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The Etang d'Esparver and Lac d'Aude around Lac des Bouillouses
Visorando member 
13.01 km
+462 m
-455 m
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A first pretty lake with a view of Carlit and a little less crowded than the surrounding lakes, then a return via Lac d'Aude with a beautiful view of Lac des Bouillouses and Carlit.
Puig del Pam loop via La Balmette
Visorando member 
14.92 km
+796 m
-802 m
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A lovely loop offering 360° views and glimpses of the Capcir, Madres and Canigou peaks. Added to this are the two magnificent lakes you pass by.
Part of the hike is off-trail, so you need to know how to find your way.
Mont Llaret and Roc d'Aude
Visorando member 
13.04 km
+536 m
-536 m
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A breathtaking hike with stunning landscapes and uninterrupted views, in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees Regional Nature Park, starting from the Les Angles ski resort.
The Tour des Pérics
Visorando member 
48.82 km
+2,719 m
-2,720 m
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Updated and compliant as of 12 September 2022.
This 50 km journey with 2,700 m of elevation gain over 4 days starts at the Bouillouses dam.
Rated as difficult*, it offers a variety of vegetation and climates. Passage between Ariège and the Pyrénées Orientales. Snowfields at the start of the season at Coll de Coma d'Anyell.Stages 1 and 3 can be classified as difficult +.Every evening, there is a comfortable place to rest and eat.
This trip can be adapted and started from different locations. See Practical Information.
Bear in mind that starting from a different location will add time and probably elevation gain on the first day.
Barrage des Bouillouses - Camporells Refuge
Visorando member 
12.48 km
+923 m
-683 m
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Modification on 12 September 2022: addition of the Petit Péric ascent validated on Thursday 8 September 2022.This first stage of the Tour des Pérics is enhanced by beautiful landscapes.It offers a taste of the mountain scenery that will be encountered during these four days.Vehicles must be left in the free car park. See the practical information section*.In summer, you must take a paid shuttle bus to Lac des Bouillouses. See the practical information section **.
Please note: from (8), you must have the GPX track or a very good sense of direction to attempt the ascent of Petit Peric.
Camporells Refuge - Lac des Bouillouses via Petit Peric
Visorando member 
11.50 km
+458 m
-691 m
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Formiguères (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Part of the long itinerary (9 days) around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
Tour of Carlit
Visorando member 
105.02 km
+5,305 m
-5,333 m
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