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Mérens-les-Vals loop from Mérens-les-Vals

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Mérens-les-Vals loop from Mérens-les-Vals

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Mérens-les-Vals loop from Mérens-les-Vals

01:35

4.06km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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321 m

Mérens-les-Vals

Highlight • Settlement

Mérens-les-Vals is a rural commune of nearly 200 inhabitants located on the banks of the Ariège River, in the eponymous valley that connects Ax-les-Thermes to the Andorran border. The commune has long been known for giving its name to a breed of horse (the Mérens, small black-coated riding horses). Today, it enjoys a fine reputation as a stopping point on major hiking trails. Whether you're hiking the GR 10, 107, the GRP® Tour of the Ax Mountains, or planning a day hike, this small village tucked away in the valley is a must-see. There, you'll find a train station with regular service from Toulouse. Adjacent to the station, you'll find a pleasant bistro and mini-market. Stop by for a simple coffee break or a stock-up on food.

There's no shortage of accommodation options. You can book a room or a gîte year-round. In summer, you can choose a campsite located on the left bank of the Ariège River, one kilometer north of Mérens, on the Chemin des Bonshommes, which is part of the GR 107 hiking trail.

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1,000 m

Saint Peter's Church, Mérens-d'En-Haut

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The Saint-Pierre church in Mérens-d'En-Haut is located at an altitude of 1,153 meters, in Mérens-d'en-Haut, near hiking trails such as the renowned GR 10 or the GRP® tour of the Ax Mountains. This religious building with Romanesque architecture, built at the end of the 10th century, is now listed as a historic monument.

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1.80 km

Mérens sulphur springs

Highlight • Natural Monument

These natural curiosities on the heights of Mérens-les-Vals are hot springs.

Open at the end of the Nabre valley, the constitution of the springs contrasts with the spa towns of the region. Between the trees, its four basins hold water that is naturally sulphurous and heated to around forty degrees, completely devoid of human development.

Whether you start or end your hike, bring a towel to enjoy this idyllic place.

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2.36 km

Small waterfall and course of the Ariége river

Highlight • Other

4.06 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.12 km

817 m

721 m

527 m

489 m

340 m

Surfaces

1.64 km

962 m

817 m

391 m

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,280 m)

Lowest point (1,050 m)

Weather

Tuesday 16 June

27°C

9°C

39 %

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Mérens-les-Vals loop from Mérens-les-Vals

Mérens-les-Vals

Saint Peter's Church, Mérens-d'En-Haut

Mérens sulphur springs

Small waterfall and course of the Ariége river

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