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The Etang d'Esparver and Lac d'Aude around Lac des Bouillouses
Visorando Member
8.09 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,493 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A first pretty lake with a view of Carlit and a little less crowded than the surrounding lakes, then a return via Lac d'Aude with a beautiful view of Lac des Bouillouses and Carlit.
The Tour des Pérics
30.37 mi
+8,891 ft
-8,888 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Updated and brought into compliance on 12 September 2022.This 50 km journey, with 2,700 m of elevation gain over 4 days, starts at the Bouillouses dam.Rated as ‘difficult’*, it takes you through a variety of vegetation types and climates. The route crosses between the Ariège and the Pyrénées-Orientales. Snowfields can be found at the start of the season at the Coll de Coma d’Anyell.
Stages 1 and 3 can be classified as: difficult+.
Every evening, there is a comfortable place to rest and eat.This trek can be adapted and started from different locations. See Practical Information.Bear in mind that starting from a different location adds to the time and will likely increase the elevation gain on the first day.
Barrage des Bouillouses - Camporells Refuge
7.75 mi
+3,028 ft
-2,241 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Modification on 12 September 2022: addition of the Petit Péric ascent validated on Thursday 8 September 2022.This first stage of the Tour des Pérics is enhanced by beautiful landscapes.It offers a taste of the mountain scenery that will be encountered during these four days.Vehicles must be left in the free car park. See the practical information section*.In summer, you must take a paid shuttle bus to Lac des Bouillouses. See the practical information section **.
Please note: from (8), you must have the GPX track or a very good sense of direction to attempt the ascent of Petit Peric.
From Les Bouillouses to Lac d'Aude
6.70 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,106 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A wild route to the source of the Aude (or Auda) river, starting from the iconic Lac des Bouillouses. On the agenda: breathtaking views of the Carlit and even the Canigó, streams to cross, pine forests, wide open spaces and, of course, lakes.Please note that access to Les Bouillouses is restricted (check with the departmental council or the Pyrénées Catalanes tourist office).
Walks near Lac d'Aude
Lac des Bouillouses - Mas de Franc
11.51 mi
+1,509 ft
-2,989 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Part of the long (9-day) itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Tour des Pérics and using various marked trails.
From Les Bouillouses to Le Carlit, then on to the Cabane du Rouzet
8.29 mi
+3,248 ft
-2,434 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Le Carlit is the highest peak in the Pyrénées-Orientales at 2,921 m. It’s a site visited by hundreds of people every summer, but generally most are content to do the Bouillouses–Carlit round trip.
This first stage invites you to include this summit and to finish the stage in the area around the Cabane du Rouzet after walking alongside the large Étang de Lanoux.
Classified as difficult due to the ascent of Puig Carlit and its steep descent on the Étang de Lanoux side.
Refuge des Bouillouses – Refuge d’en Beys
11.19 mi
+3,077 ft
-3,219 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
The first day of this route amongst the lakes.
It will take you from Les Bouillouses to the En Beys refuge, passing from one valley to another.
Crossing from Balcère to Les Angles
4.84 mi
+489 ft
-755 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
An easy, two-thirds shaded route suggested by a Year 3 class. Superb views to help children from the countryside discover the mountains: lake, forests.
Camporells Refuge - En Beys Refuge
6.82 mi
+1,562 ft
-2,490 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Formiguères (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second stage of the Tour Des Pérics.This stage should only be undertaken in good weather and when there is no fog.Otherwise, you must use the Visorando app or a GPS device to track your route.
⚠️ You are entering the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, where certain regulations must be observed. See practical information.
Camporells Refuge - Lac des Bouillouses via Petit Peric
7.14 mi
+1,503 ft
-2,267 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Formiguères (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Part of the long itinerary (9 days) around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
Superbolquère to Planès
12.77 mi
+1,952 ft
-2,749 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Bolquère (Pyrénées-Orientales)
The final stage of the Capcir route.
This stage follows the Train Jaune route.
Chemin Vauban From Formiguères to Rouze
13.74 mi
+1,286 ft
-3,018 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Formiguères (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This section of the Chemin Vauban links Formiguères to Rouze, crossing the Capcir and then the Donezan. The route, which is generally easy and pleasant, alternates between forest tracks, sections through the undergrowth, paths along ridges and more open stretches offering beautiful panoramic views. The route runs alongside the Galbe river, crosses the Col des Ares – which marks the border between the Pyrénées-Orientales and Ariège – and then continues through the Donezan region via Carcanières and Le Puch. It also takes you past the magnificent Château d’Usson before reaching the village of Rouze.
En Beys Refuge - Camporells Refuge
7.15 mi
+2,605 ft
-1,680 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Orlu (Ariège)
Part of the long itinerary (9 days) around Carlit, travelling from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
⚠️ You are entering the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, where regulations must be observed. See practical information.
Refuge d'en Beys - Refuge des Bésines
5.61 mi
+2,178 ft
-1,759 ft
4h 30
Difficult
Departure from Orlu (Ariège)
Amendment on 12 September 2022: new route marked on the ground, approved on Saturday 10 September 2022.Third stage of the Tour des Pérics. Day classified as difficult. Short distance but difficult terrain.The climb from the refuge d'en Beys to the passage through the Orlu Reserve (2,400 m) is difficult.The balcony path from (6) to (8) is very beautiful.
⚠️ From (S/E) to (5)you are in the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, where regulations must be observed. See practical information.