Soulane du Biros (pass and peak of Arraing in return) in winter

This hike is a mid-mountain route evolving within the framework of rich beauty and a splendid panorama. Ideal route all year round. Be careful of the heat on certain slopes.

Road access: From Castillon, take the D4 towards Sentein for 8 km, then right to the Balacet car park, at the entrance to the village. Then you cross the village to take the path on the left at

BALACET LAUNDRY 0 h 920 m
Take the red and yellow path to the Biros tour on the left. Steep at first, it crosses the forest and joins the meadow up to the cabin and the

COL D’ARRAING 1 h 20 1350 m (water point which can be dry in summer)
Leave the Biros tour to follow the yellow markers which climb quickly behind the hut on the left. The paths (North-West then North) rise in bends at

SUMMIT OF PIC D’ARRAING 2 h 20 1674 m
Same route in reverse direction for the return to

BALACET VILLAGE 3 h 50 920 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: 7 km
• Positive elevation: 750 m
• Daily duration: 03h50
• Route type: round trip
• Marking details: Yellow and Red (marking of the Biros tour) then yellow
• Nature of the terrain: Ungroomed route
• Nature of the terrain: Rock
• Type of land: Earth

Equipment

• Parking
• Free parking

Services

• Pet Friendly
• Pet Friendly