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Lavelanet walks
Circular via the Croix de Morenci at the foot of Montségur.
Visorando Member
7.77 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,421 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lavelanet (Ariège)
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.
Péreille d'en Haut
5.11 mi
+843 ft
-837 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Lavelanet (Ariège)
A family-friendly route that is not too long but has a slight incline and, above all, a beautiful view of the Tabe massif, Saint-Barthélémy and Mont Fourcat. The path continues a little further but is a dead end above the cliffs of the Gorges de Péreille. The return journey can be made via a slightly sloping trail, then a path that can be muddy after rain.
Loop via Ivry, La Bastide-sur-l'Hers and Laroque-d'Olmes from Dreuilhe
8.31 mi
+814 ft
-837 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Dreuilhe (Ariège)
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.
The Gréoulou circular horseshoe loop from Laroque and Lavelanet
6.80 mi
+1,263 ft
-1,240 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Laroque-d'Olmes (Ariège)
Set off to explore this part of the Plantaurel ridges with the unique Gréoulou horseshoe! Perched above Laroque d'Olmes and Lavelanet, this is an original circular route with a very steep climb up Sainte-Ruffine!
Remember to bring enough water.
The Gorges de Péreille
5.12 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,050 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Péreille (Ariège)
A shaded walk through the woods along the Douctouyre with some geological explanations.
Circular from Montferrier to La Coume and Freychinadel
5.63 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,083 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
A circular route with reasonable slopes and passable paths, overlooking Montferrier. Beautiful views of Montségur Castle to the east, but also of Mont Fourcat to the west. Can be enjoyed in both winter and summer, as it is mainly shaded and follows streams.
Between crests and rivers, a circular in Plantaurel
8.73 mi
+909 ft
-892 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Laroque-d'Olmes (Ariège)
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.
Circular south of Lake Montbel starting from La Bastide-sur-l'Hers
8.51 mi
+705 ft
-689 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Bastide-sur-l'Hers (Ariège)
Starting from La Bastide-sur-l'Hers, via Sainte-Colombe-sur-l'Hers and the hamlet of Mireval, this circular offers beautiful views from the ridge:- to the north over Lake Montbel,- to the south over the Tabe Massif with the peaks of Soularac and Saint-Barthélémy, as well as Mont Fourcat.
Sautel–Lieurac circular loop
2.92 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Sautel (Ariège)
The first half of the walk takes place at the bottom of the valley and passes through fields, meadows and the Ruisseau du Sautel. It then climbs steadily up the hillsides, offering sweeping views of the valley, particularly when the trees are bare. This means that, in summer, you’ll be walking in the shade for the second half of the route.
Circular between Ilhat and Roquefort-les-Cascades
6.71 mi
+1,237 ft
-1,214 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ilhat (Ariège)
Circular in the Douctouyre valley with a passage through the top of the cliffs of the Mouillet plateau, which offers a beautiful view of the Ariège Pyrenees in good weather. Once in the village of Roquefort-les-Cascades, you can visit the waterfalls, which have water mainly in spring.
Circular des Tisserants, from Montferrier to Pog de Montségur
8.17 mi
+2,359 ft
-2,336 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
A short walk in Ariège following the Cathar Trail and the Weavers' Trail, first to reach the Pog de Monstégur and then to escape into the hills at the foot of Madoual!
Circular via Coulzonne and Roquefixade
5.52 mi
+1,070 ft
-1,076 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Roquefixade (Ariège)
Here is an alternative hike in the Château de Roquefixade massif, which is easy and offers beautiful views of the valley, the village and the Pyrenees, weather permitting. You will also see many goats, some more wild than others, but none of them shy.
Circular Montferrier via the Freychinadel stream
6.56 mi
+1,509 ft
-1,535 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
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.
Circular in the Touyre Valley from Montferrier to La Peyregade
6.23 mi
+1,440 ft
-1,411 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
A short hike in the Touyre Valley, starting from Monferrier, passing in front of the entrance to an old mine, and returning via the hamlet of La Peyregade. There are no difficulties or steep slopes. It can sometimes be muddy due to the proximity of the stream.
From Montségur to Prades via the Gorges de la Frau
11.50 mi
+3,376 ft
-2,697 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Montségur (Ariège)
Montségur, the main stronghold where the Cathars took refuge whilst being hunted down by the Crusaders and the Inquisition, was besieged in 1244, and 225 Cathars who refused to renounce their faith were burnt right here, at the foot of the rocky peak. From there, networks were organised not only for escape but also for the spread of Cathar ideology, in order to evade the Inquisition.
