Ars waterfall

In the village, turn right onto the D8 towards Col de Latrape/Station de Guzet neige. Drive 200 metres and park on the first bend. The start of the path leading to the ars waterfall is signposted here.
START: 42.78752, 1.33827 At the bend in the road, take the forest track which climbs slightly to the south-east. Leave the first fork on the right and continue straight ahead to reach the junction with the GR10.
GR10 JUNCTION: 42.77625, 1.34955 Now continue along the GR10. Follow the Ars river to reach the Artigous bridge.
PONT D'ARTIGOUS 42.76973, 1.35524 Cross the bridge. The climb steepens between switchbacks and straights, staying above the Rivière d'Ars until you reach the waterfall.
BASE OF THE ARS WATERFALL 42.76973, 1.35524 Once you have reached the base of the waterfall, you can continue along the GR10 to enjoy a number of views of the different levels of the waterfall.
Take the same route back to the car park.

You are in the heart of the Ariège Pyrenees Natural Park.
We encourage you to adopt responsible behavior in this fragile and shared environment.
- Stay on the trails and take your rubbish with you.
- Observe the flora without picking it.
- Be discreet, for the wild animals.
- In the summer grazing areas, remember to close fences and gates. Do not approach or feed the animals. If a Patou (livestock guardian dog) approaches you, move away slowly and calmly. No big gestures or shouting, even if it barks, as it would consider you a threat. If it follows you, ignore it.
- Swimming in lakes is discouraged. Sunscreen (even organic!) and other cosmetics pollute this fragile environment.
- Camping is allowed, but only between 7pm and 9am, and more than an hour’s walk from a parking lot.
- During drought periods, any fire is forbidden. Otherwise, fires are only allowed more than 200m from a forest. Prefer stoves to natural hearths.
- In the unlikely event of encountering a bear (which tries at all costs to avoid us): calmly make your presence known, move away gradually, and do not run.