On historic trails marked by the imprint of the Cathar history, the Great Crossing Ariege Pyrenees is an all in contrast route. His departure in the spa resort of Ax les Thermes the tone of the first steps that take place in a mountain atmosphere to over 1 600m above sea level. After the remarkable passage to the castle of Montsegur profile of the land is less tormented way down on the plain to Lake Montbel. It will take time to discover the heritage village of Mirepoix, Pamiers and others, before attacking the bumps Plantaurel. The GTAP passes close to St Girons before returning Lacave end of the journey.
Summary crossings geographies:
* High-Ariege (Ax-les-Thermes)
* Country of the Pyrenean Mountains (The velanet)
* Mirapicien (Mirepoix)
* Mazeres (Pamiers)
* Plantaurel (Le Mas d? Azil)
* Couserans (Saint Girons)
Average length: from 4 to 7 days.
Guide
* 12 practical and handy plug-sections, each with: mileage, difficulty, terrain, detailed description, mapping at the scale of 1:50 000, tourist information.
* 3 Overview Notes: Routes in the map, height profiles, discovery in broad strokes the department.
* 1 practical 24-page booklet with many essential tips to prepare your journey: access points and information including train + ATV, markup, accommodation proposals and restoration ...
* Specification and color booklet inserted under cover of convenient size: 11.5 x 21 cm