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Carcassonne walks
The medieval city of Carcassonne from near and far
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5.55 mi
+486 ft
-486 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Carcassonne (Aude)
From the medieval city, which you can visit before or after the walk, it is worth going to the top of Pech Mary to enjoy a 360° panorama of the city and its surroundings, as well as a bird's eye view of the city, particularly Porte Narbonnaise.
Route de la Louve in Pennautier
5.86 mi
+223 ft
-220 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Pennautier (Aude)
Circular route marked in red by the Pennautier Nature et Patrimoine (PNP) association. Legend has it that a beautiful noblewoman from Pennautier would dress up as a wolf at night to meet her lovers along these paths. A lovely walk that follows the Fresquel and continues through fields and vineyards in the countryside west of Carcassonne.
Villemoustaussou, Carcassonne and Pennautier circular loop
4.42 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Villemoustaussou (Aude)
This unpretentious walk allows you to stroll in the fresh air through countryside that has remained very rural despite the proximity of the two villages and the town, which you can see via the Hôtel du Département, perched on its hilltop.
The tomb of Armand Barbès between Villedubert and Villalier
3.22 mi
+236 ft
-240 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Villedubert (Aude)
Discover the tomb of Armand Barbès and the stunning landscapes of the Carcassonne region.
From the Cabanes dans les Bois to the Château de Bouilhonnac
8.01 mi
+285 ft
-305 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villalier (Aude)
Take a walk or bike ride along the Canal du Midi, passing through the river port of Trèbes to the Château de Bouilhonnac.
The Gardies hill
5.52 mi
+207 ft
-230 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Villalier (Aude)
This walk around Les Gardies hill is a place of tranquillity and natural beauty in the Aude region. It can be done on foot or by bike.
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Tour of Lake Cavayère near Carcassonne
3.02 mi
+108 ft
-138 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Carcassonne (Aude)
Lake Cavayère is the place to visit in Carcassonne when the sun is out. The path around the lake is laid out clearly and is very easy to follow even with children (over ten years). The ever present lake provides a very pleasant setting.
Montipèze to Aragon around Le Trapel
4.32 mi
+335 ft
-338 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Villegailhenc (Aude)
Walk in full sun. Don't forget your hat and water. Avoid when it has rained the previous week as the vineyard soil is very clayey and remains sticky for a long time. Very beautiful views of the village of Aragon.
Caux, Sauzens, Herminis as you walk along the Canal du Midi
5.93 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Caux-et-Sauzens (Aude)
Part of a larger 13km circular, this fairly easy walk allows you to discover two ancient villages and breathe in the tranquillity of the banks of the Canal du Midi.
The short circular loop of Caux and Sauzens
4.11 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Caux-et-Sauzens (Aude)
Close to Carcassonne, this walk, which can be enjoyed with family or friends, is not difficult and offers beautiful views of the plain and the Montagne Noire.
Drystone shelters of Conques-sur-Orbiel
4.33 mi
+312 ft
-315 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Conques-sur-Orbiel (Aude)
On 300 hectares, an association in Conques-sur-Orbiel has restored a large number of drystone shelters, which were once used to shelter farmers when they worked on this inhospitable land. The rocks dug up during the work were used to build these shelters. You will come across around thirty of these drystone shelters.
Drystone shelters of Conques - Aribeau wall
3.37 mi
+289 ft
-292 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Conques-sur-Orbiel (Aude)
In the Heath du Roi in Conques-sur-Orbiel, many dry stone structures have been restored by a village association. On this walk, we will show you the walls that were originally used to mark out boundaries and create enclosures for livestock at night.
Drystone shelters of Conques - The Rieussec cliffs
3.64 mi
+331 ft
-305 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Conques-sur-Orbiel (Aude)
A leisurely walk offering an interesting view of the Rieusec valley, Salsigne and Villanière, and on the other side, the Orbiel valley.
Roullens le Grèbe with Lake Taure
4.70 mi
+331 ft
-344 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Roullens (Aude)
A 15-minute drive from Carcassonne, the village of Roullens, perched on a hill, overlooks a stunning landscape, a small part of which you can enjoy.
