The Peak of the 3 Lords

The Pic des 3 Seigneurs hike is an iconic trail in the Couserans region. Reserved for athletes and hikers, the Pic des 3 Seigneurs will not leave you indifferent with the beauty of the view.

This well-marked route via the Arbu pond allows for a gradual and more varied ascent than via the shoulder above Port de Lers, which is proposed here as a descent. This highest point in the canton of Massat offers an unobstructed panorama from the Monts d'Olmes to the east to the foothills of Mont Valier to the west and access to the mountain environment without technical difficulties. This is also why this place is steeped in history: legend has it that in the Middle Ages, the former lords of Massat, Rabat and Suc met on the large slab of this summit belonging to them every year to renew their mutual alliance, hence its name and its three crosses (sawn in 2003 and replaced in 2004-2005). Then under the northern ridge, one can also notice the persistence of snowfields during the summer. In the XNUMXth century, inhabitants came here to harvest ice to supply the Toulouse depots and cafes.

Additional Information :
You are in the heart of the Ariège Pyrenees Natural Park.

We encourage you to adopt responsible behavior in this fragile and shared environment.

- Stay on the trails and take your waste with you.

- Observe the flora without picking it.

- Stay discreet, for wild animals.

- In summer pasture areas, remember to close fences and gates. Do not approach or feed the animals. If a Patou (a livestock protection dog) approaches you, move away slowly and calmly. Do not make large gestures or shout, even if it barks, as it will consider you a threat. If it follows you, ignore it.

- Swimming in lakes is not recommended. Sunscreen (even organic!) and other cosmetics are a source of pollution in this fragile environment.

- Bivouacking is permitted, but only between 19 p.m. and 9 a.m., and more than an hour's walk from a parking lot.

- During periods of drought, all fires are prohibited. In other cases, fires are only permitted more than 200 meters from a forest. Stoves should be used instead of natural fireplaces.

- In the unlikely event of an encounter with a bear (which will try to avoid us at all costs): approach calmly, move away gradually, and do not run.

We advise you to keep dogs on a leash, especially in summer pasture areas where it would be dangerous for you and your dog if it approached the herds due to the presence of Patous.

Working Languages

• French

In detail

• Distance: 10.5 km
• Positive elevation: 845 m
• Daily duration: 05h25
• Route type: loop
• Marking precision: Yellow
• Nature of the terrain: Rock
• Type of land: Pebbles
• Type of land: Earth

Equipment

• Parking
• Free parking

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