Via Roc de l'Orri d'Ignaux

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route (apart from the road section at the start) with no major difficulties... apart from the layer of snow we encountered on almost half the route! But we’d been warned, even if the depth did take us by surprise. A pleasant and varied walk with stunning views – a lovely hike.

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Date of your route : Nov 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route with magnificent views of the mountain range and Chioula on the other side.
Well exposed to the winter sun, we had a lovely day at this site.

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Date of your route : Aug 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views of the Ariège Pyrenees.
Trail exposed to the sun: bring sunscreen and a hat

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Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with magnificent views. I recommend it; there are no particular difficulties
Thanks to the author
Eric

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Date of your route : Aug 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done as described in the guidebook. Very few people encountered, even though it was a sunny, warm Saturday in August. No particular difficulties, except that it climbs a bit steeply between points 3 and 4. As recommended in previous comments, we avoided the road by crossing Ignaux and taking a path marked with dotted lines on the map. The views during the hike are worth it, even if other hikes nearby are even more interesting in that regard. In short, we had a great time, thanks to the author of the guidebook!

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Date of your route : Dec 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, mostly panoramic (done a few years ago in the other direction). The terrain is fairly easy, even if the climb is sometimes steep. Like others, we chose to ignore the track and departmental road (at Ignaux) and took the magnificent little path that joins the road (3). We started the hike in relatively clear weather, but fog caught up with us at the Chioula refuge, prompting us to avoid the peak (no point in the fog). The markings were easy to follow. Extraordinary panoramas, especially with the colour of the faded ferns providing beautiful contrasts. We met several people at the refuge but not on the route.

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Date of your route : Nov 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Steep climb at the start and advice to keep left of Ignaux at the start; otherwise, a very pleasant, varied hike with a long descent, but it's less long if you jog; however, if you're afraid of ticks, don't do this hike in spring/summer because there are ferns, ferns and more ferns at the start and lots more towards the end; in autumn, it was great.
Thank you

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Date of your route : Sep 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 15/09, no other hikers encountered.
I didn't follow the route between points 1 and 3, which takes you along the road. I followed the path that runs alongside Ignaul to join the Tour du Roc trail shown on the map.
The detour via the peak is worth it to see the cows in the meadow and make your own way where there is no path. Fun. Just aim for the highest point.

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Date of your route : Sep 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

hello,

We did this hike after arriving by bus and therefore as a group
We took the route in reverse order to what is indicated. The climb is gradual and not too difficult for an experienced hiker accustomed to medium-altitude mountains
beautiful 360° panoramic views (Dent d'Orlu, Tarbesou)
The descent presents one or two minor difficulties (rocks)
An idea: to avoid the tarmac, the bus met us at Ignaux
thank you for this wonderful suggestion

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Date of your route : Feb 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The hike was disappointing at first because before the climb to the ridge, between points 2 and 3, the route follows the main road. You should avoid the main road at all costs, as it is really unpleasant, and go through the centre of the village of Ignaux instead of following the exact route. The climb is very steep after point 2, but it is really worth it for the beautiful views. There was snow between points 5 and 6, but the route is perfectly passable without snowshoes. It is possible to go to the Chioula refuge (a short detour), but it is very busy.
The view is magnificent from the Roc de l'Orri d'Ignaux (the trail up to the rock is not obvious, probably because of the snow).
Beautiful descent down the hillside with superb views.
A beautiful hike, apart from the section on the road at the start.

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Date of your route : Jul 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, varied hike offering beautiful views. We couldn't find Roc de l'Orri d'Ignaux... We followed a rather vague trail but didn't persevere (probably a mistake) because we weren't sure.
Nevertheless, the hike is pleasant and well marked (except for this point)

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Date of your route : Sep 06, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello,
A very pleasant route, but unfortunately the first part up to the Chioula Pass was shrouded in mist, so we didn't see much
This hike is best done in clear weather if you want to enjoy the views
The information provided on the length and elevation gain is accurate, so there are no surprises

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Date of your route : Aug 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful hike, very accessible once you get past the first part, which is a bit uphill.
Suitable for families, although a bit exposed to the sun.

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Date of your route : Jul 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A local mountain guide advised us to set off from Ignaux and take a path that runs almost parallel to the suggested route but has the advantage of cutting across the D613 instead of following it for 1 km as suggested.
A very beautiful hike with a significant elevation gain in the first part.

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Date of your route : Mar 05, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hike completed on 3 March 2019. Perfect weather and still some snow, which made the climb to the orri a little tricky but still very doable, with a superb view at the top. I recommend the multi-service grocery store in Sorgeat for a cold drink and more if you feel like it!

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