Couserans is a Gascon country of mountains, hills, meadows, lakes, waterfalls and forests which is entirely part of the Pyrénées Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park.
Going over the Col d'Auedole is to treat yourself to a pretty sight. You will see the richness of flora and fauna with superb flowers, mushrooms, insects, reptiles and birds. …
On wet ground, I found it complicated to manage the roots, the grease and the leaves 😕 On the descent, the lower pins the ice would not have been worse …
Nice climb on bitumen from Castelnau-Durban to reach Balès and a magnificent and balaise (steep) grassy track to join the forest of the Col de la Rille. Passage to the …