Agel walks

Starting from Agel, taking in the history of its castle and its winding alleyways, the route leads to one of its hamlets, Cazelles, via pleasant paths and quiet country lanes, through forests, heaths and the vineyards of the Minervois, allowing you to discover the beauty of the local landscapes and heritage. The unusual return journey, crossing the River Cesse at a ford, brings home – if proof were needed – the reality of a drought that is set to worsen in the coming years...

A circular loop that takes you alternately through vineyards, heath and undergrowth. All dotted with some beautiful views of the Pyrenees and the Mivervois plain.

A short circuit starting from the hamlet of Paguignan will take you through vineyards and woods, passing successively through the hamlets of Cailhol and Vialanove. On the return circuit, there is a protected cave where bats nest. Please note! We recommend using the Visorando app for navigation, and above all, downloading the map before you leave home, as the area will remain a white zone until at least the end of 2022...

Between Aude and Hérault, this route alternates between flat and steep paths, crossing hills and plateaus between Bize-Minervois and Montouliers. On a balcony overlooking the Cesse valley, via the Travers de Verdeyre, let's set off to discover the Roc Tremblaïre before stopping at Montouliers for a break near its famous Roman fountain. The return journey, following a section ofthe GR®78combined with a Saint-Jacques slip road, allows you to overlook the Argeliers plain before arriving at Bize-Minervois.

Discover the famous Muscat vineyards of Saint-Jean-de-Minervois. This circuit moves out of the hamlet of Paguignan leading onto the plateau of Saint John and then descends to the Cesse Valley to join Agel and its Castle, which is listed as a Historical Monument. The route then continues in the direction of Cassidy and then reaches the starting point.

A circular route through the heath that will take you from Paguignan towards the road to Saint-Jean-de-Minervois, passing through the Muscat vineyards.

A short, easy walk. It is partly marked in blue and, in places, in yellow and red. Warning! In summer, temperatures (in the shade) can exceed 35°C and the route is largely exposed. Remember to take plenty of water and apply sun cream. Also, from 15 August onwards, check that a driven hunt is not taking place.

Between 55 and 45 million years ago, a warm, shallow sea flooded the older terrain forming the Montagne Noire, covering it with limestone rich in foraminifera (microscopic organisms encased in a calcareous shell). This limestone forms the Causses du Minervois. Rivers flowing down from the Montagne Noire cross these plateaus and carve out narrow valleys: the canyons. This network of canyons is home to numerous karstic caves and caves harbouring ancient traces of human presence and rare animal species. Bats, which inhabit the Grotte de l’Aldène in the Cesse Gorges, the peregrine falcon, the Montagu’s harrier and the red-backed shrike all contribute to the biodiversity of this site. This walk remains on the limestone plateau, amongst vineyards and valleys, and offers an exceptional view of the Brahunal Gorges, a stream that joins the Cessière. See warning in the practical information tab

An easy, gentle walk. Long path along the hillside and return via the ridge.

This route offers magnificent views. Depart from Bize-Minervois via the D5 departmental road, known as "La Minervoise". Route on tracks through heath, then through pine forests.

A loop starting from Saint-Jean-de-Minervois will take you across several streams and to the Church of Saint-Jean de Dieuvaille or the Church of the Trou. Along the way, you will alternate between old paths through the woods and Muscat vineyards. The route is dotted with beautiful views of the Barroubio cliffs. Depending on the season, you may see wild irises, broom, gorse, thyme and holm oaks.

This beautiful hike offers stunning views of the Coupiat, Fendaille and Trémenal gorges. The route is fully signposted, presents no major difficulties and can be shortened at various points if necessary.

This hike, at the start of La Caunette, will take you above Minerva and will let you discover the megaliths scattered along the route. You'll criss-cross vines, scrubland composed of gorse, thyme, brush, evergreen oak trees and the odd wood.

Walk among the clapas.

As you follow the course of the Nazoure river through two gorges, Sainte-Foi and, above all, Marie Close.

