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Col de Belveze (1159m) walks
Bout de Touron and Cabane des Gardes from Seignaux
Visorando Member
11.26 mi
+2,802 ft
-2,792 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Montoulieu (Ariège)
A very pleasant hike in the hills of Ariège, between forest and ridges.
Belvèze Pass from the village of Seignaux
5.99 mi
+1,470 ft
-1,552 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montoulieu (Ariège)
Starting from the village of Seignaux, which was once an old kaolin (white clay) mine used to make porcelain, you will reach the Col de Belvèze to discover a superb view of the Pyrenees mountain range. Back in the village, you can take a few minutes to learn a little more about kaolin, see the wagon used in the mine, and admire the view from the orientation table.
Walks near Col de Belveze (1159m)
From Montségur to Prades via the Gorges de la Frau
11.50 mi
+3,376 ft
-2,697 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Montségur (Ariège)
Montségur, the main stronghold where the Cathars took refuge whilst being hunted down by the Crusaders and the Inquisition, was besieged in 1244, and 225 Cathars who refused to renounce their faith were burnt right here, at the foot of the rocky peak. From there, networks were organised not only for escape but also for the spread of Cathar ideology, in order to evade the Inquisition.