Narbonne walks

A discovery walk in the historic centre of Narbonne, with a stroll along the Canal de la Robine (a branch of the Canal du Midi), followed by a wander through the streets to discover the city's iconic monuments, such as the Archbishop's Palace, Saint-Juste and Saint-Pasteur Cathedral, the Pont des Marchands, the Maison des Trois Nourrices, not to mention the superb market halls.

A half-day walk in the hills of Roches Grises in Narbonne to discover the forerunner of telecommunications, with a superb view of the Étang de Bages-Sigean.

The route consists of two small circular loops: 1 - Discover the town of Narbonne by climbing up to the orientation table via a pretty path. You will descend via the spectacular little road, the "Chemin de la Couleuvre". 2 - At the start of the Combe Mâle, at the foot of the wild climbing cliffs (50 routes according to the FFME). After a steep climb through the vegetation, you will descend gently towards the magical Vierge de Cruque. You can climb up to discover the cave located under the statue.

This hike, which starts from the road (Chemin de la Couleuvre), will allow you to discover the Massif de la Clape from a different angle, passing by springs, karstic caves and caves.

You'll discover part of the Massif de Fontfroide between the Domaine de Jonquières and the Abbaye de Fontfroide (visit possible), thanks to the many DFCI trails closed to motor vehicle traffic. The demanding section of the Combe d'Enfer should be walked with care, or even avoided after rain. An alternative route, described in the practical information section, allows you to bypass this tricky section.

Based on the Grand Castelou nature trail, this is a mountain bike discovery route suitable for families.

This walk allows you to discover the flat part of Moussan and its surroundings, with the junction between the Aude river, the Cesse and the Robine canal (a branch of the Canal du Midi), as well as the circular streets of the village.

In Occitan, “Plana” means flat; here it refers to the flat hill. This footpath allows you to explore Moussan and its hills, with the magnificent view from the Plana, which offers a vista over much of the region from Narbonne to Béziers, with the Montagne Noire and the Alaric in the background. It also allows you to discover the pre-Romanesque Chapel of Saint-Laurent.

Circular route on the Montagne de la Clape passing close to the Chapel of Notre-Dame des Auzills.

When staying in Gruissan, Sainte-Lucie Island is a must-see place for a walk, with the added bonus of swimming at the Vieille Nouvelle beach.

This hike follows paths and tracks that often cross heaths before reaching a pretty forest overlooking the Domaine de la Ricardelle. The route then runs parallel (via an uphill path) to the Chemin de la Couleuvre, allowing you to reach the antennas and enjoy a beautiful view. The return journey, which begins in the direction of the Domaine du Puech Redon, follows paths and tracks once again.This route is largely unmarked but well known to hikers as it follows a path that passes close to the cave, dominated by a statue of the Virgin of Cruque erected in 1915, and other routes in La Clape, fairly close to Notre-Dame-des-Auzils.

A circular route, not too difficult, starting from Fontfroide Abbey offering lovely views. The route is varied as it follows paths that are sometimes stony, tracks, and also a section of the Via Domitia. All in all, a short hike that is a bit of a workout in places but remains enjoyable.

A loop from the magnificent Abbaye de Fontfroide in the massif of the same name. There are 360° views of the Corbières, the Pyrenees and the Aude coastline. With no major difficulties, the route only takes in the DFCI paths of this highly protected massif.

This unique hike offers beautiful views through the heaths and at the foot of the La Clape cliffs in good weather. However, it does present a number of challenges: stony paths, rocky trails that sometimes tend to close in, two ditches to cross, a stone wall to climb at one point, then descend with caution, before returning to more pleasant paths and tracks at the end of the route. Finally, this is an unmarked route for which the use of the Visorando app or a GPS is recommended.

At the gates of Saint-Pierre-la-Mer, this hike leads to the Gouffre de l'Œil Doux via the small hamlet of Saint-Pierre. Heath, pine trees and vineyards form the backdrop to this circuit, which retains its wild character despite running along the edge of the seaside resort in its final section. The magnificent view of the sea, the Canigou and the Albères mountains will quickly make you forget how close you are.