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Appy - Etang d'Appy

Walk up to a photogenic mountain lake

Hiking Moderate

Distance
8.7 km
Ascent
757 m
Descent
758 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
988 m
High Point
1.7 km
Gradient
14˚
Appy - Etang d'Appy Map

ENGLISH | FRANÇAIS | ESPAÑOL

Description

EN

Along the Ariege Pyrenees is quite frequent to call the the mountains lakes as "étangs". This route takes you directly from the valley to one of these "étangs" (lakes) located in the Tabe massif. A really nice scenery will reward your effort. If you are lucky you will find in the way some wild blueberries!

FR

Au sein du massif de Tabe se trouve l'étang d'Appy, un joli lac de montagne qui possède une beauté sauvage inégalable et qui offre des vues magnifiques des montagnes ariégeoises et la vallée d'Ax.

ES

Ascensión al hermoso y delicado étang d'Appy. "Étang" es la palabra de la zona para designar a los lagos de montaña, equivalente a los "ibones" aragoneses o los "estanys" catalanes. Si te gustan los lagos y las buenas vistas esta ruta no te defraudará en absoluto.

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between May and October

Features

  • Picturesque
  • Dog friendly
  • Wild flowers
  • Family friendly