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Puig de Coma d'Or from the Col de Puymorens
Visorando Member
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.
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.
Walks near Portella de Cortal Rossо́
Refuge des Bésines - L'Hospitalet near Andorra
4.42 mi
+121 ft
-2,297 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Mérens-les-Vals (Ariège)
Part of the long (9-day) itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
Refuge des Bésines - Barrage des Bouillouses
10.15 mi
+2,152 ft
-2,434 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mérens-les-Vals (Ariège)
Modification on 12 September 2022: validated on Sunday 11 September 2022.
Fourth and final stage of the Tour Des Pérics. The scenery is consistently stunning.
This is a fairly long stage, with cars being collected by shuttle buses.
See practical information on the Tour des Pérics.
Refuge des Bésines - Refuge d'En Beys
4.85 mi
+1,532 ft
-1,978 ft
3h 35
Difficult
Departure from Mérens-les-Vals (Ariège)
Part of the long (9-day) itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
Refuge des Bésines - Refuge d'en Beys
8.43 mi
+3,015 ft
-3,435 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Mérens-les-Vals (Ariège)
The third stage takes you through Cerdagne, in the Eastern Pyrenees.The return trip along the ridge (3) to (4) should be done in the absence of fog, rain or frost.I have classified this hike as difficult due to the ridge crossing from (4) to (5) and the descent through the rocks from the Faury pond (10) to the En Beys refuge (E).There are numerous places to stop for a break at the lakes along the way.Be careful of the multiple marked trails:GR®®10-GR®®107-GR®®107-GR®®107(variant) andGRP®® Tour des Pérics -GRP®® Tour des Montagnes d'Ax. Follow the description, the GPX track and the signs on the ground carefully.
⚠️ From (8) to (E)you are in the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, where regulations must be observed. See practical information.
Porté Puymorens - Refuge des Bésines
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.
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.
Ascent to the Refuge du Rulhe from the Cascade des Escaliers (Mérens)
6.01 mi
+3,727 ft
-1,260 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Mérens-les-Vals (Ariège)
First day’s hike to the Refuge du Rulhe.With a 1,000 m elevation gain over 5.5 km, the average gradient of the climb to the Pyramide de Lherbés is 18%. IBP difficulty rating = 105 (“very difficult” for a hiker of average fitness).Allow 6½ hours with a light rucksack.This day takes place in the high mountains, far from any roads, tracks, etc.The landscapes and environments you’ll pass through are majestic.
En Beys Refuge - Camporells Refuge
7.15 mi
+2,605 ft
-1,680 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Orlu (Ariège)
Part of the long itinerary (9 days) around Carlit, travelling from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
⚠️ You are entering the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, where regulations must be observed. See practical information.
Refuge d'en-Beys - Barrage des Bouillouses
10.08 mi
+2,257 ft
-2,136 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Orlu (Ariège)
The second stage of this circuit is rocky at first, then more rolling. The whole thing is enchanting.The trail is well marked.
⚠️ From (S/E) to (3), you are in the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, where regulations must be observed. See practical information.
Refuge d'en Beys - Orlu via the Étang de Naguille
9.08 mi
+1,526 ft
-5,217 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Orlu (Ariège)
Fourth and final stage of the tour of the Orlu and Montagne d'Ax reserves.I have classified this stage as difficult because of the 1,650 m descent on a steep and sometimes damaged path.The view from the Couillade d'en Beys (3) to the dam (8) is magnificent.The stage begins by heading in the opposite direction to the previous day's route, taking theGR®®107and theGRP®® Tour des Pérics andGRP®® Tour des Montagnes d'Ax. At (2), be careful to turn right, west, onto theGRP®® Tour des Montagnes d'Ax, and continue until you reach the end of the four-day hike.The estimated time is underestimated: the descent is difficult on steep and degraded paths after the Couillade d'en Beys (3).
⚠️ From (S/E) to (10), you are on the edge of or within the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, where regulations must be observed. See practical information.