Cap du Carmil

Cap du Carmil is a beautiful route through ridges and forests, with an incomparable view of the Pyrenees chain and the Mont Valier massif, the Pic des trois seigneurs and Bassiès.

Step by step :
Take the path on the left towards the southwest (GR markings of
country).

• Pass in front of the Colony and climb to the Col de Laserre at 1146 m
altitude, which offers a breathtaking view of the Barguillière.

• Continue on the GR de pays towards the east to arrive at the Col d’Uscla.

• At the intersection of the D111, follow the path titled “Cap Carmil” towards the southwest. It climbs among broom and ferns before entering a coniferous forest.

• The path gradually narrows and leads to a wide path which goes up towards the south-west, bordered by the Caplong forest where the capercaillie lives. You pass under the peak of Jouels (1421m) and under the summit of Cap Long (1479m).

• The path continues to the summer pastures after passing a fence. It rises due south towards Cap Carmil, a vast summit offering a breathtaking 360° view: the Pyrenees range emerges from south to west,
from where you can observe Mont Valier. To the east, you can see the foothills and the town of Foix and to the north, a clear view towards the Toulouse basin.

• You can now retrace your steps and take the path in the opposite direction towards the starting point.

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: 13.5 km
• Positive elevation: 620 m
• Daily duration: 05h35
• Route type: round trip
• Marking precision: Red and yellow
• Type of land: Earth

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