A walk that leads to the ruins of the Saint-Peyre Chapel and then to a curious stone with a hole in it hidden in the heath. (Moderator's note) Please note that there are reported difficulties at the end of the route. See the three comments left since February 2022.

Far less well-known than the Brian, its close neighbour, the Ruisseau de Coupiac has also carved out impressive gorges that are well worth discovering. After a rather gruelling climb up onto the causse, the route offers beautiful views of the Minervois, the Corbières and the Pyrenees. The descent along the canyon leads to the small village of La Caunette, where a stop for a break will be most welcome. Finally, the return journey along the dry bed of the Cesse offers a unique experience.

A short hike around the town of Minerve along trails that are rarely used. They offer magnificent views, but be careful if you are afraid of heights on the edges of the Brian Canyon.

This route around Minerve has it all! The natural bridges over the Cesse, the heath, the footbridges over the Gorges du Brian and, of course, the cobbled streets of the town. ⚠️ After rainfall, we advise you to check the conditions for crossing the River Brian (7): the ford between the town and the catapult can sometimes be covered in water or become slippery (see practical information). This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Please check the map.

This day-long route takes you around the very pretty medieval village of Minerve, allowing you to explore the Cesse and Brian gorges as well as some of the Minervois vineyards. This route, walked in May 2025, follows only safe paths, many of which are signposted (several other paths running along the cliffs above the gorges are now dangerous and often off-limits). As an added bonus, when water levels are low, you can visit the spectacular and immense natural arch/cave in Minerve through which the River Cesse flows.

[PLEASE NOTE: due to the fire in July 2026 in the Oupia area, the walking route is closed until further notice] This beautiful walk combines nature, history and modern technology. Enjoy the exceptional panoramic views over the wine-growing plain.Ideal for nature lovers and those looking to get away from it all for a few hours in peaceful surroundings.

The route offers beautiful, unobstructed views in its first section before winding through the undergrowth towards the river and back up to Coulouma. Information boards provide insights into life in the Camboussels valley, from water management to farming and agriculture. Although not particularly difficult, the walk does require sturdy footwear (stony sections and paths through woodland) and a bit of stamina to climb back up to the hamlet!

The Pont-Canal du Répudre bridge is the highlight of this circular route starting from Paraza towards the Minervois vineyards and the Jardin de Bacchus, near the Pouzols-Minervois cooperative winery. Before that, the passage through Sainte-Valière brings a hint of Saint-Jacques with a section of the Camin Romieu. Due to its location on the route, this Languedoc village is an essential stop for pilgrims looking for an enriching break on the Voie des Piémonts.

A walk through the Avants-Monts region towards the small village of Rieussec, along the road linking Narbonne to Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, making use of a section ofthe GR® 77 starting from Vélieux and a stretch of the Grande Traversée de l’Hérault to return to this village in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park

This route offers beautiful views and allows you to discover the Sentier des Capitelles before reaching the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Nazareth via a Way of the Cross. The return journey follows the GRP®, then unmarked paths in places and a short stretch of road before turning off via the Guitardes plateau, following the Combelongue stream.We recommend using the Visorando app or a hiking GPS.Avoid hiking on hunting days or after heavy rain.

From the Moulin de Saint-Chinian to Fonjun.

This peaceful walk through the vineyards of Saint-Chinian offers magnificent views of the village and the Grage beyond. Drystone shelters with evocative names, educational panels, Notre-Dame de Nazareth and, in the background, the Avants-Monts ridge and the silhouette of the Caroux massif: it's all here.

Between Saint-Chinian and Assignan, this route follows a GR® de Pays trail to explore woods and vineyards. On the way back, the Combelongue valley offers the chance to discover a "village" of drystone shelters and a plaster mill, now used for grain, which dates from 1854 and was originally used to grind gypsum.

Walk in the hills above Cebazan.

In the heart of the foothills, between forest and heaths, the route follows paths and tracks climbing to the borders of five municipalities. It offers lovely views of the Pyrenees, the Caroux-Espinouse, the vineyard-covered plains and the Mediterranean. Blue-marked route.