THE ARS CASCADE

ROAD ACCESS:
From Saint Girons, take the D618 towards Oust and continue on the D32 to the village of Aulus les Bains. In the village, turn right onto the D8 towards Col de Latrape / Station de Guzet neige.
Drive 200 meters and park in the first bend. The start of the trail leading to the ars waterfall is indicated here.

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Couserans Pyrenees

On the western part of Ariège, the Couserans and its 18 valleys is a vast territory divided between high mountains, mountains and [...]

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1 - Departure

In the bend, take the forest track which goes slightly uphill in a south-easterly direction. Leave the first junction on the right and continue straight on to reach the junction with the GR10.

2 - GR10 junction

Now continue progressing on the GR10. Walk along the Ars river to reach the Artigous bridge.

3 - ARTIGOUS BRIDGE

Cross the bridge. The climb is accentuated between switchbacks and straight lines, staying above the Ars river until the waterfall.

4 - BASE OF THE ARS CASCADE

Once at the foot of the waterfall, you can continue to progress on the GR10 to enjoy several points of view on the different floors of the waterfall.

The return will be made by the same path to the departure car park.