Bugarach walks

A lovely circular discovery walk. A GPX track is required. Although there are various markings and signposts, these do not necessarily correspond to this circular route; furthermore, the IGN base map does not always match the actual terrain.

This is a relatively short, intense loop route at altitude, climbing Pech du Bugarach from the village via La Fenêtre.

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.

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.

In Sougraigne, in the heart of the Hautes Corbières, springs the Sals, a saltwater spring which has long attracted the attention of neighbouring communities. Today, the Salicorne association brings together the surrounding villages around a shared project. It invites you to discover this unique site, once frequented by a variety of tradespeople: glassmakers, jet miners, charcoal burners, woodcutters, shepherds, pedlars and, of course, smugglers and customs officers from the Ferme Générale hot on their heels.

Ascent of Pech Bugarach starting from La Bastide, a hamlet with a few inhabitants in the commune of Camps-sur-l'Agly. Climb to the summit of Pech de Bugarach and return via theCol de Péchine. A short hike but with a significant elevation gain. ⚠️ Please note the difficulty of reaching the summit from (2) and the tricky descent from (4). See the section: practical information.

A hike partly through the woodland, to explore the Pierres Tremblantes and the Fauteuil du Diable sites.

Part of the route is through woodland. 360° view from the summit of Pech Cardou. At the end of the hike, you can take a dip in the natural hot springs.

A circular route starting from Rennes-les-Bains to climb up to Pech Cardou. Can be done in the suggested direction or in reverse, starting from either Rennes-les-Bains or Serres.Please note: there is no IGN route map for the Pech Cardou area. You must follow the directions provided.⚠️ Following a comment on 20 July 2026. Reminder ==> follow the OSM base map and the suggested GPX track, which is essential. A concrete marker indicates the route of the Méridienne Verte at the foot of the listed bridge at Serres sur Le Rialsesse.Yellow markings are fairly common, but watch out for various changes in direction ==> various directional posts which do not necessarily relate to the proposed walk.Allow 5 hours for the walk.

A very pleasant hike, but best avoided in summer. Beautiful views of Bugarach and the Corbières. Along the route, you can see the site of the old glass furnaces and taste the saltwater spring. The hike is classified as difficult because you need to know how to find your way, read a map and/or follow the GPS track. The GPS track and map are almost essential as there are many paths and the trails are not always well marked.

First stage of a 2-day circular route starting from Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes, taking you to Cubières-sur-Cinoble on thefirst day. This is a fairly long stage with a significant elevation gain. It is possible to adapt the route as you wish, as there are numerousPR®,GR® 36, Cathar TrailGR®367- 367A andGRP® Tour des Fenouillèdes paths.

A peaceful, family-friendly itinerary featuring the Gorges de Saint-Jaume and the fortresses of Fenouillet on this heritage getaway.

In this remote corner, two hours from the nearest village, families dedicated to farming lived just a few decades ago.

From the village of Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes through the forest, we will go to the spiral viaduct on the D9 and the ruins of the Château des Maures. We will pass the commemorative plaque marking the lunch stop of the Duke and Duchess of Orléans, sons of Louis-Philippe I, then head towards the abandoned hamlet of Malabrac.

Ascent of the summit of the Aude starting from the Pyrénées-Orientales. The route follows sections of the GR®367A, the GR®36 and an unmarked section on the south-east ridge of the Pech de Bugarach. ⚠️ Please be aware of the difficulties encountered on the challenging route between (10) and (15).

An ascent through forest, with beautiful stands of cedar trees. A pleasant ridge walk with beautiful views.

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.

A beautiful, fairly challenging circular between Aude and Pyrénées Orientales with a magnificent 360° panorama at the summit of Paradet as a reward.

When the valley was unsafe, the men would retreat to the heights. The hills surrounding the Boulzane and Agly valleys are dotted with prestigious strongholds (Puylaurens, Fenouillet, Quéribus, etc.). And getting there was no easy task, as the Gorges de Saint-Jaume demonstrate.

This short forest hike will take you to the top of a hill with a magnificent view of Puilaurens Castle. It is an interesting addition to a visit to the castle.

An easy hike, partly through the woods, suitable for families. Most of the hike is on a track. You can visit the castle (check opening times). It is closed in winter.

Day two: return to Caudiès-de-Fenouillède via the Pic or Pech de Bugarach.

Departure from Couiza and its 16th-century Château des Ducs de Joyeuse. You will wind your way along paths lined with dry stone walls and several drystone shelters, passing through the villages of Cassaignes and Coustoussa with its ruined castle. This trail takes you to the heights of Montaut and Les Planèses, where you can admire the peaks of Pic de Bugarach, Brau and the Pyrenees. There are alternative routes and you can start from Cassaignes or Coustoussa.

This hike will take you along a new route updated by a village association that is reviving forgotten paths that once allowed villagers to reach the vineyards and graze their flocks of sheep. You will discover drystone shelters that were used to shelter from the wind and bad weather and, in the case of the larger ones, to store equipment for working in the fields.

Walk in the hills above Montazels facing Rennes-le-Château and Pic de Bugarach.

A very beautiful walk with stunning views: Madres – Pérics – Ginèvre – Roc Blanc – Tarbesous – Saint-Barthélémy – Bugarach – Canigou, as well as the three valleys and Puymaurens Castle. Please note: the path runs along the edge of a cliff and should be avoided in strong winds or rainy weather.

At the meeting point of the African-Iberian and European tectonic plates, this interpretive trail offers many geological, natural and scenic attractions through vineyards, fir trees and heathland.