Around Mas de Lignières in Casseras

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This beautiful walk allows naturist campers and hikers to explore the area around the Mas de Lignières campsite. The walk is done fully clothed and takes you through the vineyards and pine forest north of Cesseras. For non-naturists, there is a car park, marked on the map but not on the road, at thefirst crossing point, which can be used as a starting and finishing point.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.15 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 294 m
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    Descent: - 286 m
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    Highest point: 367 m
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    Lowest point: 90 m
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Cesseras
The Cesse Valley
The Cesse Valley
Fauzan

Description of the walk

Park in the Mas de Lignières car park.

(S/E) Leave the campsite to the left heading north on the Minerve road (D10E1) and follow it for about 100 metres.

(1) At the big bend to the right, take the path on the left marked with a blue line.
NB: A small car park can be used as a starting point for those who do not wish to leave from the Mas de Lignières naturist campsite. From there, the path climbs steadily and offers a beautiful view of the Cesse gorges.

(2) Take the track on the right. The car park (marked on the map but not on the ground) is 20 metres further on the right and provides access to the Balme Rouge and the Grotte d'Aldène de la Coquille.

(3) At an elevation of 349 metres, opposite a vineyard, the blue trail markers point to both the right and the left. Head up to the left. The blue trail markers then become less obvious. From the summit, there is a beautiful view of Fauzan. A little further on, the path turns right around La Caguille before joining the D182

(4). Walk carefully along the road to Fauzan.

(5) At the hairpin bend on the left, take thesecond street on the right and continue to the crossroads. Then turn left.

(6) At the end of the hamlet, go down the stony path on the left, then cross a pretty pine forest (Les Piègnes).
When you reach a fire hydrant, continue downhill until the path reaches the D182, which forms a hairpin bend.

(7) Take the path at the exit of the hairpin bend. It winds its way before becoming a carriage road and then a tarmac road as you approach Cesseras.

(8) At the crossroads near the village church, turn left and then left again onto the Fauzan road (D182) and pass in front of the cemetery. Continue to the next bend.

(9) Leave the road and go up the small street to the right, then take the path on the left. This becomes a trail following the Ruisseau de Fond Galine stream before becoming a carriage road again at Boue de l'Escure. Continue to a road (cross).

(10) Turn left and cross Moncélèbre to the end of Rue du Château d'Eau.
Then turn left towards the "Mas de Lignères" campsite or right towards the car park at thefirstcrossing point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 246 m - Mas de Lignières campsite or at WP 1
  2. 1 : km 0.55 - alt. 230 m - Marked path on the left
  3. 2 : km 1.56 - alt. 293 m - Road on the right overlooking the - Cesse (rivière) - Affluent de l'Aude
  4. 3 : km 2.26 - alt. 349 m - Turn left at the fork.
  5. 4 : km 3.38 - alt. 355 m - D182
  6. 5 : km 3.96 - alt. 329 m - Fauzan
  7. 6 : km 4.2 - alt. 320 m - Exit the hamlet
  8. 7 : km 6.24 - alt. 159 m - Pin on the D182
  9. 8 : km 7.34 - alt. 92 m - Crossroads at the church in Cesseras
  10. 9 : km 7.73 - alt. 114 m - Fork to the right
  11. 10 : km 9.37 - alt. 251 m - Road (cross)
  12. S/E : km 10.15 - alt. 246 m - Mas de Lignières campsite or at WP 1

Notes

The entire route follows the blue markings.
Good walking shoes are necessary as the path is very stony in places.
Refreshments are available in Fauzan and Cesseras (booking recommended!).

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Fraisse louis
Fraisse louis

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

I did this route later in the season last year and was thrilled by the flowers. In February, with no vegetation, I found it rather dull.

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randochristel
randochristel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike, enjoyable at this time of year when the sun is shining. We made a few mistakes, but thanks to the GPS track, we always found our way back on course. We started at point 1. There is a car park and two picnic tables. It's ideal for lunch on the way back. However, it is not possible to park at the campsite at this time of year as it is closed. I recommend this hike.

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Manue SESMA
Manue SESMA
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 19, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike with views of the Cesse Gorges! Magnificent! Well marked!
Best done in good weather!

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bergpaden
bergpaden

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in the Minervois region with the splendid Gorges de Cesse.

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thierrypp
thierrypp

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike despite the weather
Superb views amidst the vineyards
We completed it in 2 hours and 50 minutes, walking at a good pace...

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Jph08
Jph08

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent scenery, often sunny, well marked.
No particular difficulties.
You can stop for a drink at Cesseras, where the owner of Le Petit Causse is very friendly.

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kalaggan11
kalaggan11

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The hike can start at point 1, the large car park at the 'climbing in the gorges' site,
which can also be used as an extension of the hike.
The rest of the hike is very pleasant, with a water point for dogs at the entrance to Cesseras.
Very steep descent on the way back to the car park at point 1.

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Sylvienarbonne
Sylvienarbonne

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this beautiful hike. Very beautiful landscapes and a route through the vineyards. I started in Cesseras and extended it to number 3 with the GR. No difficulty but very little shade.

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AZIRAND.
AZIRAND.

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Between points 6 and 7, when you reach the cistern, take the path on the right (not indicated on the description).
The name of the village is Cesseras, not Casseras.

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maussion catherine
maussion catherine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful route through the vineyards
A lovely, enjoyable walk

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papyjumper
papyjumper

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Walking along wide, uninteresting vineyard paths and then on tarmac!

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bruclar
bruclar
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very beautiful walk. We set off from the village (Cesseras) with no parking problems in the heart of nature, which avoids the climb back up to the campsite. The signposting, which is slightly different from the GPX, is very reliable and offers interesting detours with superb views of the Cesse Gorges. Highly recommended.

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