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In Tarascon-sur-Ariège, take the D8 towards Vicdessos. Before entering Vicdessos, turn left onto the D208 to reach Goulier, then take the road to the Goulier-Endron snow stadium. Park at 1490 m at the Goulier-Endron car park.
(S/E) Take the track that starts from the Refuge Chalet Jacques Dor at 1,500 m, on the left. Follow the hairpin bends at a leisurely pace: the yellow markings are clearly visible. After a series of wide hairpin bends, the track heads south and passes under the ski lift. You will arrive at the new reservoir used to supply the snow cannons.
(1) Go around it on your right (head briefly west) to find the clearly visible path, still marked in yellow (south-west direction), which climbs towards the Sarrasi ridge. Reach the ridge that leads to Pic de Sarrasi at an altitude of 1600 m.
(2) Take it, climbing towards the south-east. The path is obvious and marked in yellow. The climb becomes increasingly steep. Reach the Pic du Sarrasi at 2,213m.
(3) Take the ridge to the right-southwest; the trail is still marked in yellow. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Étang de Gnioure lake on your left. The beginning is very easy, but there is a tricky section at around 2,300 metres.
(4) Proceed with caution as you will need to use your hands for about ten minutes. This is not difficult if the weather is dry, there is no fog and you are wearing suitable footwear, but it can be quite daunting at times. Walking poles can be a hindrance and even dangerous when descending, so attach them to your rucksack.
(5) Continue to reach the summit of Pique d'Endron at 2,472 metres.
(6) Retrace your steps to Pic de Sarrasi.
Return via the other side of the Cirque d'Endron
(3) Continue straight ahead on the ridge heading north-northeast to Pic de Bresoul at 2,047m. Be careful not to go too far beyond Pic de Bresoul on this very tempting ridge path, as it is easy to confuse the valleys and lose sight of the village of Goulier at an altitude of around 2,000-1,900m.
(7) Descend west then north towards the Esplats ridges, through grass and heather to around 1,850 m.
(8) Join a track and follow it southwards, even if it heads towards the bottom of the cirque and sometimes seems to climb slightly (it roughly follows a contour line at around 1800 m): the descent will be much easier. You will quickly rejoin the ski lift route, still on a clear track.
(9) Turn right one last time, heading north-west. You will easily reach the starting point.
(1) Follow the same route back to the car park (S/E).
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