Stage 5 - East Pyrenees
Catalogne - Ariége - P.Esp
512 km
20 à 35 J
Distance
Elevation +
30.200 m
Duration
Stage 5 will take you along the summits of the Eastern Pyrenees.
The itinerary crosses the borders between France, Andorra and Spain, remaining in the heart of the Pyrenean range.
Half of the route is on a historic trail called the HRP (Haute Route des Pyrénées), which is wild and barely sign posted.
Bring enough food and batteries to follow your GPS.
Ps: Beware of the 60 bears !
THE WILD RIDGES
REGIONAL PARK
CORBIERES ET FENOUILLEDES
As an advanced bastion of the eastern Pyrenees, its Cathar castles and its exceptional geology make this region a newborn among the Regional Parks of France. Inaugurated in 2021, this park is a new territory to discover on the HexaTrek.
Don't miss the Château de Peyrepertuse, a must-see on the HexaTrek.
REGIONAL PARK
PYRENEES CATALANES
With the Pic du Canigou as its emblem, and the Lac des Bouilleuses as its standard, this territory, the easternmost part of the Pyrenean chain, has both mountain and Mediterranean characteristics
SPANISH PARK
As the mountain does not care about borders, the HexaTrek allows itself a trip to the other side of the massif, on the Spanish side, which offers breathtaking landscapes.
Surrounded by numerous peaks reaching 3000m, this place is also nicknamed the region of a thousand lakes.
PIRENEU - AIGUESTORTES
INFORMATION & TRANSPORT
Seasonalities, places of departure and arrival, means of transport
The nearest national airport is Tarbes. From here you will find connections to Saint-Lary-Soulan station.
In the city of Carcassonne, you will find an airport
Carcassonne
Saint Lary
Carcassonne
Departure
Saint Lary
Arrival
Juin - Oct
Season
Road access to Saint Lary is well served. Bus routes are also available
Saint Lary
Carcassonne
This location is close to a motorway exit. Bus routes are available
Snow risks are high from October and before June.
Outside these periods, mountaineering equipment is mandatory.
Saint Lary
A train station is available in Saint-Lary-Soulan.
In the city of Carcassonne, you will find an SNCF TGV station
Carcassonne
TOP 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE
CANIGOU MOUTAIN
Large valleys, paths, forests, villages and old iron mines... the Massif du Canigou offers exceptional scenery for an excursion in a protected environment!
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PEYREPERTUSE CASTLE
A must-see in the Cathar country, it is the "citadel of vertigo" par excellence. The fortress of Peyrepertuse is 300 metres high and is built on a limestone cliff.
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SOULCEM LAKE
The door to the high Pyrenean mountains opens to you on the lake of Soulcem. Located at 1570m, this mirror lake reflects the most beautiful summits of the area.
LAKE D'OO
High place of Pyrenean hiking with its 275 m high waterfall, the lake of Oo is a must for the stage
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EUS
Between the Conflent valley and the Canigou mountain, Eus, one of the most beautiful villages in France, offers small paved streets and lush vegetation.
Whether you are leaving for the great adventure, or simply a section of the Hexatrek, discover the most beautiful landscapes of the route in pictures
DISCOVER THE 6 OTHERS STAGES
Vosges - Doubs - Jura
Stage 1 - The Great East
Discover the mystical landscapes of the Grand Est.
Between green forests and crystal clear waterfalls through the hidden treasures of Eastern France.
Distance
672 km
Elevation
23.300 m
20 à 35 J
Duration
Savoie - Beaufortain - Vanoise
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Stage 2 - Northern Alps
Throughout the heart of the most beautiful mountain landscapes, hike and enjoy the beautiful vistas in the center of the exceptional Alps.
Distance
672 km
Elevation
23.300 m
20 à 35 J
Duration
Ecrins - Belledonne - Vercors
Stage 3 - Southern Alps
The Hautes-Alpes are a paradise for hikers who venture there. You will encounter magnificent natural areas at every corner.
Distance
672 km
Elevation
23.300 m
20 à 35 J
Duration
Cévennes - Tarn - Languedoc
Stage 4 - Gorges & Causses
Here, time and water have shaped the landscape and dug deep gorges. Creating high plateaux between the junctions of these rivers, this contrast offer HexaTrek hikers incredible views.
Distance
672 km
Elevation
23.300 m
20 à 35 J
Duration
Catalogne - Ariége - P.Esp
Stage 5 - East Pyrenees
The itinerary of this stage crosses the borders continuously, between France, Andorra and Spain. You will remain in the heart of the Pyrenean range, close to the summits.
Distance
672 km
