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Hiking in Ariège
Occitanie,France
In the heart of the Pyrenees, close to Andorra, Spain, Toulouse, and Carcassonne, Ariège warmly welcomes you within its mountains with preserved nature and its great historical sites.
From the vast spaces of the Pyrenees to the rolling and green hills of the foothills, there is something for everyone. Hikes for beginners or for the more experienced, Ariège offers many itineraries that will delight both the young and the old.
Maps and trails
The most beautiful hikes in Ariège
Hiking Trail
· Ariège
A walk around Lordat castle
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
8.9 km
3:00 h
527 m
527 m
Admire the Château de Lordat, a listed historic monument, with its proud towers and walls. You'll also discover an ancient mill, the Romanesque chapel of Axiat and the Romanesque church of Vernaux.
Hiking Trail
· Ariège
The St-Barthélémy chapel
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
5 km
2:30 h
380 m
387 m
The Way of the Cross and commemorative chapel bear witness to the cholera epidemic that struck the Haute-Ariège region in 1854. This easy "pilgrimage", with its many points of interest, offers an exceptional panorama of the mountains.
Hiking Trail
· Ariège
La Porteille d'Orgeix
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
8.2 km
2:30 h
280 m
325 m
This shady, refreshing family walk is a perfect symbol of the region's rich landscape. Discover several valleys, the Virgin's Rock at Ax les Thermes, and places where mountain dwellers passed through.
Hiking Trail
· Ariège
Loop between En Beys and Naguille
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
23.9 km
10:00 h
1,450 m
1,450 m
An itinerary along the river that takes you to the heart of the Orlu National Wildlife Reserve. With its rich flora and fauna and spectacular hydroelectric structures, you'll enjoy a breathtaking mountain experience.
Hiking Trail
· Ariège
Étang d'Alate
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
6.9 km
3:40 h
480 m
480 m
Located on the GR10 long-distance hiking trail, this walk will take you to the Etang d'Alate, via the port of Saleix, a veritable crossroads between the Couserans and Vicdessos valleys.
Hiking Trail
· Ariège
Étang de Guzet
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
9.5 km
3:35 h
540 m
540 m
This day's hike will take you to the pretty Etang de Guzet via the sumptuous Ars waterfall, one of the most beautiful natural sites in the Haut Couserans.
Hiking Trail
· Ariège
Étangs du Fourcat and the refuge
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
17.2 km
7:30 h
1,367 m
1,367 m
This hike is part of the GR10 and presents no particular technical difficulties. After a few hours' walking, you'll be rewarded for your efforts with a fantastic view of the Fourcat ponds!
Hiking Trail
· Ariège
The Tabariane Loop
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
2.6 km
0:45 h
115 m
110 m
The Tabariane site will immerse you in the Merovingian era. Archaeological work has uncovered 166 graves. The site of this necropolis features interpretive panels illustrating ancient human occupation.
Hiking Trail
· Ariège
Saint-Sauveur Walk
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
3.1 km
1:30 h
210 m
249 m
Starting from the comtal city, the Saint-Sauveur path is probably the most appreciated by the people of Fuxéens. And for good reason: the breathtaking view of the castle and the old town is absolutely splendid.
Hiking Trail
· Ariège
Le Pic de Tarbésou
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
10 km
4:50 h
716 m
716 m
Tarbésou is a magnificent viewpoint from which you can see Mont Valier and St Barthélémy to the west, and Canigou to the east. It's an unmissable hike offering one of the finest panoramas in the Ariège!
Hiking Trail
· Ariège
Saint James' Way Trail
Difficulty
T1
moderate
10.5 km
7:00 h
250 m
825 m
A tradition perpetuated by pilgrims and hikers who discover every year the Way of Saint James, which was traced along the foothills of the Pyrenees from Saint-Amadou to Saint-Victor-Rouzaud.
Hiking in Ariège: the most beautiful spots
In the Regional Natural Park of the Ariège Pyrenees, discover trails between mid and high mountain areas. Hike around Mont Valier, Pic du Crabère, Pic des 3 Seigneurs, the Bassiès ponds, Bethmale lake or the imposing Montbel lake, to observe this great natural wealth.
Don't miss these sites during your hikes in the area:
- The count's city of Foix, crowned by the three towers of its castle
- The Mas d'Azil cave, a prehistoric natural site
- The bastide of Mazères, a witness to the golden age of pastel cultivation
- The fortified citadel Carla Bayle erected on a rocky peak
- The underground river of Labouiche
- Mirepoix, an essential medieval bastide
- The Montségur castle, the last stronghold of the Cathar church
- The ancient episcopal city of Saint-Lizier...
On the long-distance hiking trails of Ariège...
For long-distance hiking, famous trails cross the department, including:
- GR®, from Mirepoix (Ariège) to Portella Blanca d'Andorra (France-Spain);
- GR®10, known as the Great Pyrenees Crossing, from Lake Bethmale to Mérens-les-Vals (Ariège);
- GR®78, from Carcassonne (Aude) to Pamiers (Ariège) and from Pamiers (Ariège) to Génos (Hautes-Pyrénées);
- GR®107, from Foix (Ariège) to Portella Blanca (Andorra-Spain).
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