From the Cabanes dans les Bois to the Château de Bouilhonnac

Date of walk : Aug 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Busy trail : Yes

Simply awful.

Wanting to explore the department during our holiday, we were hoping for a nice, refreshing walk along the Canal du Midi. Alas, we ended up following a sordid route along tarmac roads littered with rubbish. A walking tour that wasn't really a walking tour: numerous road crossings where we were brushed by cars speeding by, the roar of engines as cars sped through roundabouts, the bass booming in our ears, dog poo along sections of the road mixed with various cans, plastic bags, tissues and disposable masks.

It is clear that this hike, unworthy of the enthusiasts who frequent Visorando, was not proposed by a walker, but cobbled together by someone travelling by car or motorbike along the roads. Regardless, Les Cabanes dans les Bois has proposed a promotional itinerary that starts and ends at their lodge. It is a shame to see such routes being proposed on Visorando, which makes a mockery of hikers and outdoor sports enthusiasts: AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

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Date of walk : Mar 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Pleasant hike, very well marked route.
One downside: the section of road in Trèbes is a real shame, as there is a lot of traffic.

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Date of walk : Feb 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant walk.
The village of Bouilhonnac is worth a visit
for its keep and castle ruins.
In the distance, you can admire the clearly visible city of Carcassonne.
thank you

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Date of walk : Oct 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Hello, it takes a while to get your bearings and read the map
be a little more precise when leaving the wooden huts towards the Bishop's lock, but that's okay, I just walked a little further.
The path along the Canal du Midi is nice, as is Trèbes. There's a bit of tarmac (the edges are narrow) before the path under the power lines. The castle and church in Bouilhonnac are lovely. Make sure you take the road signposted "Chemin Notre Dame des Champs" opposite the town hall.
It's a shame that we end up on tarmac before Villedubert.
But as a good Jura native, I had a great time in nature. Thank you for your routes
Best regards

Angélo

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Date of walk : Aug 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Superb hike! Be careful on the few sections where the speed limit is 90 km/h. It was very hot today, and sections 5 and 6 are a bit tough in high temperatures (no shade along the path). For those interested, between points 8 and 9, there is a bridge that crosses the Orbiel river before entering the village of Villedubert. Just before this bridge, there is a small path on the left side of the road where you can take a break in the cool shade with your feet in the Orbiel river .

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Date of walk : Aug 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

hello
Enjoy your walk
Thanks to the person who recommended this route

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Date of walk : May 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Hello,
A pleasant route, but it's a shame that the trees along the canal have been cut down
The route is well signposted and clear
Thanks to the person who suggested this route
Enjoy your walks!

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Date of walk : Jan 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very good for the first half of the hike, up to the Trèbes exit. Less enthusiastic about the second half and strongly disagree with the section between (4) and (5): walking ON a busy road with no hard shoulder, a very dangerous stretch. This does not detract from the author's good work, as the hike is generally satisfactory. But as the author knows the area well, perhaps he could find a way to avoid this section, even if it means making the route a little longer... My comments are simply meant to be constructive.

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The map is very clear, however... As indicated, at the first lock, the route turns left...

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Date of walk : Aug 07, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

we had trouble finding the way from the cabin reception area and lost an hour, then at the Bishop's lock
there were no signs, so we turned right and followed the canal. When we reached Carcassonne, we turned back
what a shame

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Date of walk : Jun 09, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We set off from Trèbes and not from the castle as indicated. The section of the route along the Canal du Midi is less varied than the first part: the canal is being reforested with young oak trees... but they will need time to grow.
The route is straightforward and presents no difficulties: the duration is well estimated.

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We went on a very beautiful hike in May.
You cross through vineyards that are very beautiful at this time of year.
Very well explained, lovely walk along the canal with a short break in Trèbe where you can
have a drink by the water.

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Date of walk : Aug 04, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A superb hike combining river, nature and history, in a magnificent region and beautiful sunshine.

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Date of walk : May 14, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very beautiful hike in the sunshine.
Calm and peaceful along the Canal du Midi, the only downside is that there is a bit too much road...
Otherwise, a very reliable route

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Date of walk : Dec 17, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We combined three routes: this one, the Barbès tomb between Villedubert and Villalier, and the Gardies hill, for a day trip. There were no problems with the route, except for crossing Bouilhonnac when arriving from the north, where the directions (given when coming from the south) are far too vague to find the exit to Trèbes straight away. We managed with the IGN map, despite the scale being too small, but giving the names of the streets to take would make things easier!

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