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On leaving Tarascon-sur-Ariège, head towards Vicdessos. Staying on the D8, pass through Vicdessos, Auzat, then Marc. In Marc, follow signs for Soulcem. Pass through Mounicou and continue along the tarmac road which crosses over the dam and runs alongside the lake. Park shortly after passing the lake, in the car park at Les Orris du Carla.
(S/E) Head back down to the road towards the lake. Cross the footbridge and follow the path that goes round the lake.
(1) Cross the stream, then head up the Riufret valley. The slope is steep, but a narrow path makes it possible to make your way up without too much difficulty.
(2) At around 2,400 m, the path crosses a vast grassy and rocky plateau. Further on, it descends to cross afirst valley, then a second one a little further on. Looking back down to the left, you can occasionally catch a glimpse of part of the Étang de Riufret. Continue climbing up the valley.
(3) At around 2,800 m, follow the path which veers slightly to the right towards the rocks. Once at the rocks, climb up to the left to the Col du Riufret (2,978 m).
(4) Turn left towards Pique d’Estats and Verdaguer. Follow the very well-marked path.
(5) On the path leading to Pique d’Estats, veer slightly to the left to reach Cap Coma de Riufred (3041 m).
(6) Continue towards Pique d’Estats until you reach a junction on the ridge.
(7) Turn left and reach the Pique d’Estats (3143 m).
(8) Descend back to the junction.
(7) Head straight ahead to reach the Pic de Verdaguer (3,131 m).
(9) Head back down to the junction.
(7) Return via the same route you took to Cap Coma de Riufret.
(6) Keep to the left to follow the path.
(5) Head back down to the Col du Riufret.
(4) Continue straight ahead to climb Montcalm (3077 m).
(10) Return to the Col du Riufret.
(4) Follow the same route back down as you took on the ascent to return to the car park where you started (S/E).
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