On the heights of Ax-les-Thermes

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On the heights of Ax-les-Thermes

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On the heights of Ax-les-Thermes

03:15

10.3km

390m

Hiking

This loop of around ten kilometers leads to the summit of Sarrat de l'Étang at an altitude of 1,127 metres. Along the way, you will discover the rock of the Virgin, Lake Campauleil and the village of Orgeix before returning to your starting point in Ax-les-Thermes.

Located in Ariège, Ax-les-Thermes…

by Voyage Occitanie

Last updated: June 3, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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943 m

Ax-les-Thermes

Highlight • Settlement

Ax-les-Thermes is famous for its thermal springs. Prized for its baths since Roman times, this town is also a mountain bike enthusiast's paradise, with playful trails in a spectacular mountain setting.

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3.54 km

Lake Campauleil

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Lake Campauleil has existed since 1941, following the construction of a dam by EDF. It culminates at 814 meters above sea level and becomes, thanks to the dam, a small …

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4.95 km

Orgeix Church and Bridge over the Oriège

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Orgeix is a small, bucolic village nestled on the right bank of the Oriège River. This rural commune of barely 100 inhabitants is like a haven of serenity overlooking the …

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5.52 km

View of Orgeix and the Valley

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As much uphill as downhill, the viewpoint is, especially at the end of the day, a real photo spot with a view of the village of Orgeix and the surrounding mountains. Gorgeous !

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6.36 km

Sarrat of the Pond

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The Sarrat de l'Étang is a summit located on the heights of Ax-les-Thermes. Culminating at 1,127 meters above sea level, it offers a beautiful panorama over the Oriège valley.

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.17 km

1.68 km

1.55 km

1.49 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

5.25 km

2.08 km

1.81 km

733 m

414 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 5 November

11°C

-3°C

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Comments

August 18, 2025,De Ascou à Ax-les-Thermes

Beautiful scenery but some sections are very steep and even impassable. There are no practical markings.

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April 20, 2023

This loop of around ten kilometers leads to the summit of Sarrat de l'Étang at an altitude of 1,127 metres. Along the way, you will discover the rock of the Virgin, Lake Campauleil and the village of Orgeix before returning to your starting point in Ax-les-Thermes.
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Located in Ariège, Ax-les-Thermes is

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