Tuc du Coucou in winter

The Tuc du Coucou hike offers a route reaching the summit separating the Orle and Ribérot valleys. The viewpoint will give you a panorama of the magnificent east face of the Mail de Bulard as well as Mont Valier to the east.

Road access: At Castillon-en-Couserans, head towards Sentein. At Lascoux, turn left and head up the Orle Valley to reach the La Pucelle car park.

Departure: La Pucelle Vallée d’Orle car park 0h - 890m
You start on the path which goes back into the forest. It then crosses a meadow to arrive at

GR10 crossroads 0h45 - 975m
You go up to the left on a steep slope through the beech forest on the GR10 (red and white markings), to emerge on the meadow and at the

Besset hut 2h 30 - 1540m
You continue the GR10 above the cabin. The climb is a little less steep, you will see the ridge with the

Cabane du Clôt du Lac 3h15 - 1821m
You leave the GR10 which goes down on the other side to go up to the left due north towards the dome at

Tuc du Coucou 3h30 - 1890m
Enjoy the panoramic view! You will take the same route for the return

the Maid 6:30 a.m. 975 m

In the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park, dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds and to protect wildlife.

Working Languages

• French

In detail

• Distance: 9 km
• Positive elevation: 990 m
• Daily duration: 06h30
• Route type: round trip
• Marking precision: Yellow, then Red and White (GR marking)
• Nature of the terrain: Ungroomed route
• Type of land: Pebbles
• Type of land: Earth

Equipment

• Shaded Picnic area.

Services

• Pet Friendly
• Pet Friendly