Route of drystone shelters starting from the bridge over the Rieussec
8.65 mi
+873 ft
-869 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Conques-sur-Orbiel (Aude)
An easy walk through the heath, passing a few drystone shelters. Beautiful views of the Pyrenees and the nearby Montagne Noire.
The Cabardès region of heaths and villages
9.81 mi
+755 ft
-738 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aude
This easy hike takes you through heaths and charming villages such as Fraisse-Cabardès and Aragon, perched on its hilltop. It gives you a taste of Cabardès, the foothills between Carcassonne and Mazamet.
Preixan in the vineyards and fields
4.99 mi
+630 ft
-636 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Preixan (Aude)
A pleasant route through very hilly terrain. Fields, vineyards and forests alternate throughout the walk.
The dry stone trail in Aragon
3.25 mi
+341 ft
-367 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Aude
A very pretty walk north of the village of Aragon, allowing you to discover the drystone shelter housing estate with its dry stone walls, its hillside planted with pine trees and the plateau with its drystone shelters, stone walls and panoramic views. The route is very well signposted and the information boards are very interesting.
Drystone shelters of Conques - Plaine de Cocalière
4.00 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Conques-sur-Orbiel (Aude)
This is an easy walk on a limestone plateau that was cultivated until a century ago, despite the poor soil. This is why there are many drystone shelters, which were small shelters to protect workers in case of bad weather. These shelters were built with countless stones taken from the land during agricultural work.
Circular route from Villegly to Villarzel via the Moulin Sainte-Anne
3.51 mi
+223 ft
-217 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Villegly (Aude)
In Villegly, a beautifully restored windmill offers a stunning view, and a ford sometimes allows you to step back in time to when there weren't as many bridges as there are today. All this is set against a backdrop of vineyards and heaths.
From the dam on the Ceize to the Pech-Haut solar farm in Villegly
3.33 mi
+489 ft
-463 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villegly (Aude)
The tour of the photovoltaic park offers an almost 360° panorama. From Salsigne to Villeneuve via Villanière and its mine shaft, Limousis, Sallèles-Cabardès and Marmonières.
Around the Combe Saint-Martin
3.00 mi
+387 ft
-413 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Villegly (Aude)
An easy hike offering stunning views over the villages of Sallèles-Cabardès, Villegly, Villalier, Malves-Minervois, Boulhonnac, etc.
The Squirrel Route in Rouffiac-d'Aude
4.75 mi
+843 ft
-843 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Rouffiac-d'Aude (Aude)
Rouffiac-d'Aude, located on a promontory, overlooks the Aude valley and marks the boundary of the Malpère. At the top of the trail, you will have a breathtaking view of the Razès, the Pyrenees and the Montagne Noire. You will walk through the woods in the Malpère hills.
The path is very well marked with yellow lines and squirrel symbols.
The Matelbine Tower from Monze
4.47 mi
+597 ft
-574 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Monze (Aude)
From the village of Monze, looking south-west, you cannot miss the ruins of the Matelbine Tower, perched on its wooded promontory. Through vineyards and pine woods, this hike first leads to a small lake with a picnic area before continuing on to the tower. Finally, the return to Monze offers unobstructed views of the Bretonne valley, where vineyards and cypress hedges create a beautiful scene.
Moussoulens to La Plaine via Caunettes Hautes
4.02 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Moussoulens (Aude)
An interesting circular route through vineyards and heath around the Plaine de Moussoulens.
Following the footsteps of the Visigoths in Villarzel-Cabardès
4.24 mi
+312 ft
-315 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Villarzel-Cabardès (Aude)
You'll be amazed by the well-preserved state of the Visigoths' tombs found along the way. You can explore the cemetery, made up of fifteen or so graves, at the corner of a path in the middle of shrub land.
Vineyards and heaths around Moussoulens
11.76 mi
+814 ft
-794 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Moussoulens (Aude)
Unmarked hike on stony paths and trails where thick-soled footwear is recommended.
Little shade, so not recommended in strong sunlight. Apart from that, no particular difficulties.
On the trail of wild boar in the woods of Montclar
6.04 mi
+906 ft
-906 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montclar (Aude) (Aude)
In a hilly landscape, this is a beautiful, shaded hike with wildlife in Mediterranean woods composed of holm oaks, pines and heather from the Malpère massif, which means "bad stone".
A small circular village on a hilltop in a peaceful, green setting.
