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Walk to Roc de Peyremaux
This hike includes a beautiful 600 m climb that is a little steep at the beginning. After about 1½ hours, you will arrive at the Aviators' Memorial with a beautiful, sweeping view of the valley. An hour later, you will reach Roc de Peyremaux with a magnificent view of Minervois, the sea, Canigou, Carlit and the mountains around Andorra.
The soulanes of Nore
If you enjoy wide open spaces and magnificent cairns, you will be well served.
The Three Bishops Fountain
Circuit around the Sales Plateau, on the border of the Aude, Tarn and Hérault departments. With its varied landscapes, it will appeal to lovers of wild places with its many Occitan crosses and superb panoramic views of the Montagne Noire and the Minervois. View of the Pyrenees in good weather.
The sources of the Clamoux
The Clamoux, a small river and tributary of the Orbiel, rises on the slopes of Pic de Nore, the iconic peak of the Montagne Noire, where a Tour de France relay station stands. Following forest tracks, with climbs of varying difficulty, you arrive near the source of the Clamoux, a small stream at the start, which you follow on the right bank, off the marked trail, descending into the Soulanes de Nore National Forest to Laviale, which, along with six other hamlets, makes up the village of Castans.
Citou circular loop
A beautiful circular route starting from the village of Citou. Almost the entire hike takes place in the woods, so it is feasible in hot weather. A passage along the ridge at the highest points of the route offers beautiful views of the surrounding area, particularly the village of Lespinassière.
From Vintrou to Lac des Saints-Peyres
A circuit with magnificent landscapes, ideal for lovers of beautiful photos.Along the way, discover the Lac des Saints-Peyres. Halfway back, enjoy Mediterranean scenery all along the Arn.
East of Le Vintrou
An easy walk with no significant elevation gain through the Bois du Moussu, the Sagne Redonde and the Trou du Vent. Beautiful forests of fir and beech trees. Views of the Montagne Noire.
The Pic de Nore
Pic de Nore is the highest point of the Montagne Noire (1,211 m). The climb is fairly easy from the typical village of Pradelles Cabardès. It mainly takes you through beech forests with views of moorland offering superb panoramas to the south over the Pyrenees and to the north over the Espinouse.
In addition to the Pic de Nore, which offers a magnificent 360° view, this circuit allows you to visit the "Cabane d'Hélène" menhirs and the famous ice houses of Pradelles.
Roc de Nouret from Pradelles-Cabardés
This hike is best done in spring in good weather to enjoy the magnificent views of the Pyrenees, the Carcassonne plain and the Mazametain. You will also have the opportunity to see an ice house and small menhirs. The vegetation is varied: sometimes Mediterranean, sometimes more mountainous. This hike is partially marked with a yellow line, a green line and a yellow dot.
The Bois des Gardes in Ferrals-les-Montagnes
PLEASE NOTE (Information dated 13 February 2026): for your safety, following recent bad weather, the routes are closed until further notice.
Here, under the protection of deciduous and coniferous forests, you can take the time to enjoy the hike in the cool shade.Here you will find the Cesse, the Minervois' iconic river, which has its source here (to be discovered off the trail).
Mont Cayroux
This hike in the Haut Languedoc Regional Nature Park allows you to discover small peaks and pastures around the village of Ferrals-les-Montagnes. After passing Mont Cayroux, which offers a magnificent 360° panorama despite its modest size (788 m), the route continues through woods, beautiful meadows and gentle hills offering new views. The Col de Serières memorial provides a historical complement, commemorating a tragic event that occurred in June 1944, while several decorated fire tanks along the way add an unusual artistic touch to the whole.
The high meadows of Ferrals-les-Montagnes
This hike starts from Ferrals-les-Montagnes and follows twoPR® trails among those that criss-cross the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, where the south of France becomes mountainous and the rivers flow either towards the Mediterranean or the ocean, thus determining the "watershed line". The source of the Cesse, at the end of this circular route, is a testament to this unspoilt area.
The Pic de Nore
A fantastic hike starting from Lake Pradelles-Cabardès leading to Pic de Nore, the highest peak of the Montagne Noire, with its breathtaking 360° view stretching from Hérault to Tarn via Aude, Pyrénées Orientales, Ariège and Haute Garonne.
Le Pas de Montsarrat
Facing the Pic de Nore, which saw the Tour de France pass through in 2018, the wind turbines installed on Mont Sarrat and spread across the municipalities of Pradelles-Cabardès and Cabrespine immediately catch the eye. TheGR®36, coming from Pic de Nore, winds its way at the foot of the masts before plunging towards Carcassonne via the Pas de Montsarrat, an ancient "Roman" communication route.
The short length of the route offers the opportunity to extend the hike along the lake (see practical information).
Circular route through the Nore forests via the Pic de Nore.
A circular route through the Nore National Forest, passing through the Nore gate and the Pic de Nore, also known as the little Ventoux for its climate and its red and white telecommunications tower. The climb through the conifer and beech forests is gentle, but the descent to Pradelles-Cabardès is steep! In winter, it is possible to do all or part of the route on snowshoes, depending on snow conditions. Be careful, there is a ford to cross!
Croix du Bessou - Moulin de Vergougnac
A circular route through pine and deciduous forests. Passing in front of the Château de Grandsagne and the huge peatland of the same name. Very little elevation gain. Altitude between 850 and 950 m.17/10/2023: Route modified due to problems crossing private property.
This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.
Pas de l'Aube loop
A loop trail to discover the sheepfolds of yesteryear and enjoy beautiful views of the Pyrenees, the Montagne Noire and the Pic de Nore.
Roc d'Agnel, Coroluna Caves, Roc de l'Aigle, Col de la Coussièro
A magnificent circular hike around Cabrespine offering beautiful 360° views, walks through fragrant heath scrubland in bloom (especially in spring), surprising caves (best visited with a head torch) and historical remains (a Roman road, a castle, etc.).
Caves, chasm and rock on the heights of Cabrespine
A lovely, varied hike with alternating limestone and schist formations and many beautiful views (as far as the Pyrenees).
Around the Cesse
This small river, which flows into the Aude after 50 km, is the focus of this circular route starting from Cantignergues, a hamlet in La Livinière, in the commune of Hérault, to its source near the village of Ferrals-les-Montagne, a village in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. A picnic area (with tables and barbecue) has been set up near the stone "gatehouse" where the waters of the Cesse emerge, disappearing during periods of drought at the foot of the Cathar citadel of Minerve.
Steep ridges in the Soulanes de Nore Forest south of the Montagne Noire.
Loop, on little-known trails or ones we create, reserved for experienced walkers who are willing to follow the GPX track and are not afraid to take poorly marked trails, most of which are unmarked.
From Roquo Négro to Montredon via the Ruisseau de la Grave
To complete a loop in the Montagne Noire on unmarked, poorly marked and rarely used paths, we have opened up a few sections of trail that allowed us to enjoy an unusual experience in a little-known area. If you like adventure, don't forget to take the GPX track with you!