The Squirrel Route in Rouffiac-d'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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.65 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 257 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 257 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 286 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 156 m

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Description of the walk

Car park near the cemetery opposite the school.

(S/E) Turn left towards the village exit in the direction of Limoux and take the first right onto Chemin du Moulin.

(1) Ignore the access to a vineyard on the left and continue straight ahead, ignoring all other paths on either side. You will arrive at a flat area after passing a parallel path on your left.

(2) Turn left. You will come to a four-way crossroads.

(3) Turn right, then keep left at the next junction and descend a steep slope towards the Rec Grand stream.

(4) Turn right at almost 180° before the stream at the arboretum and climb back up through the forest.

(5) After a three-legged oak tree, take a narrow path on the left for about 20 metres, then turn left again onto a slightly wider path and stay on it until you reach the ridge trail.

(6) Turn right onto the track for about 400 metres until you reach the parking area with a solitary oak tree.

(7) Turn left onto a grassy path in the undergrowth, pass a shelter with a parked caravan and climb back up to the ridge path.

(8) Ignore a path leading downhill and turn left onto the track.

(2) Continue along the track and retrace your steps to descend back to the village. Turn left and return to the car park near the cemetery (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 156 m - Car park near the cemetery.
  2. 1 : km 1.1 - alt. 245 m - Junction of the circular loop.
  3. 2 : km 2 - alt. 270 m - Flat terrain. Junction of the circular loop
  4. 3 : km 2.39 - alt. 228 m - Crossroads, on the right
  5. 4 : km 2.87 - alt. 161 m - Arboretum, on the right
  6. 5 : km 3.62 - alt. 242 m - Turn left at the top of the hill.
  7. 6 : km 4.57 - alt. 286 m - Ridge trail, on the right
  8. 7 : km 4.98 - alt. 271 m - Isolated oak tree, on the left
  9. 8 : km 5.55 - alt. 262 m - Ridge trail, on the left
  10. S/E : km 7.65 - alt. 156 m - Car park near the cemetery.

Notes

Wear sturdy shoes, as the path can be muddy after heavy rain.
In hot weather, a hat and bottle of water are essential.
Check with the town hall for information on hunting parties during the hunting season.
Information board at the car park at the start of the walk.

Worth a visit

When you arrive at (4), you will see squirrel tracks on the pine trees and a small waterfall after the Rec Grand bridge.
The mill route starts from Rouffiac d'Aude.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
3.6 / 5
User 2429754

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy route for the squirrel, but if you add the Circaete de Montclar route, it becomes a little difficult with some elevation gain, but it offers a beautiful view of the Pyrenees. In short, it's a 15 km hike that's well worth doing.

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Fred sax
Fred sax

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Good.
Beautiful scenery.
A difficult descent.
Otherwise, a pleasant experience.

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BERNARDC11
BERNARDC11

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

It's a shame that the journey between the starting point and the actual circular loop is quite long.

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Bambi31
Bambi31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant, varied hike with beautiful scenery, far from everything.

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rapid92
rapid92
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, enjoyable walk to do

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merapic
merapic

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

I have already responded regarding this route, particularly regarding the starting point, which should only be between points 2 and 3.

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Relf
Relf
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on Sunday, 27 June

From the start to point 6, there is a lot of elevation gain with a slightly difficult section before point 4, followed by a descent to the stream.
From points 2 to 6, you are in the woods with very few panoramic views.
At point 6, we turned left and climbed back up via PREIXAN, then descended through the vineyards (passable path) taking the Condamine path. To guide you, follow the Moulin hiking trail.
In total, 11.8 km for 3 hours and 15 minutes.
This path offers beautiful views.

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