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Start from the car park, Place de la Libération in Chamaret.
Mountain bike trail no. 9.
(S/E) From the car park, follow signpost no. 9 which leads onto a magnificent path running alongside the Lez. You’ll come to a road; continue straight ahead.
(1) Turn right onto a path running alongside fields, then follow the road opposite.
(2) Further on, turn left onto a fun trail and follow the markings across the plain through the fields. Stunning views of Vieux Montségur.
(3) Cross the D117, follow a path and a small road to a crossroads. Watch out for cars.
(4) Turn right and climb up to Vieux Montségur. Head back down to the village, passing between the houses along a small road.
(5) Follow a path along the Lauzon to reach Solérieux.
(6) Follow the signposts and cross the D71. Watch out for cars. Further on, on the right, you’ll reach La Poude.
(7) Take a path through the woods, part of which runs along the old railway line.
(8) After the hamlet of Les Estayades, head up a small road to the left, then follow a path that is quite steep in places. You’ll reach the signpost for La ferme de Cresson and the Clansayes plateau.
(9) Descend a path that is sometimes technical to arrive behind the Clansayes cemetery.
(10) Turn right and follow the road.
(11) Further on, take an uphill path. Beautiful views over the valley and the neighbouring villages. You’ll reach the hamlet of Les Homais and continue straight on along the path.
(12) At a junction, turn right and follow the signposts. Follow the path through the Rouvergue woods to reach a road. Watch out for cars.
(13) Follow the road straight ahead.
(14) Further on, turn right onto a track and then, to the left, take a stony uphill path to the Verte Colline housing estate.
(15) Cross the housing estate and follow the yellow signpost no. 9 to reach the village and the finish (S/E).
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