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La Tête d'Âne, between plain and mountain
This hike is accessible to all, on a perfectly maintained trail which, after an hour's walk, will take you to the small summit of Tête d'Âne. There, you will enjoy a breathtaking view to the south of the highest peaks of Couserans: Valier, Maubermé and Mail de Bulard. To the north, a completely different spectacle awaits you, as in good weather you can see the plain of Saint-Girons all the way to Lescure. A striking contrast between plain and mountain.
Col d'Ayens and Col de Bès
Easy walk with beautiful views of the Pyrenees.
Cap de Garrié
A viewpoint overlooking the neighbouring villages at your feet. Full view of the remains of the viscount's castle during the climb. At the summit, the Couserans Pyrenees stretch out before your eyes. A 300-metre climb on a well-marked, brand new footpath created in 2021 by the municipality of Encourtiech offers you a breath of fresh air in a splendid landscape.
From Lescure to Rimont via Clot du Pau
In the heart of nature, through the forest of the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Nature Park, climb the ridge from Lescure to Rimont and overlook the Little Pyrenees with a magnificent view of Mont Valier and the Montcalm massif. Turn around and admire the rolling landscapes of the Séronnais, Arize, Couserans and Volvestre valleys.
The Couserans mountains seen from Saint-Pierre de Soulan
A short family walk offering 180° views of the Couserans mountains, including Vallier, for almost the entire route. Most of the walk is along a very quiet road. It is best to do this walk in the morning to avoid the mountains being in silhouette.
Mont Valier and the Ariège peaks seen from Buleix and Boussan
This easy hike allows you to admire all the peaks of the Ariège, including Mont Valier. From the road (first third of the route) to the end, this majestic landscape unfolds throughout the walk.
This route can also be done by mountain bike.
On the hillsides of Soueix
Walk through the hillsides of the village of Soueix with panoramic views of Le Vallier, the Col d'Ayens and Mirabat Castle. Architectural highlights include the churches of Saint-Sernin and Vic d'Oust, and the railway bridge.
The Aubert Waterfall from Saint-Girons
A circular from the centre to the Aubert Waterfall via Cap de la Bouiche. Beautiful view of Saint-Girons and the heights above Moulis.
Pic de la Quère
Start from the village of Alos and its castle. After a steep climb, you will discover the panorama of the Ariège Pyrenees and, at the summit of the Pic de la Quère, a small part of the Mont Valier.
Le belvédère du Couserans
De ruelles en sentiers, cet itinéraire conduira le promeneur de Saint-Lizier au Montcaliver, belvédère sur l'ensemble des vallées couserannaises et les splendides sommets dominés par le seigneur du Couseran: le mont Vallier.
Mirabat Castle
Climb up to the ruined Mirabat Castle, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Couserans mountain range with Mont Valier and the plain in the foreground.
Bout de la Forêt trail in Contrazy
This hike takes place mainly on agricultural and forest tracks with beautiful views of the Pyrenean foothills. Contrazy is a hamlet that you will only discover when you see the sign, as it is nestled in its green surroundings. Beautiful renovated farms, a remarkable church, a street decorated with flowers. On the way back, don't miss the unusual Notre-Dame de la Goutte chapel in Montardit.
Montégut-en-Couserans - Tuc de Casterot and Char de Lique via the three passes
An accessible and charming hike with varied terrain and landscapes and panoramic views of over 180°.
Discover the ruins of Saint-Barthélémy Castle
Between farmland and virgin forest, discover the ruins of the Château de Saint-Barthélémy, which overlooks the authentic villages of Durban-sur-Arize and Montseron on the Plantaurel massif. You will admire the most peaceful landscapes: views of the Pyrenees, emerald forests worthy of the greatest fantasy films, and hills stretching as far as the eye can see.
Climb to the Bouriex relay antenna
Climb up to the Bouriex relay antenna for a magnificent view of the Couserans mountains and the Toulouse plain. At the top, the Bouriex discovery trail information panels provide information on the surrounding mountains and local legends.
Le Cos and the banks of the Salat
A steady climb to the summit of Cos with two beautiful viewpoints, the Salat valley and the Garbet valley and the Vallier massif on the other side, and a return to the banks of the Salat River with its turbulent, turquoise-blue waters.
The Lafont Tower and Cap de Campets
This short hike will allow you to see the Lafont Tower and enjoy a superb 360° view from the summit of Cap de Campets.
Circular route starting from Engomer
A pleasant climb towards Compussan under the beech trees accompanies the summer pastures. It continues across high-altitude meadows and leads to the rocky massif of Cap de Broc with a beautiful view of the valley floor, returning via Alas and theGR®® which follows the Lez river a little higher up.
Bethmale and Ayes: two ponds, two atmospheres
A circular route that allows you to discover a low-altitude pond nestled in the middle of the forest, then a mountain pond in the heart of the mountain pastures, passing by the Campuls hut, and to meet the herds in summer.
Author's note: this hike was published a long time ago: for any changes to the original route, please consult the comments at the end of the file.
Étang d'Eychelle and Cabane d'Eychelle
A pretty lake nestled at the foot of the mountains and a shepherd's hut in summer surrounded by mountains with, on the way back, a beautiful view of the Bethmale Valley.
L'Estours and L'Artigue
A round-trip route dominated by water, in the cool valley of the Estours and Artigue streams.
Bethmale Pond from Ayet
This sheet was created to show the new yellow markings put in place in 2024.
The route has been modified at the start and in (7), and has been completely shifted to the left bank of the Balamet torrent.
Cabane de Campuls from the Etang de Bethmale
A short hike accessible to all, best done with snowshoes. In addition to its short distance, low altitude and easy level of difficulty, you will be treated to magnificent landscapes all the way to the final cirque of the Cabane de Campuls.
The site is very popular in summer, but much less so in winter.
The Bethmale lake
A pleasant forest walk accessible to all, leading you to the Étang de Bethmale, a must-see spot in the Couserans region of Ariège.(!) Possible problem with the trail disappearing at (5), see reviews, keep us informed.
From Lac de Bethmale to Étang d'Ayes
A breathtaking hike leading to Étang d'Ayès from Lac de Bethmale via Cirque de Campuls and its wonderful waterfall.
Loop around Montfa
A beautiful hike on the Plantaurel massif which, from the village of Monfa, will take you on well-marked trails with beautiful climbs to discover surprising local habitats, beautiful views, the Roc du Cor, the Les Moulis Ecomuseum, the hamlet of Camarde, and the Couminge dolmen. You may see herds of geese, sheep, goats, donkeys and horses.
Etang d'Ayes, return via the Col d'Auèdole
A pleasant hike with part of the outward and return journey in the shade; a cirque, a beautiful natural pond and a lovely viewpoint at the pass.
The Mas-d'Azil dolmens trail
Le Mas-d'Azil is a site rich in prehistoric remains. This trail takes in three very well-preserved dolmens, while offering a fine view of the Ariège Pyrenees and surrounding hills.
The Goutets irises
This circuit provides access to the dry stone hamlet of Les Orris. It is a magnificent pastoral village, used for summer grazing, set in lush green surroundings opposite the Pic des Trois Seigneurs. The hamlet of Les Goutets was used from the 1800s until around 1950.
Circular around the village of Bagert
A family walk on wide, well-maintained and marked trails between forest and pastures with splendid views of the Pyrenees. The route can be done in both directions: the opposite direction to the one described is perhaps even more beautiful! The markings are easy to follow.