Around Tautavel

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A getaway to the Catalan Corbières region, where you can discover Tautavel and its interesting heritage.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.72 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 164 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 167 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 223 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 94 m
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Tautavel Man excavation site
Bridge over the Verdouble
Above Tautavel
Above Tautavel

Description of the walk

Park in the car park near the Museum of Prehistory on the D9 road.

Yellow signposts.

(S/E) From the car park, head north on the D9 road, pass the cooperative winery and turn right when the yellow sign indicates.

Stay on this small road, ignoring the side paths. Further on, the road will turn into a track before joining a mini tarmac track.
Follow this track downhill to an intersection.

(1) Turn right to reach a new intersection of tracks at a three-way junction.

(2) Continue straight ahead. A few dozen metres later, you will cross some undergrowth which will lead you to the D9 after a steep and fast descent.

(3) Take the D9 on the left, then leave it immediately by turning right to reach the edge of the Verdouble. You will come to a trail intersection.

(4) Cross the Verdouble and stay on the main path, which winds its way through the vineyards. Ignore all side paths and stay on the main route, which will take you to Avenue du Verdouble.

(5) Stay on this avenue until you reach an intersection with a ford.

(6) Cross the Verdouble and continue along Allée Jacques Respaud until you reach Rue Anatole France. Turn right, then left onto Rue Louis Torcatis before rejoining Avenue Jean Jaurès (or Route D9) on the left. Continue along the road until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 102 m - Departure point: car park
  2. 1 : km 1.69 - alt. 139 m - Turn right at the intersection
  3. 2 : km 2.42 - alt. 197 m - Turn right at the three-way junction
  4. 3 : km 3.97 - alt. 111 m - Route de Vingrau D9
  5. 4 : km 4.3 - alt. 105 m - Bridge over the - Verdouble (rivière)
  6. 5 : km 6.64 - alt. 104 m - Avenue du Verdouble
  7. 6 : km 7.11 - alt. 98 m - Flooded road crossing
  8. S/E : km 7.72 - alt. 102 m - Arrival Parking

Notes

This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:

Worth a visit

La Caune de l'Arago (prehistoric site)

The Museum of Prehistory is worth a visit

The Tour del Far

The Verdouble and Gouleyrous Gorges.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 30 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
elisabeth tumiati
elisabeth tumiati

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful walk through the vineyards, which change colour at this time of year.

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Ouistitidu81
Ouistitidu81

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike that starts off strong with a steep climb for a short while. You find yourself surrounded by nature.
A very pleasant walk through the vineyards.

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Myrabelle
Myrabelle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk that climbs halfway up the hill and then descends to follow the vineyards. Three-quarters of the route is on small paved roads

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Visando
Visando
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Take your time to find the start of the hike, as it is difficult to locate. We weren't the only ones who got lost and had to retrace our steps after about twenty minutes. Enjoy your hike.

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JMXIII
JMXIII

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in a beautiful parish specific to Brittany.
Ideal in the early afternoon to enjoy the coolness of the place.

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Ghislain12240
Ghislain12240

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful route to enjoy with the family. Be careful on the descents, which are sometimes very steep. Due to a lack of signage, we missed the Verdouble Gorges, which was a shame

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virgule
virgule

A very beautiful place. Above all, don't share it on social media!

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61nogent64
61nogent64

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike with a lovely swim in the gorges halfway through the route.
Thanks to Visorando.

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Capi.
Capi.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with magnificent views, best done in the morning as there are fewer people at the Verrdouble gorge.

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trantole
trantole

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk around the vineyards of Tautavel
No shade to avoid in the heat

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marie fanjeaux
marie fanjeaux

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An interesting route for people and children who want to enjoy a lovely walk in the countryside without too much effort.
When you arrive at Gouleyrou, you can rest in the cool shade and even go for a swim.

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Fr66
Fr66

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The first part is hilly with fairly steep descents if you're not used to it or don't have the right shoes. Then, at the lake, there's a very pleasant spot to eat, swim or explore the gorges (be careful of the very slippery rocks). Finally, the return to Tautavel is very flat on a small road with no shade...
There are always beautiful views in the distance.
On the way back, you can take the same route as the first part if you want a bit more variety, elevation and shade.

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SCUBA1955
SCUBA1955

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route on one side of the valley. The return trip along the quiet road could be improved by choosing a higher path

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Jeangab
Jeangab

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The first part in the forest isn't too bad.
The exit from the gorges is pretty, but it's difficult to venture out there as the rocks are very slippery.
The return to Tautavel on the small road through the vineyards is tedious.
We should explore the hill to the east to find a nicer path.

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picofi
picofi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, well-marked (yellow signs) short hike. A lovely walk around the village and then through the vineyards.

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