Pique d'Endron

The Pique d'Endron, which can be seen majestically from Goulier, is located on a ridge separating the Siguer and Vicdessos valleys. Magnificent viewpoint with a 360° panorama of all the great peaks around, and below, the Étangs d'Izourt and Gnioure lakes.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.05 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 987 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 987 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,465 m
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    Lowest point: 1,478 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Pyrenees
  • ⚐ District: Goulier (09220)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 42.739677° / E 1.514082°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2148OT, 2148OTR
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Description of the walk

In Tarascon-sur-Ariège, take the D8 to the entrance to Vicdessos. Before the bridge, turn left onto the D208 to Goulier. Then follow signs for Stade de Neige de Goulier Parking 1480.

(S/E) Go to the back of the car park. Do not take the track opposite. Turn left, passing in front of the buildings, and immediately afterwards take a track heading due east.

(1) Follow this track, which climbs in several successive bends. After a wide bend to the right, pass under the Nam ski lift at around 1680 m.

(2) Go around a water reservoir on the left and find a small path in the grass towards the middle.

(3) Follow it first southwards and then westwards. Cross a track and continue to reach an elevation of 1768 metres.

(4) Follow this south-east ridge through the rhododendrons. The path is well marked and climbs steadily to Pic de Sarrasi at an elevation of 2213 metres. Beautiful view of the Siguer valley.

(5) Continue along the south-west ridge. The path is easy going, winding its way between the rocks at times. You will reach Créneau d'Endron.

(6) The path widens as it reaches Pique d'Endron at an altitude of 2,472 metres.

(7) Magnificent view of a multitude of peaks.
To the west, the Pique Rouge de Bassiès. To the south-west, the Pic du Montcalm (3,077 m). To the south, the Pic Malcaras and the peaks on the Andorra border.

The return journey will be along the same route back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,478 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.2 - alt. 1,505 m - Track
  3. 2 : km 1.17 - alt. 1,675 m - Nam ski lift
  4. 3 : km 1.35 - alt. 1,698 m - Path through the grass. Water reserve.
  5. 4 : km 1.67 - alt. 1,786 m - Elevation 1768 metres
  6. 5 : km 2.87 - alt. 2,206 m - Pic de Sarrasi - Pic du Sarrasi (2213m)
  7. 6 : km 3.71 - alt. 2,373 m - Créneau d'Endron
  8. 7 : km 4.02 - alt. 2,465 m - Pique d'Endron
  9. S/E : km 8.05 - alt. 1,478 m - Car park

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
adelebt
adelebt

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike done today, 07/06/2025, in foggy conditions. Unfortunately, we didn't see much except for the peak where we rose above the clouds, which was magnificent.
No difficulty on the more technical sections, except for the small chimney (located just before point 6) when you have a dog (we had to carry him).

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Britanicus100
Britanicus100
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 25, 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 with a few steep sections where you need to use your hands. A stunning panorama
and very comprehensive view of the Ariège peaks from the summit.
I made a 4K video with the names of the peaks, showing our route and these steep sections.
It's here. https://youtu.be/bH1qV3O_gUc?si=AClrpTJX...

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lloretjc
lloretjc

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Departure at 9am and return at 2.30pm with a 45-minute lunch break. Bring a hat as there is no shade.
The view is superb throughout the walk. The climb is steady and the hike remains accessible despite its 1,000-metre elevation gain.

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Tinya
Tinya

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike under the clouds!
It is quite technical as there are many sections with rocks and small stones.
There are several simple climbing sections where you need to use your hands, which can be a bit daunting.
We will do it again to discover the famous 360° view!

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grandin
grandin ★

Davchal

Sorry, get well soon.

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Davchal
Davchal

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A steady climb in the shade. Arriving at Samson's palet, with a magnificent view. That alone makes it worth doing. And a descent following the refreshing stream and an explanation of the mining history...
Unfortunately for me, I slipped a little when stopping on the climb and broke my radius 😭😭😭. The holidays are off to a good start.

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bernard lab
bernard lab

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Rocks are slippery in places due to heavy use, so be careful if it is wet!
The fog prevented us from enjoying the full view.

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flowww31
flowww31

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike, with two ridges to climb and little water along the way, but the Pic d'Endron offers a 360-degree view! Incredible!
A few vultures in sight and also a snow partridge!
Ascent in 2 hours 15 minutes and descent in 1 hour 30 minutes.
A little climbing with your hands, put your poles away for the final ascent.
With a light rucksack, the path is not very technical, so trail shoes are fine.
A must-do, pure joy.

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tegon
tegon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The climb is steady. On the Sarrasi ridge between points 5 and 6, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the surrounding mountains while doing some easy climbing.
There is some uncertainty in the description between points 2 and 3, between the trail between the water reserve and the Sarrasi ridge (1,768 m); on the track, there is a cairn with a yellow marker and from there a well-marked path climbs up to the ridge (the yellow marker continues to the summit).
Magnificent views of the lakes, peaks and valleys.
For my part, I opted (after discussing it with other hikers) to descend via the Pic du Garbié de Brésoul (ridge line at points 2 and 3).
I met five hikers on Pic de Sarrasi and six hikers (three couples) on Pique d'Endron.

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