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Ilhat - Gréoulou circular
A circular route for a family hike with wide, safe paths, starting from the village of Ilhat (from below). The outward route runs along the top of the cliff with a beautiful view to the south over the Pyrenees. The return route runs along the bottom of the cliff. A path through the woods leads to the hamlet of Gréoulou. There are many alternative paths, but some of them are dead ends! So it's best to stick to the trail.
Roquefixade Castle, Coulzonne Cave and Roquefort Waterfalls
A beautiful hike, without any real difficulty, on the heights of Roquefixade, near Foix, and at the Roquefort Waterfalls.
The first part of the hike is uphill through the woods until you reach the cliffs on the heights of Roquefixade (castle, ridge and cave) before re-entering the forest to the waterfalls and picnic tables.
Teyrac Castle - Roquefort-les-Cascades
A pleasant short hike for families with children.
No particular difficulty.
Roc des Abeilles from Roquefort-les-Cascades
Circular hike from Roquefort-les-Cascades to Roc des Abeilles via the ruins of Château de Teyrac and back via Jean de Lamic, Les Monges and Daribeau on the other side of the valley. The route passes through two impressive climbing spots with routes rated from 4 to 7c. Some fairly steep passages where you need to use your hands.
The Roquefort Waterfalls
A very short walk in the woods to discover the Roquefort waterfalls.
Lieurac - Le Bois de Mouillet circular
From hamlets to villages, forests to woods, set off to discover the hidden charms of this little corner of Ariège! Take a breather and discover a 400-year-old oak tree, small wash basins, old stone shepherds' huts (orrys), views of the Péreille Gorges... and a few steep slopes, one with a 17% gradient and another with a 20% gradient!
Cathar castle of Roquefixade
A pleasant walk in the hills above Roquefixade, near Foix. Passing by its Cathar castle and the Grotte de l'Église Catholique, used to celebrate Mass during the French Revolution.
A varied route: heath, woods and clearings.
Suitable for families, but caution is advised along the cliff ridge.
Roquefixade Castle and Coulzonne Cave
Walk through the ruins of Roquefixade Castle and the Coulzonne Cave.
The Roquefort waterfalls from Roquefixade
A beautiful hike, mostly through woods and without difficulty. Various routes are listed in a booklet available at the stopover lodge. At the start, our route is marked as No. 6.
Circular via Freychenet and Gabachou from Nalzen
Circular starting from Nalzen, climbing to the village of Freychenet, then taking the Col de la Lauze road and returning via the hamlet of Gabachou. This section of road is pleasant in wet weather at the foot of Mont Fourcat.
Circular via the Croix de Morenci at the foot of Montségur.
Hike starting from Lavelanet with a very steep climb through the woods, followed by magnificent panoramic views of Montségur Castle, to reach the Croix de Morenci and its charming metal origami bison sculptures. Beautiful view of Mont Fourcat as well.
Loop via Ivry, La Bastide-sur-l'Hers and Laroque-d'Olmes from Dreuilhe
A pleasant, easy loop with beautiful views of the surrounding hills and the Tabe massif: Pic du Soularac, Pic de Saint-Barthélémy, Pic de Girabal, Pic Galinat, Pic du Han and Mont Fourcat.
Circular Montferrier via the Freychinadel stream
A circular route starting from Montferrier, mainly through woods, with a section near the Château de Montségur and a return along the Ruisseau de Freychinadel. The route is not always well marked, so follow the trail and instructions carefully at junctions.
Between crests and rivers, a circular in Plantaurel
A circular loop in Plantaurel: greenways, woods, ridge views, the Touyre and Hers rivers, and history with the Saint-Roch Chapel and the Castella de Laroque d'Olmes. Something to satisfy all hikers.
The Roc de la Gourgue
Despite its modest altitude (1,618 m), this peak, well known to paragliders, offers a 360° panorama including the Cathar fortress of Montségur and the Montagne de Tabe. The circuit begins with a steady climb through the Bois de Montminier and continues over wide, grassy ridges that present no difficulty. On the way back, the Lac de Moulzoune and its picnic area offer a very pleasant place to stop.
Le Fourcat from La Peyregade
This hike takes you to the first peak over 2,000 metres from Toulouse, with magnificent views from the summit.
Étang de Moulzoune - Pic de Soularac - Pic de Saint-Barthélémy
Loop starting from the Étang de Moulzoune via the peaks of Soularac and Saint-Barthélémy. To be done between June and November, checking that there is no snow on the north side (visible from Lavelanet), as access would be difficult.
Pic de Saint-Barthélemy via Moulzoune
Superb viewpoint over the entire eastern part of the Pyrenees. The Pic de Saint-Barthélemy also offers an exceptional view of the plain to the north. It is easily identifiable on a clear day from the motorway...
The route combines beech forest, where the small Lac de Moulzoune nestles, two old quarries, grassy hilltops overlooking two high-altitude lakes, a small forest of mountain pines and ends with a stony ridge covered with rhododendrons.
Les Monts d'Olmes - Moulzoune and Taula circular aerial
Wide open spaces with aerial views of the Monts d'Olmes massif; reminders of an industrial past with old quarries; paths through the forest, then along ridges offering magnificent panoramic views, a small lake, two huts... Simply bliss for a family walk that everyone can enjoy!
Étang des Truites and Étang du Diable
This hike in the Tabe Massif leads to the Étang des Truites and then the Étang du Diable, both nestled beneath the Pic de Soularac and the Pic de Saint-Barthélemy, which they form part of the ascent routes for. The passage through the old talc quarries of La Porteille and Fangas adds a moving historical touch. Finally, on the way back, the Étang de Moulzoune offers a peaceful break in a magnificent setting.
Mont Fourcat via Croquié
At an altitude of 2,000 metres, Mont Fourcat is the northernmost peak of the Cirque des Monts d'Olmes. It offers a vast view of the plain to the north and a view of the entire Ariège mountain range to the south and west. Beyond that, on a clear day, you can even see the Maladetta glacier in the distance. To the east, the view plunges into the Cirque des Monts d'Olmes, dominated by the imposing Saint-Barthélemy.
You first climb through a beautiful forest and as soon as you reach the open space among the ferns and heather, which then give way to rhododendrons, broom and gispet, you can enjoy a beautiful view as you walk along a ridge formed by continuous grassy hillocks leading to the summit.
This outing is quite challenging (800 m elevation gain), but the route is entirely on very comfortable trails and tracks, hence its "medium" rating.
The Cabane des Carmilles from Les Brougues
Most of the hike takes place in the forest on easy trails. At Les Brougues, and especially at the Cabane de Carmilles, you have a beautiful view of the Pyrenees. A beautiful hike for a very hot day!
The starting point for this hike is not accessible in snowy conditions.