The Eylie stopover lodge from the Étang d'Araing refuge

Please note: The yellow and red markings of^{the GRP®®} Tour du Biros give way to the white and red markings of^{the GR®®10}.

White and red^GR®®10markings (which replace the^GRP®® Tour du Biros)

(S) From the refuge, head due east along the^GR®®10and reach the fork at the foot of the dam (passed the previous day).
Beautiful scenery (viewpoints) to the left of^{the GR®®10}.

(1) Head south and pass the Cabane de l'Étang d'Araing (alt. 1915 m). Climb south-east along the very good path and, after a steep climb, reach a junction at the Col de la Serre d’Araing.

Yellow markings

(2) Head left up a good path heading north-east.
Please note: at an altitude of around 2,285 m, the path continues with a first turn right then left. The path is visible and very well marked on the ground. Reach the Col de la Serre d’Araing.
Stunning 360° panoramic view.

(3) Turn back and return to the fork at the Col de la Serre d’Araing. Please note: the map is inaccurate at this point. Continue straight ahead, south-west, and reach another fork 100 m further on.

Red and white markings take precedence over the^GRP®®

(4) Turn left and descend via the^GR®®10, which is clearly marked on the ground. Pass the commemorative steles and then reach a junction at the former Narbionne Station. Directional posts.

(5) Leave the GRT51 on your right, which is also marked in white and red. Head straight ahead on the^GR®®10and reach the buildings of the old Bentaillou mines, at a junction with a sign indicating: water point on the right.

No markings

(6) Turn right, between two buildings and the water point, and head for a prefabricated building (a dormitory now used by cavers). Two simple wooden benches are available in the shade.

(7) Turn back and return to the^GR®®10. * See practical information in case of problems.

White and red markings of^{the GR®®10}

(6) Turn right then head due north to a fork at elevation 1869, after the Ruisseau de la Cigalère.

(8) Continue left on the^{GRP®®/GR®®10}.

(9) Ignore the climb to Tuc des Ours (old saltire). Continue on the^GR®®10and head for the Col de la Catauère.

(10) Continue east, then north-east across the Plateau de Rouge. Then begin a steep descent through the forest. At the bottom, reach the Ruisseau de Rouge. Numerous signposts. Turn right and arrive at the Stopover Lodge d’Eylie (E).
Second stage. Water available. See practical information.

• Unique feature at the Eylie stopover lodge:

1) hang up your rucksack.
2) Return to the signposts, cross the stream and head up towards the houses, following the ‘gardiens’ signs to the restaurant.
3) Introduce yourself and find out where your bed is in the dormitory. Drinks, snacks, water, toilets, etc.

Drinking water, meals, supplies and drinks at the Eylie stopover lodge (E).
(6) Water point at the Bentaillou mines. Please note: the water from the streams is very iron-rich...

• In case of bad weather, fatigue, etc., it is possible to descend to Eylie (approx. 10 km) via the miners’ track from point (6).

(1) Étang d’Araing hut. Shelter and hut at the Bentaillou mines.

This is a mountainous area: bring rainwear, water, snacks, GPX track, route description, map, GPS or Visorando app, camera, good walking boots and walking poles.

Eylie stopover lodge