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The waterfalls on the Chemin d'Espagne
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.76 mi
+1,417 ft
-1,421 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ustou (Ariège)
A beautiful hike in the Uustou Valley, which passes through the hamlets of L'Echart and Ossèse, with numerous waterfalls (especially in spring). As a bonus, you can see the superb Lastien waterfall. A very beautiful hike with no difficulty. Most of the route is covered by vegetation (pleasant in strong sunlight).
Ajéou plateau
Visorando Member
4.43 mi
+797 ft
-791 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Ustou (Ariège)
Discover the Ajéou plateau with its chasm, sinkholes, summer pastures and numerous barns, some of which are bird-proof. In several places, you can enjoy views of the Ariège mountain range.
The Guzet Neige viewpoint
7.31 mi
+1,598 ft
-1,604 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ustou (Ariège)
A tour of the resort, with views stretching from Valier to Mont Béas, passing through summer pastures and beech and fir forests.
Tuc de Peyre Mensongère from Rouzé d’en Bas
4.88 mi
+2,520 ft
-2,520 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ustou (Ariège)
A relatively short walk that takes you to a summit from which the view stretches from the Pic des Trois Seigneurs to the Valier.
Mirabat Castle
4.40 mi
+1,713 ft
-1,699 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Oust (Ariège)
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.
Fouillet Valley from the Col d'Escots
4.38 mi
+1,939 ft
-1,926 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ustou (Ariège)
Discover the Fouillet Valley by starting with a descent offering a beautiful view of Mont Béas, Pic des Trois Seigneurs and Mont Ceint, with Dent d'Aubé also coming into view. The green Fouillet Valley contrasts with the rocky area at the last bridge in Casièrens. Please note that the start is poorly marked; the return is via theGR®.
The GPX track can be very useful in places.
Pic de Freychet as seen from the Col d’Escots
3.60 mi
+1,378 ft
-1,381 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ustou (Ariège)
This route is particularly lovely in fine weather and offers superb views of the Ariège Pyrenees, including a view of the Lower Pyrenees and, in particular, a 360° panorama from the Pic de Freychet.
Cirque de Cagateille and Étang de la Hillette
5.28 mi
+2,694 ft
-2,694 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Ustou (Ariège)
This hike, which presents no difficulty until you reach the foot of the Cirque de Cagateille, will make you sweat to reach the Étang de la Hillette.
But it's well worth the effort to discover this little Pyrenean fjord!
Cirque de Cagateille, Étang de La Hilette and Étang d'Alet from Ustou
6.79 mi
+3,681 ft
-3,701 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Ustou (Ariège)
A magnificent route in the mid- and high-mountain range, with water features in the first part, then vast horizons opening up before your eyes.
This circuit requires a good level of fitness but is well worth the effort.
N.B. Please take into account the difficult sections at (3) and (6).
Only to be attempted in very good weather: from (4) very difficult orientation in foggy weather and from (7) exposure to thunderstorms.
Souliou Plateau from Aulus-les-Bains
4.33 mi
+1,886 ft
-1,870 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Aulus-les-Bains (Ariège)
A lovely walk through the woods starting from Aulus-les-Bains, passing through the Plateau de Souliou.
Le Cos and the banks of the Salat
5.39 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,683 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Seix (Ariège)
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.
Col de la Lau
5.53 mi
+2,592 ft
-2,592 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Aulus-les-Bains (Ariège)
A lovely, shaded climb between Aulus and the foot of Mont Béas, culminating in a beautiful view of the neighbouring peaks.
The Ars Waterfall
6.54 mi
+2,726 ft
-2,726 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Aulus-les-Bains (Ariège)
A fantastic getaway leading to one of the most beautiful and largest waterfalls in the Pyrenees.
Ars waterfall and valley
9.80 mi
+3,379 ft
-3,379 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Aulus-les-Bains (Ariège)
An easy path leads to the Ars waterfall. A slightly more challenging trail climbs up the Ars valley to admire its ponds.
Cascade d'Ars et cascade du Fouillet
8.87 mi
+3,530 ft
-3,501 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Aulus-les-Bains (Ariège)
Boucle au départ d'Aulus-Les-Bains vers la cascade d'Ars et retour par la cascade du Fouillet.
Randonnée très agréable, en forêt sur quasiment tout le parcours, avec pour récompense deux cascades mirifiques.
Majestueuse, la cascade d'Ars est haute de 246 m en 3 ressauts et sa partie médiane large de 60 m.
La cascade du Fouillet, de moindre envergure, est tout aussi belle et impressionnante.
Ars waterfall and Guzet lake
8.20 mi
+2,992 ft
-3,018 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Aulus-les-Bains (Ariège)
Loop starting from Alus-Les-Bains with varied landscapes. Hike to be undertaken after the snow has completely disappeared (check in advance). Several passages through peat, in the middle of streams and avalanche corridors.Please note: look carefully for markings and signposts, which are not always very visible.
L'Estours and L'Artigue
8.53 mi
+2,077 ft
-2,073 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Seix (Ariège)
A round-trip route dominated by water, in the cool valley of the Estours and Artigue streams.
Turguilla Valley, Pic Séron, Étang d'Aubé, Col de Cerda circular loop
4.99 mi
+2,510 ft
-2,507 ft
4h 30
Difficult
Departure from Ustou (Ariège)
A very beautiful circular hike to do in good weather. There are a few passages with cables and iron ladders, but they are not particularly difficult. The markings are sometimes unclear. This is a hike to be done at a leisurely pace, taking time to observe the flora and fauna. Allow for 7 hours rather than the average time automatically calculated.
Réglisse pond
4.16 mi
+1,299 ft
-1,309 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ustou (Ariège)
Nice hike from the Cirque de Gérac with views of the valley and Mont Valier in the background. Two passages with iron steps and a succession of two ponds before arriving at the summer hut and the Étang de la Réglisse nestled at the foot of the cliffs.
The Cirque d'Anglade and the Saubé Hut
6.48 mi
+3,238 ft
-3,225 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Couflens (Ariège)
This hike offers a variety of landscapes, with woods giving way to mountain pastures as you climb higher, and the beautiful Cirque d'Anglade site to discover.Visorando app recommended.
Cirque d'Anglade
2.06 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,089 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Couflens (Ariège)
A short but steep climb leads to this cirque with the remains of the Anglade mines.
Léziou and Bégé waterfalls
4.39 mi
+958 ft
-958 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Couflens (Ariège)
A pleasant walk with no difficult sections or steep slopes. It follows a track suitable for vehicles (GR® T57) and offers views of two magnificent waterfalls as it runs alongside a stream in the first section.
On the hillsides of Soueix
3.37 mi
+577 ft
-597 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Soueix-Rogalle (Ariège)
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.
Climb to the Bouriex relay antenna
3.21 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,529 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sentenac-d'Oust (Ariège)
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.
Ascent to Port de Salau
7.79 mi
+3,307 ft
-3,284 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Couflens (Ariège)
This is a round trip organised as part of the festival celebrating friendship between Occitans and Catalans. This gathering takes place on the first Sunday of every August. A unique opportunity to share, in a spirit of camaraderie, Occitan cheeses and Catalan wines in a fabulous setting high above the French-Spanish border. Traditional songs and dances are celebrated at the summit of the Pyrenees.
Mont Valier and the Ariège peaks seen from Buleix and Boussan
4.61 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,050 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Soulan (Ariège)
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.
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