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Génat walks
Le Roc du Querquéou via the three passes
Visorando Member
9.31 mi
+3,291 ft
-3,320 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Génat (Ariège)
Despite its modest altitude (1,840 m), Roc de Querquéou offers a superb view of the many peaks of the Haute Ariège. After the beautiful climb through the woods to Col du Pla de Faradu and then Col de Lastris, you will need to redouble your efforts to climb the extremely steep ridge that leads to the summit. The return journey takes you via the Col de la Bène and the pretty pastoral site of La Grangette d'en Bas before returning to Génat.
The Génat Plateau
3.35 mi
+472 ft
-456 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Génat (Ariège)
A lovely viewpoint, a dolmen and a rural plateau.
Col de Campels via Chemin de la Teillette
3.44 mi
+741 ft
-725 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Génat (Ariège)
A lovely off-trail walk through the forest and boxwood trees.
Génat Forest - Route No. 2
4.06 mi
+961 ft
-961 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Génat (Ariège)
A pleasant family walk in a beech forest, interesting in all seasons, including for snowshoeing.
Circular route between Quié and Génat
9.10 mi
+1,864 ft
-1,850 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Génat (Ariège)
A challenging descent from the Col du Trou to Quié, followed by a ride along the mountainside before climbing back up to the Génat plateau.
From Tarascon-sur-Ariège to Junac and back
7.60 mi
+912 ft
-935 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Tarascon-sur-Ariège (Ariège)
A walk starting from Tarascon-sur-Ariège that will take you to Junac, passing through the small village of Alliat and overlooking the village of Niaux.
Pic de Bassibié via Étang d'Artax
9.37 mi
+4,144 ft
-4,114 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Gourbit (Ariège)
A magnificent hike with no major difficulties. A majestic lake and wonderful views of the Ariège Pyrenees and Andorra from Pic de Bassibié.
Artax pond loop
7.27 mi
+3,186 ft
-3,186 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Gourbit (Ariège)
A beautiful loop starting from the village of Gourbit.Passing by the Étang d'Artax (Artats), the Roc de Querquéou and the Col de Lastris.The viewpoint, at an altitude of almost 1,900 metres, is a feast for the eyes.
Gourbit circular starting from Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs
4.82 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,066 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs (Ariège)
A family hike accessible to all, including children, in an area rich in pastoral history.
This hike gives pride of place to wooded trails and highlights the waters of the Torrent de la Courbière.
Beautiful mountain views and magnificent undergrowth.
The Col d’Ussat and the Clot de la Carbonnière as seen from Ussat-les-Bains
6.31 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,631 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains (Ariège)
The Clot de la Carbonnière crowns the glacial gorge that constricts the Ariège valley just upstream of Tarascon-sur-Ariège. To reach this viewpoint above the narrowest point of the valley, you must first make your way up the charming little valley which, from Ussat, leads to the pass of the same name, then follow the ridge separating this valley from that of Ornolac. On the ascent, you have your back to the Pic de Montcalm, which peeks out through the gap in the neighbouring mountain. And the Clot de la Carbonnière offers a superb view over Tarascon and the Ariège valley.
Circular Artax via the Étang Bleu de la Courbière
12.95 mi
+5,157 ft
-5,131 ft
10h 25
Difficult
Departure from Gourbit (Ariège)
A beautiful circular starting from the small village of Gourbit. You will pass through Artax, then Pic de Bassibié and Pic de Pioulou, before descending to the Étangs Bleus de la Courbière via the Col de la Couillate. Finally, the hike ends at the Cirque d'Embans, the Cabane d'Embanels and then a climb back up to the village of Gourbit.
La Roche Ronde between Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs and Bédeilhac
5.16 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,529 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs (Ariège)
An easy hike between Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs and Bédeilhac offering a beautiful view of the valley from the Roche Ronde.
"Le Monolithe" and the summit of Roche Ronde from Rabat
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.72 mi
+1,155 ft
-1,165 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs (Ariège)
Starting from the Contrac car park in Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs, this is an accessible circular route with beautiful sights along the way.After the first climb, you will reach the architectural structure "Le Monolithe", created by students from the Toulouse School of Architecture: an unusual seat with a view over the valley. Then enjoy the panorama from the ruins of the ancient Cathar castle of La Roche Ronde, before finally descending past the Calamès Cave and its climbing site.
Col de Larnat and Col Doulent
9.20 mi
+2,051 ft
-2,028 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Larnat (Ariège)
A beautiful nature hike in the mid-mountains, starting from the small village of Larnat. The ridge passages and side traverses offer extensive panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and the Ariège valley. The entire route is on wide stony or partially grassy paths and ends on the Doulent forest road through a beautiful forest of beech and spruce trees.
This hike can be done on snowshoes, in which case it is rated as difficult.
The summit of Mentiès
6.04 mi
+3,068 ft
-3,068 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saurat (Ariège)
This gentle peak is not notable for its modest altitude but nevertheless offers a superb vantage point over the Trois Seigneurs massif, the Montagne de Tabe and far beyond. After an initial section through a beautiful beech forest, the long climb up the broad grassy ridge allows you to fully enjoy the scenery. However, you’ll need patience and perseverance, as the slope is steep from start to finish with very little respite, except at the Col de Carlong.