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Arnette (rivière) walks
The footbridge from Hautpoul to Mazamet
Visorando Member
7.86 mi
+2,083 ft
-2,083 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Mazamet (Tarn)
Hike with elevation gain, marked in yellow at intervals, which will allow you to use the Hautpoul footbridge opened at the end of 2018 and cross the medieval village of the same name.
There is a tricky section between points (6) and (7) where recent tree felling has more or less destroyed the mapped paths and removed the markers.
The Pic de Nore
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.26 mi
+1,598 ft
-1,601 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pradelles-Cabardès (Aude)
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.
The Pic de Nore
10.75 mi
+2,185 ft
-2,178 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pradelles-Cabardès (Aude)
The Pic de Nore is the highest point and iconic summit of the Montagne Noire, with its transmitter visible for dozens of kilometres around. The circuit described here allows you to make the ascent without any difficulty, passing by several exceptional viewpoints over the Pyrenees. Two menhirs along the way and a visit to the old ice houses in Pradelles-Cabardès are a pleasant addition to this varied hike at medium altitude.
Walk in Hautpoul via the Mazamet footbridge
1.52 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,056 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Mazamet (Tarn)
This is a round trip to visit the hilltop village of Hautpoul, discovering the Mazamet footbridge that leads there. The footbridge offers breathtaking views of the Arnette valley.
This route takes you along the Chemin de la Jamarié, an old salt road and Roman road, until you reach the footbridge.
Roquerlan loop
7.21 mi
+1,109 ft
-1,093 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Mazamet (Tarn)
An easy hike, ideal for those who love peace and quiet and walking in the forest, offering a gentle introduction to the Montagne Noire and the Massif de Nore. The route combines sunken paths lined with beautiful hawthorn and holly hedges, clearings, pastures and large forest areas where spruce trees grow alongside deciduous trees. A breath of fresh air on the outskirts of Mazamet.
Loop south of Hautpoul
7.51 mi
+1,598 ft
-1,611 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Mazamet (Tarn)
This trail runs south of Hautpoul through varied landscapes, a forest with multiple species and ever-changing flora. Your efforts to reach its heart will be rewarded by the discovery of this magnificent and picturesque little medieval village. At the foot of the Virgin perched on her rock, you will have access to a superb panorama. There are several historical sites, in particular Saint-Pierre des Plots.
See warning at the beginning of the description
The Pic de Nore
7.11 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,430 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pradelles-Cabardès (Aude)
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
8.00 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pradelles-Cabardès (Aude)
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).
Chemin des Passes and Mazamet Footbridge
5.20 mi
+1,467 ft
-1,486 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Mazamet (Tarn)
This is a circular route that takes you over the Mazamet footbridge, avoiding the crowds. At the end of the hike, there will be a few people around the Maison du Bois et du Jouet, where the activities will be greatly appreciated by young and old alike.
Roc de Nouret from Pradelles-Cabardés
6.26 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,073 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pradelles-Cabardès (Aude)
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.
Roc de Nouret
7.51 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,335 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Pradelles-Cabardès (Aude)
On the western slopes of the Pic de Nore lies a block of gneiss, the Roc de Nouret, isolated on this windswept moorland, where broom and thorn bushes share the space. Higher up, the Bois de Combe Escure, which overlooks the ravine of the same name – the border between the Aude and Tarn departments – marks the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. A leisurely return to the village via the Bayours forest track.
Circular route through the Nore forests via the Pic de Nore.
11.25 mi
+1,706 ft
-1,703 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Pradelles-Cabardès (Aude)
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!