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Porté Puymorens - Refuge des Bésines
Visorando Member
10.33 mi
+3,419 ft
-1,919 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Porté-Puymorens (Pyrénées-Orientales)
It is part of the long (9-day) itinerary around the Carlit, travelling from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
Circular route from Porté-Puymorens station to L’Estany de Font Viva
10.78 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,385 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Porta (Pyrénées-Orientales)
From the SNCF station to the Estany de Font Viva overlooking the valley. Enjoy a circular walk taking in the village, the forest, a stream, a torrent, the magnificent Étang de la Fontaine Vive and Lac d’el Passet. Make the most of the Carol-Cerdagne valley.
The Puymorens or Pimorent mines
5.06 mi
+774 ft
-768 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Porté-Puymorens (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A pleasant, family-friendly route leading to the historic mining site of Puymorens, with stunning panoramic views throughout the walk.
Puig de Coma d'Or from the Col de Puymorens
10.20 mi
+3,533 ft
-3,527 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Porté-Puymorens (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This hike, which is not particularly difficult apart from its distance and significant elevation gain, leads to Puig de la Coma d'Or for a spectacular finale. You can see the whole of Lanoux as well as Carlit, the next destination. You feel very small in the midst of this immensity, and respect is called for... I think.
La Porteille Blanche d'Andorra
11.09 mi
+3,379 ft
-3,350 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Porta (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A fairly long and challenging hike leading to the Porteille Blanche d'Andorre tripoint on the French-Spanish-Andorran border.
Throughout the hike, you will follow the legendary Bonshommes trail (GR®107) which runs alongside the wild Campcardos valley.
Portella Blanca d’Andorra, Pic Negre d’Envalira and Pic d’Engaït
14.57 mi
+4,429 ft
-4,419 ft
10h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Porta (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A hike leading to the French-Spanish-Andorran borders via the Chemin des Bonshommes and the final stage ofthe GR®7. It offers an alternative to the classic ascent of Pic Negre d’Envalira and Pic d’Engaït (from Pas de la Casa, which is shorter) through the magnificent Ribera de Campcardós valley.
Font Viva lake
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.19 mi
+673 ft
-656 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Porté-Puymorens (Pyrénées-Orientales)
The village of Portè is a well-known holiday destination in the Alta Cerdanya. Many routes are available in its surroundings, hiking the mountains or connecting the nearby lakes. This is probably the most classical one, visiting the Font Viva lake, under the shadows of the Carlit peak (2921 m.). There, you may find many water sources and falls, pines and flowers, wild and domestic animals.
Font Vive pond
3.25 mi
+663 ft
-673 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Porté-Puymorens (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A lovely little loop along the stream and through the forest.
The Étang des Bésines and its refuge
7.95 mi
+2,037 ft
-2,024 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (Ariège)
A high-altitude forest walk to one of the most famous lakes in the Haute-Ariège.
This walk through a very wooded and therefore very shady area takes you to a large lake before starting the climb to an ideally located refuge. From this refuge, you can then reach others, En Beys and Les Bouillouses.
Pédourès Pond and Siscar Pond loop.
8.80 mi
+3,310 ft
-3,304 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (Ariège)
A beautiful hike in Haute Ariège, at the gateway to Andorra. The route includes five lakes and small lakes in a high mountain landscape dotted with streams.
L'Hospitalet near Andorra - Refuge des Bésines
4.50 mi
+2,359 ft
-180 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (Ariège)
Part of the long route (9 stages) around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Tour des Pérics and using various marked trails,GRP® andGR® in the area.
Initial stage designed to ease you gently into the hike.
Tour of Carlit
65.26 mi
+17,405 ft
-17,497 ft
9 days
Difficult
Departure from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (Ariège)
Long itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.Two possible variations to modify the circuit: from 9 stages to 7 stages
Ascent of the Carlit: 1 day and return to Les Bouillouses Return via the Lanoux lake: 1 extra day, passing by the foot of the Carlit and the Bésines refuge, or direct return from Porté to L'Hospitalet.
Hike completed in July-August 2017
Pic de Nérassol via the Étang du Siscar and the Étang de Pédourrés
10.81 mi
+3,950 ft
-3,940 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (Ariège)
Ascent to the Pic de Nérassol via the Ruisseau du Siscar valley and the lake of the same name. Descent to the Étang de Pédourrés and return via the Jasse de Brounic. A day trip is possible, with a return journey from Toulouse by train.
From L’Hospitalet-près-l’Andore to Mérens-les-Vals via Porteille des Bésines
10.31 mi
+3,353 ft
-4,577 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (Ariège)
A hike from station to station with 900 m of ascent and nearly 1,300 m of descent, passing through the Refuge des Bésines and the eponymous Porteille, and following theGR®107CandGR®10trails.
Étang de Couart
9.70 mi
+3,159 ft
-3,130 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (Ariège)
Ascent to the Étang de Couart via the Jasse de Brounic and the Étang de Pédourrés.
Puig de Coma d'Or loop from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre
14.68 mi
+5,115 ft
-5,115 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (Ariège)
A magnificent, demanding day hike in the high mountains towards Puig de Coma d'Or (2,826 m), offering a splendid 360° panorama of the Catalan, Ariège and Andorran Pyrenees. Loop starting from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre station, directly accessible by TER from Toulouse.
An overnight stay at the Refuge des Bésines is possible to split this demanding hike into two less difficult hikes.
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