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Tuc de Montcalibert

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Tuc de Montcalibert

This pleasant walk goes to the viewpoint of the Couserans: the Tuc de Montcalibert. Despite the modest height of 677 meters there is an impressive panorama, an orientation table helps you to recognize the peaks of the Pyrenees. Afterwards you follow the GR78 towards the picturesque hamlet of Montjoie-en-Couserans.

Distance: 10 km.

Time: 3h30.

Grade: Moderate.

Type: Circular.

Gps Track: Yes.

Route description: Yes.

Wheelchair: Not suitable.

Dog: Allowed.

Height gain: 452 meters.

Trail: Paved and unpaved.

Marking: Yellow dash.

Hiking shoes recommended.

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To the belvédère de Couserans.

The walk leaves Saint-Lizier next to the Episcopal Palace to quickly get to the Croix de Pouterolles. Then it goes via unpaved roads and beautiful paths to the hamlet of Maubresc. Once through the hamlet the steep climb to the Tuc de Montcalibert begins. The big cross at the top is your goal. Once at the top you have a great view of the Couserans and different peaks of the Pyrenees, an orientation table helps you to recognize them. From the Pic du Midi the Bigorre to the Pic Montcalm and Mont Vallier. Then the descent starts through a beautiful forest and you reach the hamlet of Bergerat. Then cross the D627 and continue via an old Roman road until the junction with the GR78. Now you follow the GR78 in the direction of the beautiful hamlet of Montjoie-En-Couserans. The last part is also the most boring part, via an asphalt road back in the direction of Saint-Lizier.

Tuc de Montcalibert

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Marking is present but not always clearly visible.

Map & Poi's.

POI 1 - Saint-Lizier.

Saint-Lizier is located on a hill above the river Salat and is listed as one of the 'most beautiful villages in France'. The village is dominated by the considerable episcopal palace from the 17th century and the cathedral of Saint-Lizier. The Cathedral of Saint-Lizier is a small cathedral with an octagonal tower and attractive cloisters with a balcony and interesting stone decorations at the top of the columns. There are a large number of ancient frescoes from the 11th century and silverware and a bust of Saint-Lizier in the sacristy. The Episcopal Palace in Saint-Lizier is now the departmental museum of the Ariège, with archaeological objects and paintings from the region, as well as various temporary exhibitions. On the other hand the little chapel Notre-Dame du Marsan is a famous pilgrimage site where you have a beautiful view of the picturesque countryside.

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POI 2 - Montjoie-en-Couserans.

According to a legend the small village of Montjoie-en-Couserans derives its name from the joy of pilgrims when they first saw Saint-Lizier. However, the name was derived from 'Mons Jovis', 'Mountain of Jupiter' from the time of the Gauls. In the center of the village you will see an imposing fortified church from the 14th century with a decorative façade and bell tower, a gateway through the original defensive walls of the village and a few picturesque houses.

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