Chemin du Col d'Ussat
- 4.4 mi
- loop
- 2,341 ft
- climb
- 3,883 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Chemin du Col d'Ussat is a 4.4-mile loop in Occitania, France. It runs between about 1,970 ft and 3,880 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,340 ft of climbing over the route. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains, about 0.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cap de Tartan, Cap de Barthala and La Pique. For camping, Ariège Evasion and Pré Lombard are within about 6 miles. 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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