Mountain hikes in Ariège

A route in the magnificent basin (Circ) of Tristaina with the option to climb the very scenic summit.

Hike through forest and then along a ridge with a beautiful view of the Ariège Pyrenees mountain range.

l'Artigue-Pica de Estats-Circ de Baborte-Certascan-Romedo-l'Artigue

The Tuc de Maubèrme is one of the most emblematic peaks of the Val d’Aran. It is very curious because of its unique geological formation. It is located in the Montoliu valley and serves as a natural landmark between Spain and France.

On this high mountain hike, you follow a circular route over three mountain huts, the village center of Graus, and the village of Tavascan. The route can be completed in five days.

The Tuc der Òme is an interesting mountain because of the various events that took place in its surroundings in the past century. At its foothills, there are the remains of the largest mine in the Vall d'Aran, the Montoliu-Urets mine, in a fairly good state of preservation, which operated from 1875 to 1918. These little-known but very interesting stories and the fact of reliving these stories in their natural surroundings are sufficient motivation to justify the ascent. 

Le Prat d'Albis, at 1211 meters altitude, is known for having hosted the Tour de France, being the starting point for paragliding, and having antennas to cover Foix and its surroundings.

Hiking the Pyrenees from West to East, summer 2013

Except for the last stretch to reach the summit, the walk is always substantial but never difficult. It is a wild route that offers a multitude of facets and features a string of lakes, all as beautiful as each other, because of their shapes and colors. The Gardelle ponds can be a very good hiking destination; only trained hikers will progress beyond the last one. The south summit of Canalbonne presents the beauty and all the characteristics of great summits, even if it is not the highest.

Magnificent stage but long!