Étang d'Ayes

Depart Mount Ner car park 0 h 1 395 m Continue on foot along the forest track for one hour to reach the
Cirque and Cabane de Campuls 1h 05 1400 m Walk past the hut and up the grassy path to the left. This path narrows and winds up to a crossroads. Turn right, again uphill but less steeply, to reach the
GR10 1h 50 1690 m Take the GR to the right and let it lead you effortlessly to the lake as far as the
Étang d'Ayès 2h 00 1 694 m
To return, follow the path for 20 minutes, then descend on the path to the left of the Eliet hut.
Col d'Auédole 2 h20 1 725 m The path plunges into the forest (steep descent) to join the
Eychelle car park 3h 00 1395 m

You are in the heart of the Ariège Pyrenees Natural Park.
We encourage you to adopt responsible behavior in this fragile and shared environment.
- Stay on the trails and carry out your waste.
- Observe the flora without picking it.
- Remain discreet for the wild animals.
- In grazing areas, remember to close fences and gates. Do not approach or feed the animals. If a Patou (livestock guardian dog) approaches you, slowly and calmly move away. No sudden movements or shouting, even if it barks, as it would consider you a threat. If it follows you, ignore it.
- Swimming in the lakes of the Bethmale municipality is prohibited. This includes the lakes of Bethmale, Ayes, Eychelle, Milouga, Arouech, and Cruzous. (Order AR-2024-004 dated 12/05/2024)
- Camping is allowed, but only between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m., and at more than one hour walk from a parking area.
- During drought periods, all fires are forbidden. In other cases, fires are only allowed more than 200m from a forest. Prefer stoves to natural fire pits.
- In case of a very unlikely encounter with a bear (which will try at all costs to avoid us): calmly make your presence known, gradually move away, and do not run.