Possibilité de faire la randonnée en trois jours avec une première étape à Villerouge-Termènes (gîtes disponibles) et une deuxième à Lagrasse (gîtes disponibles). Possibilité de démarrer la boucle de 3 étapes d'un autre point (Villerouge-Termenes ou Lagrasse par exemple) ou de faire le parcours en sens inverse, mais il est plus difficile de se loger à Mayronnes. En bivouac, nombreux lieux où il semble possible de s'arrêter pour la nuit sur le parcours.
Boucle des Corbières
Une randonnée, en boucle de trois jours, dans les Corbières entre Mayronnes, Termes, Villerouge-Termenès, Lagrasse et Rieux-en-Val, largement inspirée de la Boucle des Corbières par le GR®36. Sentiers vallonnés, de basse à moyenne altitude (542 m au plus haut), praticables en toutes saisons. Le parcours passe à proximité de nombreux châteaux, traverse plusieurs villages médiévaux et alterne entre pechs et vallées, en longeant de nombreux vignobles.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 36.04 mi -
Average duration: 3 days -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 5,686 ft -
Descent: - 5,725 ft -
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Highest point: 1,759 ft -
Lowest point: 381 ft
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Country:
France
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Area: Massif des Corbières -
City:
Mayronnes (11220) -
Start/End: N 43.057606° / E 2.528543° -
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Stages of the route
This route needs several days, find the details below:
Notes
Worth a visit
Sur le parcours :
- Sentier sculpturel au départ de Mayronnes (S/E).
- Château de Durfort.
- Village et Château de Termes.
- Village médiéval de Villerouge-Termenès.
- Village médiéval et Abbaye Sainte-Marie à Lagrasse.
- Chapelle de Notre-Dame de Carlat.
- Pont romain de Rieux-en-Val.
À proximité :
- Lézignan-Corbières : 20 km
- Cité de Carcassonne : 30 km
- Narbonne : 40 km
Other walks in the area
Panoramic circular of Mayronnes
Visorando Member
7.84 mi
+2,057 ft
-2,057 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mayronnes (Aude)
Hike around Maryonnes with beautiful views of the Corbières. The trail climbs steeply in the first part through the undergrowth.
Circular starting from Taurize en Val de Dagne
6.58 mi
+1,316 ft
-1,325 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Taurize (Aude)
In Taurize, you may see the "bull" on the church wall and perhaps also the ancient pagan altar dedicated to the cult of Mithra on the hill overlooking the village. Some say there are mitounes fairies!
The Leaf Trail in Serviès-en-Val
6.99 mi
+699 ft
-659 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Serviès-en-Val (Aude)
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.
The panoramic trail in Labastide-en-Val
7.00 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,352 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Labastide-en-Val (Aude)
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!
Mont Major
8.68 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,394 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-des-Champs (Aude)
Despite its modest altitude, Mont Major (542 m), the highest point of the Serre de Blanes, offers a magnificent, almost 360° panorama encompassing the Montagne d’Alaric, the Carcassonne plain and, on a clear day, the peaks of the Ariège Pyrenees and the Canigou. The ascent, starting from the village of Saint-Pierre-des-Champs, takes place amidst a landscape typical of the Corbières, with small, isolated vineyards, pine trees and heath where holm oaks reign supreme. A breath of fresh air in a setting where peace and quiet are guaranteed.
Short circular loop south of Termes
5.41 mi
+823 ft
-823 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Termes (Aude) (Aude)
The pretty village of Termes is surrounded by two lovely walks. You can do them separately or in one go, offering the option of walks for three different fitness levels. As the northern section and the circular walk combining both walks have already been published on Visorando, I am adding the section that runs south of the village. If you follow the suggested route, it is suitable for average walkers, but you should be careful on the descent between points (4) and (7), as a few fairly steep sections may prove challenging for some. However, there are no insurmountable difficulties, but it is best to be forewarned.
Termes Circular Loop
8.49 mi
+1,801 ft
-1,801 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Termes (Aude) (Aude)
A very beautiful hike along excellent, well-marked trails (GR® and PR®) to the south and north of Termes, a small village in the Hautes Corbières where you can visit the castle (pick up tickets at the Tourist Office before setting off on the hike). Classified as moderate, it nevertheless requires a good level of fitness as it includes a few steep sections along the route as well as some fairly steep descents.
Around Termes Castle
4.59 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,519 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Termes (Aude) (Aude)
This route in the heart of the Hautes Corbières offers superb panoramic views, an escape to a place that is as attractive for its beauty as it is for its rich history, as well as a great place to swim and cool off before visiting the ruins of the impregnable castle.
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