Start from the city of St-Lizier and climb the Tuc du Montcalivert offering a 360° view of the Pyrenees, the valleys and the plain. The return takes you on the way to Santiago de Compostela and crosses the pretty bastide town of Montjoie.

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.

Directions

In detail

  • Distance: 8.5 km
  • Positive elevation: 340 m
  • Daily duration: 03h20
  • Route type: loop
  • Marking precision: yellow
  • Type of land: Earth
  • Type of land: Hard surface (tar, cement, floor)
  • Nature of the ground: Gravel

Equipments & services

Equipment

  • Playground
  • Shaded Picnic area.
  • Public toilets
  • Parking
  • Orientation table
  • Coach parking
  • Charging stations for electric vehicles
  • Free parking

Services