Tour of Carlit

de fr

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

Details

n°676491
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
–
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 65.26 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 9 days 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 17,405 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 17,497 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 8,809 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4,596 ft

Photos

Plage étang
Sur le retour
sommet du Carlit
LAC DES BESINES

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S
    L’Hospitalet près l'Andorre - Refuge des Bésines

    L'Hospitalet near Andorra - Refuge des Bésines

    ↔4.50 mi ↗2,359 ft ↘180 ft
    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.
    View the route
  2. 2
    Refuge des Bésines - Refuge d'En Beys

    Refuge des Bésines - Refuge d'En Beys

    ↔4.85 mi ↗1,532 ft ↘1,978 ft
    Part of the long (9-day) itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
    View the route
  3. 3
    Refuge d'En Beys - Refuge des Camporells

    En Beys Refuge - Camporells Refuge

    ↔7.15 mi ↗2,605 ft ↘1,680 ft
    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.
    View the route
  4. 4
    Refuge des Camporells - Lac des Bouillouses par le Petit Peric

    Camporells Refuge - Lac des Bouillouses via Petit Peric

    ↔7.14 mi ↗1,503 ft ↘2,267 ft
    Part of the long itinerary (9 days) around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
    View the route
  5. 5
    Tour des lacs et Ascension du Carlit (option)

    Tour of the lakes and ascent of Carlit (optional)

    ↔8.13 mi ↗1,962 ft ↘1,939 ft
    Part of the long route (9 days) around Carlit, travelling from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
    View the route
  6. 6
    Lac des Bouillouses - Mas de Franc

    Lac des Bouillouses - Mas de Franc

    ↔11.51 mi ↗1,509 ft ↘2,989 ft
    Part of the long (9-day) itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Tour des Pérics and using various marked trails.
    View the route
  7. 7
    Mas de Franc - Porté-Puymorens

    Mas de Franc - Porté-Puymorens

    ↔7.22 mi ↗2,395 ft ↘2,247 ft
    Part of the long (9-day) itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
    View the route
  8. 8
    Porté Puymorens - Refuge des Bésines

    Porté Puymorens - Refuge des Bésines

    ↔10.33 mi ↗3,419 ft ↘1,919 ft
    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.
    View the route
  9. E
    Refuge des Bésines - L'Hospitalet près l'Andorre

    Refuge des Bésines - L'Hospitalet near Andorra

    ↔4.42 mi ↗121 ft ↘2,297 ft
    Part of the long (9-day) itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
    View the route

Notes

General map on a very well-documented website available here

This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

Other walks in the area

Walking L'Hospitalet near Andorra - Refuge des Bésines

Visorando Member
L’Hospitalet près l'Andorre - 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.

Walking Pic de Nérassol via the Étang du Siscar and the Étang de Pédourrés

Visorando Member
↔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.

Walking Puig de Coma d'Or loop from L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre

Visorando Member
Puig de Coma d'Or en boucle depuis 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.

Walking Pédourès Pond and Siscar Pond loop.

Visorando Member
Etang de Pédourès et Etang du Siscar en boucle.
↔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.

Walking The Étang des Bésines and its refuge

Visorando Member
L'Étang des Bésines et son 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.

Walking 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.

Walking The Puymorens or Pimorent mines

Visorando Member
Les mines de Puymorens ou Pimorent
↔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.

Walking Porté Puymorens - Refuge des Bésines

Visorando Member
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.

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.