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Le Bosc walks
Circular via Alzen from Sahuc
Visorando Member
9.38 mi
+2,526 ft
-2,503 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Serres-sur-Arget (Ariège)
Circular in the Alzen National Forest, starting from Sahuc, passing by the Sainte-Croix Chapel and the Col de l'Homme. Cross beautiful forests to reach the Alzen plateau and its many hamlets and farms.
Cap du Carmil from Col des Marrous in a loop
9.36 mi
+2,103 ft
-2,096 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Alzen (Ariège)
An aerial loop with numerous panoramic views, in the heart of a magnificent beech forest, with a summit offering an exceptional panorama! Come and see the "blue mountains" at the end of a sunny morning.
Le Picou via the Cabane de la Devèze
10.36 mi
+2,772 ft
-2,769 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Brassac (Ariège)
After a steady climb through the forest, the Cabane de la Devèze offers a welcome rest stop before tackling the last demanding section leading to the ridge. The path along this vast ridge offers exceptional views of the Haute Ariège as well as the sites of Foix and Tarascon-sur-Ariège. After the Picou, the return journey is via the Route Forestière du Calmil, where you can rest from the efforts of the climb while admiring the magnificent trees that populate it.
Grésale Loop
Association / Club / Walk leader8.85 mi
+2,087 ft
-2,087 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Serres-sur-Arget (Ariège)
This hike is located in the hills above Serres-sur-Arget. It leads to the Fautils pastures and Cap de la Grésale, the highest point of this loop, at 1,112 metres. Most of the route is through forest with wide views of the Séronais, the Pays de Foix, the Massif de Tabe and the Massif de l'Arize. Marked in yellow and very well signposted.
Pic d'Estibat from the Col de Port
5.92 mi
+1,906 ft
-1,932 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Boussenac (Ariège)
A pleasant, easy hike from the Col de Port, in a magnificent setting combining forest, stream, picnic area and views of the Pyrenees. Not very busy except at the pass.
Pic de Razels from Col de Port
4.18 mi
+1,647 ft
-1,647 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Boussenac (Ariège)
A short, easy Sunday hike (500 m elevation gain) leading to Pic de Razels (1,600 m) with a magnificent 360° view. After a winding climb, you reach the ridge, which you follow to the left through a pretty wood to the peak. Lovely views all along the way.
Pic d'Estibat and Sommet des Griets circular from the Col de Port
5.52 mi
+1,896 ft
-1,873 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Boussenac (Ariège)
This is a beautiful hike accessible from the Col de Port, offering magnificent views of the Pyrenees mountain range, from Saint-Barthélémy in the east to Mont Valier and beyond in the west. After a fairly short climb to Pic d'Estibat, the hardest part is over, as the rest of the route continues in a circular fashion along a beautiful ridge before descending through woods and returning on the north side via a pretty valley past the Estibat hut.
Please take note of the comments in the practical information section.
Col de Mazel and Pech de Therme from Col de Port
8.50 mi
+2,628 ft
-2,589 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Boussenac (Ariège)
A beautiful hike with lovely views of the town of Foix and its castle, as well as the Pyrenees mountain range.
A very quiet hike, with unspoilt nature, shaded sections in the forest and sections exposed to the sun.
Estibat hut
6.32 mi
+846 ft
-846 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saurat (Ariège)
A snowshoe walk in the Col du Port area.
This route provides easy access to the base of the Griets summit, making it suitable for children. More experienced hikers can continue on to the Pic d’Estibat.
The Lafont Tower and Cap de Campets
3.77 mi
+584 ft
-591 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Boussenac (Ariège)
This short hike will allow you to see the Lafont Tower and enjoy a superb 360° view from the summit of Cap de Campets.
Tour of Joseph's Chapel in Bastide-de-Sérou
3.41 mi
+594 ft
-594 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Bastide-de-Sérou (Ariège)
A pleasant walk through the woods via the Chapelle Joseph, an excellent picnic spot with views of the Pyrenees
Around Cadarcet
2.73 mi
+276 ft
-279 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Cadarcet (Ariège)
A peaceful walk through a small village, between fields, woods and village paths, easily accessible from the greenway. A circular route with easy parking in front of the village school/town hall.
From Saint-Pierre-de-Rivière to Saint-Martin-de-Caralp
7.57 mi
+951 ft
-922 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Rivière (Ariège)
An easy hike with beautiful views of the Pyrenees. No difficulty apart from some old markings or sections overlapping local routes, and a section requiring GPS guidance at the point (8).
From Pla des Peyres to Rocher de Batail
7.80 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,211 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ganac (Ariège)
An easy walk along the ridge between the Toulouse plain and the Pyrenees mountain range from Mont Valier to Saint-Barthélémy.
Bout de Touron and Sommet de Bazillac from Pla des Peyres
4.17 mi
+449 ft
-449 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Montoulieu (Ariège)
This is a short, easy, accessible and aerial hike offering views of the entire Ariège Pyrenees, from Mont Valier to the Orlu Reserve, as well as the plain.
Summit of Mont and Roche Ronde from Saurat
8.17 mi
+2,375 ft
-2,395 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saurat (Ariège)
This hike will allow you to discover two remarkable sites, the Sommet du Mont and the Roche Ronde,
for the views they offer over the Tarascon valley and some of the peaks of the Pyrenees: Saint-Barthélémy and Pic des Trois Seigneurs.
Bout de Touron from Cabus, Ramon locality
7.49 mi
+1,401 ft
-1,401 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saurat (Ariège)
Snowshoe hike starting from Ramon, depending on snow conditions. Be careful of road conditions; make sure you have good winter tyres (keep chains in the boot of your vehicle as a precaution). It is sometimes possible to drive to the small car park just next to the cattle grid. Fairly gentle slopes, mainly on tracks and trails, except before the summit of Bout du Touron. South-facing with a beautiful view, short section through the forest to see the Cabane des Gardes on the trail.
Soum de Bazillac from Prat d'Albis
10.34 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,755 ft
6h 15
Easy
Departure from Prayols (Ariège)
A pleasant hike above Foix (in Ariège), alternating between forest paths and ridge trails, with beautiful views of the plain to the north and the Pyrenees to the south.
The Goutets irises
5.96 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,729 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Port (Ariège)
This circuit provides access to the dry stone hamlet of Les Orris. It is a magnificent pastoral village, used for summer grazing, set in lush green surroundings opposite the Pic des Trois Seigneurs. The hamlet of Les Goutets was used from the 1800s until around 1950.
"Le Monolithe" and the summit of Roche Ronde from Rabat
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.
Discover the ruins of Saint-Barthélémy Castle
8.18 mi
+1,631 ft
-1,640 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Durban-sur-Arize (Ariège)
Between farmland and virgin forest, discover the ruins of the Château de Saint-Barthélémy, which overlooks the authentic villages of Durban-sur-Arize and Montseron on the Plantaurel massif. You will admire the most peaceful landscapes: views of the Pyrenees, emerald forests worthy of the greatest fantasy films, and hills stretching as far as the eye can see.
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.
Pech de Limouzy from Loubens
3.80 mi
+863 ft
-846 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Loubens (Ariège)
A family circular offering exceptional views of the Pyrenees and the plains of Ariège. This hike takes you through meadows, undergrowth and then forest, on very pleasant paths and tracks. It is also a livestock farming area, so please keep an eye on your dog.
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.