This hike is a mid-mountain route evolving within the framework of rich beauty and a splendid panorama. Ideal route all year round. Be careful of the heat on certain slopes.

Road access: From Castillon, take the D4 towards Sentein for 8 km, then right to the Balacet car park, at the entrance to the village. Then you cross the village to take the path on the left at

BALACET LAUNDRY 0 h 920 m
Take the red and yellow path to the Biros tour on the left. Steep at first, it crosses the forest and joins the meadow up to the cabin and the

COL D’ARRAING 1 h 20 1350 m (water point which can be dry in summer)
Leave the Biros tour to follow the yellow markers which climb quickly behind the hut on the left. The paths (North-West then North) rise in bends at

SUMMIT OF PIC D’ARRAING 2 h 20 1674 m
Same route in reverse direction for the return to

BALACET VILLAGE 3 h 50 920 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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Prices / Opening

Opening

From January 01 to December 31, 2024
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What to do

  • From 8 years old)

Customers

  • Blue level - Moderate