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Gare d'Andorre-L'Hospitalet walks
Pédourès Pond and Siscar Pond loop.
Visorando Member
8.80 mi
+3,310 ft
-3,304 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (Ariège)
A beautiful hike in Haute Ariège, at the gateway to Andorra. The route includes five lakes and small lakes in a high mountain landscape dotted with streams.
From L’Hospitalet-près-l’Andore to Mérens-les-Vals via Porteille des Bésines
10.31 mi
+3,353 ft
-4,577 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (Ariège)
A hike from station to station with 900 m of ascent and nearly 1,300 m of descent, passing through the Refuge des Bésines and the eponymous Porteille, and following theGR®107CandGR®10trails.
Puig de Coma d'Or loop from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre
14.68 mi
+5,115 ft
-5,115 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (Ariège)
A magnificent, demanding day hike in the high mountains towards Puig de Coma d'Or (2,826 m), offering a splendid 360° panorama of the Catalan, Ariège and Andorran Pyrenees. Loop starting from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre station, directly accessible by TER from Toulouse.
An overnight stay at the Refuge des Bésines is possible to split this demanding hike into two less difficult hikes.
Walks near Gare d'Andorre-L'Hospitalet
L'Hospitalet near Andorra - Refuge des Bésines
4.50 mi
+2,359 ft
-180 ft
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.
Porté Puymorens - Refuge des Bésines
10.33 mi
+3,419 ft
-1,919 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Porté-Puymorens (Pyrénées-Orientales)
It is part of the long (9-day) itinerary around the Carlit, travelling from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
Refuge des Bésines - Barrage des Bouillouses
10.15 mi
+2,152 ft
-2,434 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mérens-les-Vals (Ariège)
Modification on 12 September 2022: validated on Sunday 11 September 2022.
Fourth and final stage of the Tour Des Pérics. The scenery is consistently stunning.
This is a fairly long stage, with cars being collected by shuttle buses.
See practical information on the Tour des Pérics.
Refuge des Bésines - Refuge d'En Beys
4.85 mi
+1,532 ft
-1,978 ft
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
4.42 mi
+121 ft
-2,297 ft
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.
Refuge des Bésines - Refuge d'en Beys
8.43 mi
+3,015 ft
-3,435 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Mérens-les-Vals (Ariège)
The third stage takes you through Cerdagne, in the Eastern Pyrenees.The return trip along the ridge (3) to (4) should be done in the absence of fog, rain or frost.I have classified this hike as difficult due to the ridge crossing from (4) to (5) and the descent through the rocks from the Faury pond (10) to the En Beys refuge (E).There are numerous places to stop for a break at the lakes along the way.Be careful of the multiple marked trails:GR®®10-GR®®107-GR®®107-GR®®107(variant) andGRP®® Tour des Pérics -GRP®® Tour des Montagnes d'Ax. Follow the description, the GPX track and the signs on the ground carefully.
⚠️ From (8) to (E)you are in the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, where regulations must be observed. See practical information.
Ascent to the Refuge du Rulhe from the Cascade des Escaliers (Mérens)
6.01 mi
+3,727 ft
-1,260 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Mérens-les-Vals (Ariège)
First day’s hike to the Refuge du Rulhe.With a 1,000 m elevation gain over 5.5 km, the average gradient of the climb to the Pyramide de Lherbés is 18%. IBP difficulty rating = 105 (“very difficult” for a hiker of average fitness).Allow 6½ hours with a light rucksack.This day takes place in the high mountains, far from any roads, tracks, etc.The landscapes and environments you’ll pass through are majestic.
From the Juclar Refuge to Pas de la Case
9.19 mi
+1,762 ft
-2,421 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Canillo (Andorra)
This third stage of the route linking Ax-les-Thermes to Latour de Carol takes you to Pas de la Case… and its hotels and refreshment stops; it is an easy, somewhat long stage that takes place at altitude, mainly along the gentle, grassy ridges of Andorra, but without any difficulty. It is best to tackle this stage in good weather, as landmarks can be misleading, especially if fog sets in.
From Pas de la Case to the Joaquim Folch i Girona Refuge
8.68 mi
+4,058 ft
-3,114 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Porta (Pyrénées-Orientales)
The fourth stage of the route linking Ax-les-Thermes to Latour-de-Carol. A beautiful high-mountain stage with no significant difficulties but featuring some elevation gain.
This stage sets off from Pas de la Case, followed by two small passes and then, a little further down, the Portella Blanca – the ‘white gate’ – which opens onto the descent into the Engaït valley before a final pass. It ends with the descent to the Jhaquim Floch i Girona refuge, which is in poor condition but offers a safe shelter.
From the Pra Redoun Refuge to the Juclar Refuge
5.47 mi
+2,884 ft
-1,168 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Savignac-les-Ormeaux (Ariège)
The second stage of the “Ax-les-Thermes to Latour-de-Carol” route; this is a beautiful high-mountain stage with magnificent scenery. Favourable weather is recommended.
This route follows a path which is initially very poorly signposted, climbing steeply towards the first pass, the Col de Behl, before reaching the Refuge de Ruhle, then the beautiful ascent to the Col de Juclar and finally the descent into Andorra towards the manned refuge of the same name.