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Tour of Lake Montbel
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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 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.
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’.
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.
Circular route from Puivert to Nébias
9.83 mi
+679 ft
-659 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Puivert (Aude)
This circular route takes you past the foot of the Cathar castle at Puivert after passing through the Labyrinthe Vert, a striking geological formation.
This walk follows almost exclusively dirt tracks and presents no technical difficulties, apart from muddy sections and the need to wade across the stream during periods of heavy rain.
A user reports:the signposting between (13) and (14) no longer exists. At (13), return to theGR®7AandGR®367.I tried to find the old route but the path is blocked by a fence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 Picaussel Maquis as seen from Lescale
6.39 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,680 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Puivert (Aude)
Set off on an exceptional commemorative walk in the footsteps of the Picaussel Maquis through forests and lush vegetation. This circular route does not follow the classic route back, but instead takes you to discover the Refuge du Maquis, the Maquis Memorial and the village of La Malayrède.
Warning! The climb up to the command post includes some very steep sections, as does the descent from La Malayrède: make sure you’re wearing sturdy footwear! Some sections are not signposted!