Hike on the soulane of Biros to discover the old mining life, the quarry is due to the mode of exploitation of the marble (method of straight steps and sawing by helical wire). This route will give a panorama from the Col de la Core to the Col de Nédé.

Road access: In Castillon, take the D4 towards Sentein. After 6 km, turn right towards the D704 until the Uchentein exit. Parking on the left at the exit of the village.

Departure from the Uchentein Oratory 0h - 985 m
At the exit of the village on the right 200 m towards Balacet, go up the path which climbs to a first fork. Turn right to cross to the water trough (often dry). 30-40 meters further on, go up to the left to soon emerge into the meadow. a little later, you arrive at the barracks and the site of the

Uchentein marble quarry 1h 20 - 1215 m
Continue down the path at the bottom of the quarry. The path branches slightly to the left. It is bordered by very beautiful stone walls. You always turn left. You will pass near an orientation table, then the route goes back down to the

2h drive.
On the left return by the road to

the oratory of Uchentein 2h 25- 985 m

Location

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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What to do

  • Up to 7 years

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  • Green Level - Easy