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Tour of the Carlit (Eastern-Pyrenees)
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Starting from the village of Dorres, famous for its open-air Roman baths, this hike ventures into the high plateau of Cerdagne to reach the pastoral hamlet of Brangoly. The trail crosses landscapes of granite and high-altitude moorland before crossing the pass towards Porté-Puymorens, a wild gateway to the high peaks. The route then climbs towards Lake Lanoux, the largest body of water in the French Pyrenees, nestled at the foot of the Carlit massif. This stone giant, the highest point in the department, overlooks a high mountain landscape where chamois and marmots find refuge in the unspoiled wilderness. Descending onto the eastern slope, hikers discover the Bouillouses plateau, dotted with a constellation of small glacial lakes. This landscape, shaped by ancient glaciers, boasts exceptional biodiversity, from alpine meadows to mountain pines.
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Distance: 50km, Elevation maximum: 2433m, Elevation minimum: 1406m, Elevation gain uphill: 2220m
IGN Maps: 2249ET - FONT-ROMEU / CAPCIR. 2249OT - BOURG-MADAME / PIC CARLIT / COL DE PUYMORENS. 2250ET - BOURG-MADAME / MONT-LOUIS / COL DE LA PERCHE.
Nearby paths:
Loop of the Perics (Eastern-Pyrenees, Ariege)
Around Cerdagne (Eastern-Pyrenees, Catalogna-Spain)
Tour of the Capcir (Eastern-Pyrenees)
GR®7 From Vosges to Pyrenees
GR®10 The Great Traverse of the Pyrenees
GR®36 From Channel to Pyrenees
GR®107 Bonshommes way
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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.
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