Ilhat - Gréoulou circular
5.37 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,014 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ilhat (Ariège)
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.
Col du Figuier via the Source de Fontestorbes from Bélesta
6.76 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,634 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bélesta (Ariège)
A short walk through the forest around Bélesta, passing by the Fontaine de Fontestorbes. We start with a section of the Tour du Pays d'Olmes, continue via the Col du Figuier to rejoin the Hers Valley path for a short while, before returning to Bélesta.
The Croix de Millet route
9.71 mi
+2,113 ft
-2,093 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Fougax-et-Barrineuf (Ariège)
Circular starting from Fontestorbes, passing through Trou du Corbeau and Croix de Millet. Shady in midsummer, which is pleasant.
The Bélesta Forest
10.14 mi
+2,106 ft
-2,116 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bélesta (Ariège)
A pleasant route, admittedly long but peaceful, which will allow you to discover the ancient Royal Forest of Bélesta, with the added bonus of a visit to the incredible intermittent fountain of Fontestorbes.
Complementary hike to: The Croix de Millet route.
Roquefort-les-Cascades - Roc des Abeilles - Heath circular
3.94 mi
+935 ft
-909 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Roquefort-les-Cascades (Ariège)
This is a short circular, starting from Roquefort-les-Cascades, which climbs to the ruins of Château de Teyrac, then follows the ridge to Roc des Abeilles. You will pass at the foot of beautiful cliffs that were climbing spots for the Haute Montagne Gendarmerie platoons. The landscape is exceptional, and there is also a beautiful view of Pic Saint-Barthélémy. There are two fairly steep climbs, which are best avoided in wet weather.
Circular via Saint-Martin and Roquefixade from Nalzen
5.04 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,322 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Roquefixade (Ariège)
A circular loop, mainly on footpaths and a little bit of a very quiet road. Beautiful views of the castles of Roquefixade and Montségur in the distance, as well as the mountains of the Tabe massif.
Circular via Freychenet and Gabachou from Nalzen
6.31 mi
+883 ft
-866 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Nalzen (Ariège)
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.
Cathar castle of Roquefixade
4.86 mi
+1,604 ft
-1,604 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Roquefixade (Ariège)
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.
Lieurac - Le Bois de Mouillet circular
8.47 mi
+1,604 ft
-1,585 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lieurac (Ariège)
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!
The Ariège Plantaurel around Roquefort-les-Cascades
9.86 mi
+1,834 ft
-1,818 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lieurac (Ariège)
This hike offers beautiful rolling landscapes between the woods of La Balme, Mouillet and small valley bottoms. The main feature of this route is the Douctouyre, a river near Lavelanet, which you cross twice. The highlight is the petrifying Turasse waterfall near Roquefort, a real geological curiosity.
Roquefixade Castle, Coulzonne Cave and Roquefort Waterfalls
7.12 mi
+2,283 ft
-2,270 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Roquefort-les-Cascades (Ariège)
A beautiful hike, without any real difficulty, in the hills above Roquefixade, near Foix, and at the Roquefort Waterfalls.The first part of the hike is uphill through the woods until you reach the cliffs above Roquefixade (castle, ridge and cave) before re-entering the forest to the waterfalls and picnic tables.
The Roquefort waterfalls from Roquefixade
7.01 mi
+1,647 ft
-1,647 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Roquefixade (Ariège)
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.
The Roquefort Waterfalls
0.42 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Roquefort-les-Cascades (Ariège)
A very short walk in the woods to discover the Roquefort waterfalls.
The Château and the Grotte de Coulzonne on a short route from Roquefixade
2.76 mi
+791 ft
-778 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Roquefixade (Ariège)
This route (actually walked, not copied) follows the one published by Grenouille09, but shortens the return leg. A route of around 2 hours.
The route along the ridge is slightly different from that of the hike mentioned above, but this doesn’t make much difference; it’s impossible to get lost. We’ve simply added a few extra details below.
The Roc de la Gourgue
8.92 mi
+1,959 ft
-1,962 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
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.
Roc des Abeilles from Roquefort-les-Cascades
5.06 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,168 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Roquefort-les-Cascades (Ariège)
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.
