Aran pass

Pass'Aran, the Pyrenees without borders!
Cross-border route between France and Spain, Ariège and Val d'Aran. This 5-day sports hike leads in the footsteps of smugglers, smugglers and miners who have traveled the mountain.

Pass'Aran is a fantastic, borderless circuit that takes you from the Val d'Aran to Ariège. The route, which is fully signposted, requires good physical condition and a bit of experience reading maps. The route, with its magnificent and wild landscapes, crosses several passes that exceed 2400m in altitude. For those who can't get enough, they can add the ascent of the great peaks like Crabère, Mont Valier, Barlonguère, or Maubermé. A map of the complete circuit is available in all 5 accommodations.
5-step loop
Cumulative positive elevation: 5 m
Negative cumulative elevation: 5 m
Highest point: 2880 m
France - Spain cross-border route
About 38 hours of walking over 65km
3 POSSIBLE DEPARTURES FROM FRANCE:
House of Valier
Parking de la Pucelle (municipality of Bonac Irazein)
Eylie stopover

Level of difficulty 5/5: For experienced hikers in the mountains, the length of certain stages requires good physical condition, preparation for hiking over several days and experience in reading maps.

The course crosses 5 passes which exceed 2400m in altitude. These passages are still quite snowy in June or early July and require attention or even the use of ice ax and crampons. Do not hesitate to phone the keepers to find out about the conditions and the snow cover on the passes.

For those who are in doubt, do not hesitate to call on a mountain guide.

5 to 10 hours of walking per day with positive elevations of 260 to 1 m and negative elevations of 640m to 310m.

FAVORABLE PERIOD
Taking into account the snow cover (5 passes which exceed 2400m in altitude) and the periods of guarding of certain shelters, it is advisable to carry out this trek between the end of June and the end of September.

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: 65 km
• Positive elevation: 5493 m
• Negative elevation: 5050
• Daily duration: 07h00
• Route type: loop
• Marking precision: Marking: Red and white GR10 (stages 1, 2, 5) and cross-border GR (stage 4) Cairns and GR211 (stage 3) Yellow PR and freedom path (stage 5)

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