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Saint-Girons
Seix

View near the Col de Pause – Prat Matau Pond loop from Couflens

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France
Occitania
Saint-Girons
Seix

View near the Col de Pause – Prat Matau Pond loop from Couflens

Hard

4.7

(3)

30

hikers

View near the Col de Pause – Prat Matau Pond loop from Couflens

07:04

19.6km

1,140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées ariégeoises

Parc Natural de l'Alt Pirineu

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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3.18 km

View near the Col de Pause

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From here, you enjoy a breathtaking view of the Col de Pause which is a few steps away, as well as the surrounding peaks. In good weather, it is a paradise. And in bad weather, too!

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6.85 km

Areau Refuge

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The refuge was restored after being devastated by the storm of 2009. It is called a “refuge” but it is in fact an unguarded cabin with fairly basic equipment. It …

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6.92 km

Étang d'Areau

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Great lake, fantastic view.

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7.26 km

Bergsee

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Fantastic mountain lake

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9.36 km

view

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ALL AROUND INGENIOUS VIEW

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10.1 km

Prat Matau Pond

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The small Pra Matau pond is located at an altitude of 2,136 m in the town of Seix, above Couflens on the forest track (D703 then GR10) which leads, from the Col de Pause, to the port of Aula.

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10.9 km

Port d'Aula Mountain Pass

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At 2260 meters high.
Border between France and Spain between the regions of Ariege and Pallars Sobirá.
Going up the French side there is a cycle track to the top. A tough and very long climb that demands.

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10.9 km

The road is long, but rewarding!

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19.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

4.07 km

3.58 km

1.29 km

314 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

3.58 km

1.51 km

1.29 km

245 m

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