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Tour of Donezan
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10.74 mi
+1,726 ft
-1,703 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rouze (Ariège)
This hike is best done at the end of October. If the weather is favourable, the "French Quebec" will dazzle you with its autumn colours. But there's nothing to stop you coming back in spring or summer. There are some beautiful views of the plateau and its villages: Rouze, Mijanes, Artigues, Le Pla, Le Puch, Quérigut and the peaks overlooking Donezan. The first half of the route follows the Vauban trail.
Pic de Tarbésou from the Mijanès ski resort
9.49 mi
+2,999 ft
-2,982 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Mijanès (Ariège)
The Pic de Tarbésou circular route, starting from the Mijanès ski resort, passing by:Étang de Rabassoles,Étang Noir,Étang Bleu,the Col de la Coumeille de l'Ours,Pic de TarbésouReturn via the Crête de Mounégou.
Pic de la Camisette, starting from the Plaine d’Artigues
7.40 mi
+2,657 ft
-2,657 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Artigues (Ariège)
The ascent of the Pic de la Camisette, a granite peak, offers the chance to explore a wild area around the Étangs de la Camisette, the site of a tragedy in 1944 (a plane crash). Starting from Plaine d’Artigues, the route follows a section of the GR®7A, then a section off the beaten track but marked in yellow and with cairns.
Le Roc Blanc via the Étang du Laurenti then the Porteille de Barbouillère
7.93 mi
+3,058 ft
-3,058 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Le Pla (Ariège)
A refuge, a large pond, a pass, a legendary peak and a small pass during this mountain hike.
The route is accurate. Do not cut corners. Natura 2000 site: specific rules apply.
Signposting in good condition (17 July 2021). There are very few directional posts.
Allow at least 5 hours’ walking time. Marked in yellow / red and yellow / unmarked sections.
The walk around Étang du Laurenti
3.97 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,102 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Pla (Ariège)
Discover the Étang de Laurenti, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Ariège region, which reveals all the magic of the Donezan, a mountain range rightly nicknamed ‘the little Quebec of the Ariège’.
On arrival, after passing through a beautiful forest of beech and fir trees, you’ll discover, in an enchanting and majestic setting, a lake fringed with pine trees, nestled at the foot of the Roc Blanc.
Roc Blanc via the Étang de Laurenti
6.43 mi
+2,963 ft
-2,963 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Le Pla (Ariège)
This climb in the sunny Pyrenees is a real classic, which means it can get quite busy in good weather. However, the magnificent Étang de Laurenti and the 360° view from the summit of Roc Blanc are well worth the effort required during the hike.
Tour of the villages of Donezan
12.58 mi
+2,356 ft
-2,372 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Quérigut (Ariège)
A fantastic hike in the Donezan, allowing you to discover all of its villages and rich heritage.The main difficulty of this route is its length, covering nearly 20 km.Best enjoyed in autumn, when the flamboyant colours of Donezan offer landscapes of exceptional beauty.
The three ponds of Rabassoles
4.97 mi
+1,388 ft
-1,388 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mijanès (Ariège)
A magnificent hike through forests and meadows to discover three lakes surrounded by peaks.
The Pic de Tarbesou via the Coumeille de l’Ours then the Col de l’Egue
8.36 mi
+3,077 ft
-3,048 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Mijanès (Ariège)
Five lakes to see, a peak to climb and two passes to cross on this walk.
This hike is classified as difficult because the descent from the Col de l’Egue is very challenging with a steep gradient.
The route is accurate. Do not cut the bends. Zone Natura 2000 site: specific rules apply.
Signposting in good condition (18 July 2021). There are very few directional posts.
Allow at least 5 hours’ walking time. Marked in yellow / red and yellow.
The Étang de Balbonne
3.33 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,056 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mijanès (Ariège)
A superb getaway in the ‘Little Quebec’ of the Ariège, taking you to one of the countless ponds in the Donezan region, namely the Étang de Balbonne.
Loop via the Étang de l'Estagnet, the Étang Bleu and the Étang de Rabassoles
5.70 mi
+1,732 ft
-1,722 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mijanès (Ariège)
This little loop is a lovely surprise. You'll discover ponds away from the crowds and various small lakes, as well as two of the three Rabassoles ponds, including the famous Étang Bleu... which is green!
The three ponds of Rabassoles
4.49 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,352 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Mijanès (Ariège)
Wild and beautiful landscapes with blue ponds.
Balbonne Pond
7.18 mi
+2,257 ft
-2,251 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Mijanès (Ariège)
This demanding hike requires a good sense of direction. It first leads to the Étang de Balbonne lake and then continues off-trail to join theGR®7B. The return journey is on the Vallée d'Orlu side to reach the Col de l'Egue and then descend to the Estagnet. Magnificent landscapes where water is omnipresent, but you will have to work hard to reach them, sparing no effort to cross the steepest sections such as the aptly named Échelle de Balbonne.
Pic de l'Ourtiset
4.02 mi
+1,509 ft
-1,506 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mazuby (Aude)
This route takes you through an exceptional site with its mountain landscapes, fauna and flora. From the summit, you can see the whole of the Pays de Sault, the Ariège and Catalan Pyrenees and, if visibility is good, the Pic de Bugarach above the Carcassonne plain and the Montagne Noire.
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