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Fontaine intermittente walks
The Croix de Millet route
Visorando Member
9.71 mi
+2,113 ft
-2,093 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Fougax-et-Barrineuf (Ariège)
Circular starting from Fontestorbes, passing through Trou du Corbeau and Croix de Millet. Shady in midsummer, which is pleasant.
The Bélesta Forest
10.14 mi
+2,106 ft
-2,116 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bélesta (Ariège)
A pleasant route, admittedly long but peaceful, which will allow you to discover the ancient Royal Forest of Bélesta, with the added bonus of a visit to the incredible intermittent fountain of Fontestorbes.
Complementary hike to: The Croix de Millet route.
Col du Figuier via the Source de Fontestorbes from Bélesta
6.76 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,634 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bélesta (Ariège)
A short walk through the forest around Bélesta, passing by the Fontaine de Fontestorbes. We start with a section of the Tour du Pays d'Olmes, continue via the Col du Figuier to rejoin the Hers Valley path for a short while, before returning to Bélesta.
Walks near Fontaine intermittente
From Montségur to Prades via the Gorges de la Frau
11.50 mi
+3,376 ft
-2,697 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Montségur (Ariège)
Montségur, the main stronghold where the Cathars took refuge whilst being hunted down by the Crusaders and the Inquisition, was besieged in 1244, and 225 Cathars who refused to renounce their faith were burnt right here, at the foot of the rocky peak. From there, networks were organised not only for escape but also for the spread of Cathar ideology, in order to evade the Inquisition.
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.