Circular between Carla-de-Roquefort and Sautel
7.07 mi
+581 ft
-597 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from Carla-de-Roquefort (Ariège)
Circular family loop with little elevation gain. Starting from Carla-de-Roquefort, via Lieurac and the Extraordinary Garden, then a beautiful ridge towards Le Sautel, and finally along the Douctouyre and the canal leading to an old mill.
La Frau à partir de Montségur
11.07 mi
+3,757 ft
-3,757 ft
8h 20
Very difficult
Departure from Montségur (Ariège)
Randonnée longue et partiellement hors sentier. Vue magnifique du sommet de la Frau à 1900 m et possibilité de visiter la grotte de l'Ourse qui est exceptionnelle.
Ce parcours comporte des passages hors sentiers, l'application ou un GPS de randonnée est fortement conseillée.
Étang de Moulzoune - Pic de Soularac - Pic de Saint-Barthélémy
9.73 mi
+4,144 ft
-4,134 ft
8h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
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
8.37 mi
+3,432 ft
-3,432 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
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
4.72 mi
+1,247 ft
-1,250 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
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
9.16 mi
+2,733 ft
-2,713 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
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.
Pics de Soularac and Saint Barthélémy from Montségur
10.43 mi
+5,043 ft
-5,033 ft
9h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Montségur (Ariège)
Loop starting near the village of Montségur, via the peaks of Soularac, at 2,368 m, and Saint Barthélémy, at 2,348 m, then return via the Diable and Truites lakes. This is a fairly demanding circuit in terms of elevation and the nature of the trails.
La Peyregade to Martinat circular route
4.09 mi
+869 ft
-896 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
A short circular walk for the whole family, from the hamlet of La Peyregade to Martinat and back along the Touyre stream.
Le Fourcat from La Peyregade
7.32 mi
+3,514 ft
-3,501 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
This hike takes you to the first peak over 2,000 metres from Toulouse, with magnificent views from the summit.
The Pic Galinié circular in Dun
4.08 mi
+643 ft
-643 ft
2h 25
Difficult
Departure from Dun (Ariège)
A real little circular hike (unmarked) with the most remarkable view of the Pays de Dun, enhanced along the way by the panoramas of the Cami del Castel and the orientation table. A gem not to be missed! But be careful on the very steep descent from Pic Galinié!
The Pic Galinié circular from Dun via Roussinergue
6.50 mi
+702 ft
-699 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dun (Ariège)
A short circular hike without too much elevation gain, starting from Dun, via Pic Galinié and a beautiful view, then returning via the hamlets of Roussinergue and Saint-Pastou. For your information, there is a shorter route for this peak and in the opposite direction (hikeno. 8694819 from Echo 09).
Circular Pics Girabal and Galinat
6.43 mi
+2,854 ft
-2,841 ft
0h 00
Difficult
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
Circular starting from the Monts d'Olmes resort, passing through the Pics de Girabal and Galinat via the Col de Girabal, the Col de l'Étang d'Appy (with a beautiful view of the lake) and finally the Col de Cadène. Some sections require the use of your hands but are not particularly dangerous (in the absence of snow). You can also make a round trip to Pic du Han (from Col de Cadène) or Saint-Barthélémy (from Col de Girabal), but the additional elevation gains are not included in this technical data sheet.
Fage Belle lake
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.81 mi
+892 ft
-892 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
Snowshoe hike from the Monts d'Olmes resort.
We did this hike on a Friday in January, outside of school holidays, which was great. It's likely to be a bit busier during school holidays or at weekends! If possible, choose a day with clear weather. It would be a shame to miss the view.
Camon circular route orientation board
2.54 mi
+325 ft
-295 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Camon (Ariège)
The famous village of roses! This short walk invites you to discover not only the town itself but also the beautiful setting in which it is nestled, thanks to its superb orientation board. Whilst the climb is a challenge (nearly 100 m in elevation), the view is extraordinary! We promise: it’s impossible to get lost… unless you lose yourself in your thoughts and reflections!
Circular route around Camon
2.89 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Camon (Ariège)
A lovely family walk that is circular and passes through the village of Camon and its surroundings. Camon is a member of the association ‘Les plus beaux villages de France’ (France’s Most Beautiful Villages) and is also known as ‘The Village of a Hundred Rose Bushes’.