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Étangs de Fontargente walks
The Fontargente Lakes loop
Visorando Member
4.87 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,562 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ariège
A half-day tour to admire the magnificent Étangs de Fontargente and their emerald green reflections.
Circular via the Estagnol and Fontargente lakes
7.55 mi
+1,719 ft
-1,696 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ariège
This hike takes you past several clear-water lakes and visits various cirques and mountain pastures.
Circular via the Étangs de Fontargente and the Refuge de Rulhe
6.54 mi
+1,936 ft
-1,919 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ariège
Spectacular views on this circular hike to the Étangs de Fontargente lakes, returning via the Refuge de Rulhe.
Pic de la Coume d'Enfer circular from Pla de las Peyres
8.04 mi
+3,642 ft
-3,612 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ariège
A very beautiful hike, wild and rocky, with splendid views of the surrounding peaks, Andorra and the Fontargente lakes.
This isa demanding hike due to the elevation gain, with some passages that may be tricky for inexperienced hikers, and very steep slopes both uphill and downhill. GPS recommended.
Loop from the Étang de Laparan to the Refuge du Rulhe
11.62 mi
+4,173 ft
-4,180 ft
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.
The Fontargente and Joclar ponds in a loop through the Incles Valley
10.55 mi
+3,806 ft
-3,793 ft
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!
Laparan - La Peyre - Passerelle - Fontargente - Aston - Refuge du Rulhe
6.31 mi
+2,976 ft
-883 ft
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.