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The tour of the Péreille gorges

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Course, Hiking itinerary in Péreille
11.1 km
3h 30min
Medium

  • Family walk along the Péreille Canyon, a nesting and breeding ground for Egyptian vultures and other migratory birds. The gorges, which form a small canyon, were once used for bauxite mining.

  • Today, this delightful trail allows you to stroll along the interpretive path and learn about the site's biodiversity, as the gorges, a popular spot for hiking and climbing, are also an excellent place to observe flora and fauna. Let yourself be charmed by the gorges and surrounding hills, where you may spot peregrine falcons or Egyptian vultures. This route combines education and fun, giving you the opportunity to discover the origins and history of the site.

    Things to see:
    - The...
    Today, this delightful trail allows you to stroll along the interpretive path and learn about the site's biodiversity, as the gorges, a popular spot for hiking and climbing, are also an excellent place to observe flora and fauna. Let yourself be charmed by the gorges and surrounding hills, where you may spot peregrine falcons or Egyptian vultures. This route combines education and fun, giving you the opportunity to discover the origins and history of the site.

    Things to see:
    - The interpretive trail on the site's biodiversity
    - The church of Péreille
    - The rock climbing site
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    Access: From Lavelanet, head towards Foix on the D117, then turn right towards the Pichobaquo mill. Continue along the small paved road for 2 km to the entrance of the Péreille Gorges at a place called ‘Comescure’.

    Start: Car park - climb up to the right towards Comescure.
    1 - Turn right to reach the monument, then left along the path to Péreille Castle (yellow markings).
    2 - Descend to the village of Péreille d'en Bas, cross the restored wash house, then the climbing site and finally the Péreille Gorges.
    3 - Take the path towards the Gorges (follow the biodiversity interpretation trail).
    4 - At the exit of the Gorges, return via the small road leading to the hamlet of Pichobaquo.

    Option: Fun walk - biodiversity interpretation trail.
    From the car park to the biodiversity information board, turn left (yellow markings) to join the site's interpretive trail. (No difficulty). Follow the gorge trail to Péreille d'en bas.
    Return via the same trail.
217 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 665 m
  • Minimum altitude : 541 m
  • Total positive elevation : 217 m
  • Total negative elevation : -224 m
  • Max positive elevation : 106 m
  • Min positive elevation : -63 m