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Caux-et-Sauzens walks
Caux, Sauzens, Herminis as you walk along the Canal du Midi
Visorando Member
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.
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.
Moussoulens and the Zelkova
4.20 mi
+348 ft
-338 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Moussoulens (Aude)
Half of the hike is under the trees and half is in the heath.
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.
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.
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.
The medieval city of Carcassonne from near and far
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.
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.
The Lumberjacks’ Trail in Montréal
3.78 mi
+633 ft
-620 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Montréal (Aude) (Aude)
A pleasant, short family-friendly and educational route through the woodland in Montréal, home to its collegiate church.
Villegailhenc and the Bade du Goy
3.57 mi
+351 ft
-344 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Villegailhenc (Aude)
The trail is on very clayey ground; best avoided within ten days of rain.
It’s best to go in summer, but do take the usual precautions (exposure to direct sunlight).
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.
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.
Ridge walk from Villemoustaussou
5.66 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Villemoustaussou (Aude)
A circular walk with no particular difficulties, partly on roads open to traffic. The route has very little shade and no water sources; best avoided in extreme heat. Beautiful views of the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees.
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.
Montolieu and the Saint-Roch Chapel
3.84 mi
+571 ft
-558 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Montolieu (Aude)
This is a beautiful walk, but it is exposed to the wind and sun. The first kilometre is quite steep, but the next two kilometres are gentler.
Rough wooden signs engraved with "Circuit Saint-Roch" will guide you along the way, even if they are not very visible or legible...
Since 15 October 2018 and the floods, a lot of earth has been washed away from the paths and many of them have become very stony and rocky. However, the circuit remains entirely feasible.
The Way of Saint Dominic from Montreal
Tourist office
9.58 mi
+528 ft
-541 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Montréal (Aude) (Aude)
Between vineyards and hills, hike in the footsteps of Saint Dominic: a shortened version of this legendary hike using theGR®® 78, the Piedmont Way of Saint James, starting from the pretty village of Montréal, renowned for its majestic collegiate church.
Yellow markings
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.
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.
Montolieu via Villeneuve and La Frigoule
6.07 mi
+564 ft
-584 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montolieu (Aude)
A ten-kilometre hike that winds through forests and fields. There are some beautiful properties to see, and above all, the village of Montolieu is worth a visit.
Fraïsse-Cabardès, the Aiguebelle stream and the Cascailloux
3.46 mi
+269 ft
-236 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Fraisse-Cabardès (Aude)
An easy walk through fields and woodland. Well signposted in yellow. Three signs reading ‘Entre puits et heaths’ indicate that you are on the right track.
Fraïsse-Cabardès and Les Bouriettes
3.36 mi
+344 ft
-315 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Fraisse-Cabardès (Aude)
An easy walk through woods and fields. A lovely climb through the forest alongside the Moureau stream.
Fraïsse-Cabardès and its cliff
4.06 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Fraisse-Cabardès (Aude)
A short walk, sheltered from the sun and wind for almost the entire length as it is in the forest. It had been marked in blue for an event and these markings remain visible in 2016 – but for how long? In two places, we follow paths that are not shown on the IGN map. Hence the importance of following the Visorando route.
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.
Villelongue and Saint-Martin-le-Vieil
3.63 mi
+433 ft
-423 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-le-Vieil (Aude)
A walk through vineyards and woods with no real difficulties. It is well signposted in yellow.
Please note: the paths can be very muddy after heavy rain.
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.
The Cailhau Butterfly
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.92 mi
+371 ft
-371 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Cailhau (Aude)
Discover the beauty of the Razès and Malepère plains. Breathtaking, poetic views.
A walk through vineyards, olive groves, broom, forests and heaths around the magnificent little village of Cailhau. Set off to discover an exceptional natural and historical heritage.
Cailhau, in the footsteps of Achille Laugé
4.18 mi
+213 ft
-230 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Cailhau (Aude)
This walk allows you to see reproductions of some of the works of Achille Laugé, a pointillist painter who died in 1944 after returning to the Aude region and who painted many landscapes around Cailhau, his village. There are six display stands showing Achille Lauger's paintings from the place where he created them. Enjoy a short 7 km hike.