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A trip to the Ariège region around the Refuge du Chioula
Walker 
11.45 km
+352 m
-346 m
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Prades (Ariège) (Ariège)
A few kilometres from Ax-les-Thermes, this is an easy hike offering a variety of pleasures and sensations. After the first part, mainly through a magnificent beech forest, the view opens up as you cross the mountain pastures on the legendary Chemin des Bonshommes, a short section of which you will follow. And of course, don't forget the arrival at the Refuge du Chioula, which offers a magnificent panorama of the Pyrenees and all the great peaks of the Ariège.
Walks near refuge du Chioula
Laparan - La Peyre - Passerelle - Fontargente - Aston - Refuge du Rulhe
Walker 
10.15 km
+907 m
-269 m
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ariège
Please note: the approach walk along the road is the only part of the hike that is in the shade if you set off early enough in the morning. This is the only way to complete this loop. It may seem tedious, but the landscape is very beautiful.The hike can be classified as quite difficult. After the footbridge over the Ruisseau de la Coume de Varilhes, the path is not easy: steep, with steps, a paved scree slope, a ledge to cross, etc. But once you reach the top, you will be rewarded. Then the GR®T66 from the largest of the Étang de Fontagente lakes to the refuge is more of the same. This is definitely a mountain hike.
En Beys Refuge - Camporells Refuge
Walker 
11.51 km
+794 m
-512 m
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Orlu (Ariège)
Part of the long route (9 days) around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
Refuge des Bésines - Refuge d'En Beys
Walker 
7.81 km
+467 m
-603 m
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 - L'Hospitalet near Andorra
Walker 
7.11 km
+37 m
-700 m
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 du Ruhle - Col de Belh - de la Didorte - Cabane Rieutort - Laparan
Walker 
8.55 km
+365 m
-1,005 m
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ariège
From the start of the hike, pay attention to the common white and red GR® T66 and GR®10 markings, as there are several crossroads and forks in the trail. Please note: the hike is in open terrain until the descent into the forest, well after the Rieutort hut.From the refuge, via the Crête des Isards and up to the Col de la Didorte, what a view! Of course, you need to be very careful on this ridge, which is often steep and jagged. But as soon as you stop, you can enjoy a 360° panorama.The steep descent to the Rieutort hut is on a narrow but safe path, offering beautiful views. The return to the road is not easy, but the path (GR®T66), although steep in places, is well marked throughout the descent.
Camporells Refuge - Lac des Bouillouses via Petit Peric
Walker 
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.
L'Hospitalet near Andorra - Refuge des Bésines
Walker 
7.25 km
+719 m
-55 m
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.