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Walk starting from the village. Varied trail oscillating between path and wooded areas with a few viewpoints.

The hamlet of Monteillas is surrounded by a whole series of stream losses; small openings through which water rushes and becomes underground after traveling on the surface. The most well-known example of a loss in Ariège is the one that created the Mas d'Azil cave. But the rivers of the periglacial age were much larger!

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

Directions

In detail

  • Distance: 5 km
  • Positive elevation: 180 m
  • Daily duration: 01h50
  • Route type: loop
  • Marking precision: Yellow
  • Type of land: Earth
  • Type of land: Hard surface (tar, cement, floor)

Equipments & services

Equipment

  • Parking in the area

Services