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La Berco Petito and La Berco Grando
An ascent through forest, with beautiful stands of cedar trees. A pleasant ridge walk with beautiful views.
Valmigère loop
Loop around Valmigère in the undergrowth, then up to the heights with a beautiful panorama of the Pyrenees and the Pic de Bugarach. The loop is marked with a descriptive sign in front of the town hall and marked in yellow. It is described in an anti-clockwise direction, but I recommend doing it clockwise, as the slopes are gentler on the way up (I did the loop in this direction). The signs indicate a time of 3 hours, which should be taken into account with breaks, as it is not difficult.
Between salt and glass in Sougraigne, La Sals and its history.
In Sougraigne, in the heart of the Hautes Corbières, springs forth the Sals, a saltwater spring that has always attracted the attention of neighbouring populations.
Today, the Salicorne association brings together the surrounding villages around a common project. It invites you to discover this unique site, once frequented by many different people: glassmakers, jet miners, charcoal burners, woodcutters, shepherds, peddlers and, of course, smugglers and customs officers from the Ferme Générale hot on their heels.
The Milobre de Bouisse
A large, gentle hill that is easily accessible, Milobre de Bouisse nevertheless rises to an altitude of 878 m and offers a magnificent view of the Corbières, the Canigou massif, Pech de Bugarach and the Ariège Pyrenees. After an open first section dominated by pastures, the route continues through charming valleys where conifers grow alongside numerous deciduous species before returning to the meadows for a final panoramic view.
The Pech de Bugarach via the shortest route
It's not the most interesting route in the massif, but it's the shortest way to quickly reach the summit of the famous site that became legendary in 2012, the Pech de Bugarach, the mysterious highest point of the Corbières massif, a foothill of the Pyrenees and a landmark for griffon vultures, which you're sure to spot.
Le Pech de Bugarach from the Col du Linas
Route providing access to Pech de Bugarach.Warning: the access path is extremely damaged and eroded. It is more like a mountain trail.Do not underestimate this short hike, where you will need to use your hands in places. I have classified it as difficult.Please stay on the marked path. Warning signs saying "Hors Sentier" (off trail) have been installed in many places. Thank you.
5 May 2025. Route updated following user comments. So please follow the advice above: stay on the marked paths.
Le Pech du Bugarach from Bugarach
This is a relatively short, intense loop route at altitude, climbing Pech du Bugarach from the village via La Fenêtre.
Circular of Saint-Polycarpe via Villar-Saint-Anselme
This amazing circular takes you through Mediterranean heath and the Blanquette de Limoux vineyards.
Starting from the village of Saint-Polycarpe with the remains of its 8th-century Benedictine abbey, the route crosses the communal forest and the village of Villar-Saint-Anselme.
At the end of the route, there is an arboretum sponsored by Yves Duteil.
The trail is marked with yellow lines and circles.
Circular trail of the Couleurs de Rennes-le-Château starting from Espéraza
Path of lights and colours: the white of the limestone cliffs, the blood red of the earth, the green of the meadows and trees, the blue of the sky and mountains, the scent of pine trees and the winds that carry our dreams far away as we admire the exceptional panoramas.
Path of the mysteries of Abbé Saunière and his confessor of Espéraza: walk in their footsteps to the heart of their history and their landscapes.
On the banks of the River Aude
Nature trail along the Aude river and urban trail through the villages of Campagne-sur-Aude and Espéraza.
The Roc Paradet from Prugnanes
A hike from a pretty little village on the Sentier Cathare GR®367, the GR®36, and the GRP® Tour des Fenouillèdes.A sense of direction is required. The reward comes at the summit, with its 360° panorama.On the way back, a visit to a large and beautiful cave is very interesting.
The Roc Paradet circular from Prugnanes
A beautiful, fairly challenging circular between Aude and Pyrénées Orientales with a magnificent 360° panorama at the summit of Paradet as a reward.
The ruined sheepfolds of La Couillade and Campeaux
In this remote corner, two hours from the nearest village, families dedicated to farming lived just a few decades ago.
The panoramic trail in Labastide-en-Val
The Lacamp plateau overlooking the Val de Dagne offers numerous viewpoints. Heath, communal forest (beech and oak) and state-owned forest (fir and cedar). This trail passes two orientation tables that provide information about the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees. It led to Bouisse, a day's walk across the Lacamp plateau.
On the village square, next to the fountain and at the corner of the old town hall, a sign describing the trail was installed in 2010.
Since 2020, the old public toilets have become the smallest museum in the world!
The Pla de Brézou
Very nice circuit that will take you over grazing areas that are still used.
The last part of the circuit overhangs the gorges of Galamus.
Le Pla de Brézou and Pech d'Auroux
A very pretty route that takes you through areas still used for grazing and to Pech Auroux, offering a 360° view of the Corbières to the north, the Fenouillèdes to the south and Bugarach to the west. The last part of the route overlooks the Gorges de Galamus.
Hike closer to 750 m elevation gain.
A less challenging version is available: Le Pla de Brézou
Saint-Hilaire circular
Once you've conquered the first kilometre, this hike offers superb panoramic views. The path along the ridge allows you to discover beautiful holm oaks, white heather, cotton cistus and many other plants.
Panoramic circular of Mayronnes
Hike around Maryonnes with beautiful views of the Corbières. The trail climbs steeply in the first part through the undergrowth.
The Devil's Belvedere
A family hike accessible to all, in the Aude Pyrenees, leading to the Belvédère du Diable viewpoint, with the chance to discover the unusual Carach chalet along a constantly shaded route.
Around Saint-Martin-Lys
A beautiful, shaded hike in the forest of the charming village of Saint-Martin-Lys, at the foot of the River Aude. This route is well worth the detour, with a beautiful viewpoint over the Axat Valley at the start of the trail.
The Leaf Trail in Serviès-en-Val
The route is shaped like a leaf, in reference to the vineyard it crosses. It leads from Serviès-en-Val to Rieux-en-Val and then to Villemagne. Follow the well-marked "Chemin des Six Sens" (Path of the Six Senses) and return to Serviès-en-Val by following the yellow markings.