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Léran walks
Circular route around Léran
Visorando Member
3.54 mi
+112 ft
-108 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Léran (Ariège)
A lovely family walk that is circular and takes you round the village and its surroundings.
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.
Tour of Lake Montbel
9.56 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montbel (Ariège)
A pleasant walk around Lake Montbel. You will pass several dams with beautiful views.
Enjoy the activities around the lake: swimming, water sports, fishing.
A lovely shaded walk in the coolness of the lake during the summer months.
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.
Pays de Mirepoix - Lagarde-Camon-Leran
14.82 mi
+630 ft
-604 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Quentin-la-Tour (Ariège)
A winter circular hike. Very beautiful places, where five exceptional architectural elements are gathered: the Château de Saint Quentin la Tour, the Château de Lagarde, the fortified village of Camon, the Château de Leran and the Château de Queille on its rocky outcrop.
Please note: the bridge over the River Hers between waypoints 3 and 4 is undergoing repairs and will be closed until the end of 2017.
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.
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’.
The Aude foothills in the vicinity of Chalabre
10.39 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,122 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chalabre (Aude)
This day hike offers a variety of landscapes. First, enjoy the tranquillity of an old railway line converted into a greenway along the Hers river and the orchards of Sonnac-sur-l'Hers. Next, take in the foothill landscapes with multiple views of the Pyrenees and Monts d'Olmes mountain ranges. Finally, return to the plain, passing through the typical rural villages of Montjardin and Chalabre.
Chalabre: Greenway and Montbel Lake
9.97 mi
+640 ft
-653 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chalabre (Aude)
This moderately difficult route starts at the old Chalabre railway station on the line that used to connect Mirepoix to Lavelanet, now a greenway. It follows the Hers river, which feeds the Lac de Montbel, crossing two dams before returning to the old Chalabre station after passing through some woodland. It offers views of the Pyrenees and the Lac de Montbel.
In the footsteps of the hermit of Calvaire in Chalabre
6.15 mi
+751 ft
-732 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chalabre (Aude)
Route on the Greenway and at Calvaire.
Cartiès (Dun) circular - St-Julien - Troye - Limbrassac
7.51 mi
+623 ft
-614 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dun (Ariège)
A nature route! A path through valleys and ridges with magnificent views of the Monts d'Olmes. Originally route no. 14 in the Pays de Mirepoix, the signposting is now quite old.
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 via the Croix de Morenci at the foot of Montségur.
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.
The Roumengoux Fountains Route
5.10 mi
+427 ft
-466 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Roumengoux (Ariège)
A very easy walk suitable for everyone, where you’ll stroll past restored fountains, also following the old railway line converted into a greenway.
Raissac – Gréoulou – Tanière circular loop
6.52 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,427 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Raissac (Ariège)
A lovely walk through the Plantaurel Massif, offering splendid views of the Pyrenees to the south and the Garonne plain to the north.
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 Bélesta Forest
10.14 mi
+2,106 ft
-2,116 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bélesta (Ariège)
A pleasant route – certainly long, but peaceful – which will take you through the former Royal Forest of Bélesta, with the added bonus of a visit to the incredible intermittent fountain at Fontestorbes.
Complementary walk to: The Croix de Millet route.
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.
Raissac circular walk starting from Lavelanet
5.87 mi
+951 ft
-981 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Lavelanet (Ariège)
A short circular walk passing through Raissac and Lavelanet via the Crête du Plantaurel, with stunning views of the surrounding area. Best undertaken on a clear day to make the most of the panorama. Can be done at a run as it partly follows a trail route.
Circular route around Bénaix
2.66 mi
+371 ft
-371 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Bénaix (Ariège)
Although more than half of the route follows a tarmac road, the route is very suitable for a family walk as there is almost no traffic.
Panoramic and historical loop in the Moulin-Neuf region
11.19 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,224 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Moulin-Neuf (Ariège)
An exceptional panoramic view from the ridge, picturesque villages (Cazal des Faures, Tréziers, Roumengoux) and historic villages (Lagarde), a gigantic feudal castle, a short greenway and the sparkling clear waters of the River Hers. This loop is magnificent from Moulin-Neuf: enjoy!Remember to follow your GPS: this is a new route and the first part is not signposted!
Around Cazals-des-Bayles
11.23 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,043 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Moulin-Neuf (Ariège)
A short family walk without too much elevation gain. However, the route goes up and down constantly. The trail is mostly unmarked, so a map and description are necessary.It is possible to shorten the walk by starting from Cazals des Bayles (church).moderator's note: See reviews, many trails are difficult to navigate, route changes made in 2024.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 the Ariège following the routes of the Cathar Trail and the Weavers’ Trail, first heading to the Pog de Monstégur and then venturing into the hills at the foot of the Madoual!