,005 m
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ariège
From the start of the hike, pay attention to the common white and red GR® T66 and GR®10 markings, as there are several crossroads and forks in the trail. Please note: the hike is in open terrain until the descent into the forest, well after the Rieutort hut.From the refuge, via the Crête des Isards and up to the Col de la Didorte, what a view! Of course, you need to be very careful on this ridge, which is often steep and jagged. But as soon as you stop, you can enjoy a 360° panorama.The steep descent to the Rieutort hut is on a narrow but safe path, offering beautiful views. The return to the road is not easy, but the path (GR®T66), although steep in places, is well marked throughout the descent.
L'Hospitalet near Andorra - Refuge des Bésines
Walker 
7.25 km
+719 m
-55 m
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (Ariège)
Part of the long route (9 stages) around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Tour des Pérics and using various marked trails,GRP® andGR® in the area.
Initial stage designed to ease you gently into the hike.
Refuge des Bésines - Refuge d'En Beys
Walker 
7.81 km
+467 m
-603 m
3h 35
Difficult
Departure from Mérens-les-Vals (Ariège)
Part of the long (9-day) itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
Refuge des Bésines - L'Hospitalet near Andorra
Walker 
7.11 km
+37 m
-700 m
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Mérens-les-Vals (Ariège)
Part of the long (9-day) itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
