Occitania · Hiking

Chemin du Cable

An out-and-back trail, 2.6 miles each way (5.3 miles round trip) in Occitania, France.

2.6 mi
round trip
4,226 ft
climb
4,498 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin du Cable is an out-and-back trail, 2.6 miles each way (5.3 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées ariégeoises. It runs between about 2,780 ft and 4,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,970 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Saint-Lizier d'Ustou, about 1.8 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic de Couret, Pic de Fitté and 1294. Cascade de Calio and Cascade are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping municipal and Bivouac possible are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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