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Travel Guide France Occitania Ariège Ascou
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Ascou

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Long-Distance Hiking
The Path of the Good People (GR-107)
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
Distance 234.3 km
Duration 81:50 h
Ascent 9,868 m
Descent 10,623 m

The "Camí dels Bons Homes" (Path of the Good People) is a cross-border hiking route of about 220 km that crosses the Pyrenees from the Sanctuary ...

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from Catalan Tourist Board,   Catalan Tourist Board
Road Cycling · Pyrenees
The Ariège Cyclotour in 5 days
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 440.9 km
Duration 31:25 h
Ascent 10,460 m
Descent 10,460 m

A 5-day route to explore the mythical passes of Ariège awaits you!

from Ariège Pyrénées Tourisme,   Ariège Pyrénées Tourisme
Road Cycling · Pyrenees
The Ariégeoise XXL - cyclosport circuit no. 6
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 178.5 km
Duration 12:00 h
Ascent 5,160 m
Descent 5,160 m

This route will take you across many unmissable mountain passes in Ariège! From Tarascon, head east towards the Montségur and Croix des Morts ...

from Ariège Pyrénées Tourisme,   Ariège Pyrénées Tourisme
Hiking Trail · Pyrenees
Hiking around the Pic de Tarbésou from Pailhères
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.3 km
Duration 4:31 h
Ascent 770 m
Descent 768 m

Not far from Ax-les-Thermes, heading towards the Col de Pailhères, here is a beautiful hiking route to discover the Pic de Tarbésou and enjoy ...

from Anaïs Douillard,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Trail · Ariège
The Pic du Tarbésou
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 2.8 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 400 m
Descent 49 m

The Tarbésou is a magnificent viewpoint from which you can observe Mont Valier and St Barthélémy to the west and Canigou to the east.

from Ariège Pyrénées Tourisme,   Ariège Pyrénées Tourisme
Long-Distance Hiking · Ariège
GR®107 - Chemin des Bonshommes (Ariège)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 115.3 km
Duration 38:00 h
Ascent 5,664 m
Descent 3,943 m

Link between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, the Pyrenees are often seen from north to south as an impassable barrier. And yet, for centuries, ...

from Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre,   Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre
Road Cycling · Ariège
Cycling route 11 - The Ariège cycle route - Stage 4: from Prades to Ax-les-Thermes
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 68.3 km
Duration 4:38 h
Ascent 1,660 m
Descent 2,190 m

The main attraction of this section starting near the neighboring department of Aude is the Col de Pailhères, approached via Mijanès and rewarded ...

Ariège Pyrénées Tourisme
Long-Distance Hiking · Spain
Katahrerweg, Camí dels Bons Homes oder Fernwanderweg GR107
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 189 km
Duration 64:35 h
Ascent 9,333 m
Descent 9,154 m

Der GR107 ist die Überschreittung der Pyrenäen  auf Historischen Pfaden von Foix(Fra) nach Berga(Spa).

from Alex Müeller,   Community
Road Cycling · Ariège
Col de Pailhères 2001 m - from Ax-les-Thermes
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 18.8 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 1,279 m
Descent 0 m

The road bike tour to the Col de Pailhères is undoubtedly a challenge that will delight both experienced cyclists and enthusiasts alike.

from Paul B,   Community
Hiking Trail · France
boucle 4 lacs et Pic de Tarbezou
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.3 km
Duration 4:31 h
Ascent 770 m
Descent 768 m

très belle randonnée au Pic de tarbezou et descente vers les 4 lacs qui bordent cette rando. la dernière montée des lacs vers le retour est quand ...

from Philippe CLERC,   Community
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The Path of the Good People (GR-107) by Bela
January 02, 2023 · Community
perfectly empty in wintertime and plenty of water. Long days, but technically not challenging. Beautiful views and the path is well marked
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Route done on December 19, 2022
Photo: Bela Elbich, Community
Photo: Bela Elbich, Community
Photo: Bela Elbich, Community
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The Route of the Pyrenees Mountain Passes by Arthur
May 16, 2022 · Community
Bonjour, le trajet est il réalisable dans le sens inverse ? (départ de Perpignan et arrivée à Hendaye)
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Ax - 30 juil. 2017 by Stéphane
August 19, 2021 · Community
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