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Espéraza walks
Circular trail of the Couleurs de Rennes-le-Château starting from Espéraza
Visorando Member 
9.22 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,506 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Espéraza (Aude)
Path of lights and colours: the white of the limestone cliffs, the blood red of the earth, the green of the meadows and trees, the blue of the sky and mountains, the scent of pine trees and the winds that carry our dreams far away as we admire the exceptional panoramas.
Path of the mysteries of Abbé Saunière and his confessor of Espéraza: walk in their footsteps to the heart of their history and their landscapes.
On the banks of the River Aude
Visorando Member 
6.17 mi
+404 ft
-377 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Campagne-sur-Aude (Aude)
Nature trail along the Aude river and urban trail through the villages of Campagne-sur-Aude and Espéraza.
Grand tour of Montsec from Montazels
Visorando Member 
2.79 mi
+863 ft
-863 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montazels (Aude)
Walk in the hills above Montazels facing Rennes-le-Château and Pic de Bugarach.
Route of drystone shelters in Montazels
Visorando Member 
1.74 mi
+486 ft
-486 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Montazels (Aude)
This hike will take you along a new route updated by a village association that is reviving forgotten paths that once allowed villagers to reach the vineyards and graze their flocks of sheep. You will discover drystone shelters that were used to shelter from the wind and bad weather and, in the case of the larger ones, to store equipment for working in the fields.
The Crête de Bouichet circular from Fa
Visorando Member 
9.63 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,319 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fa (Aude)
A circular aerial loop offering superb views of the mountains surrounding Quillan and Nébias and two villages, Fa and Rouvenac, with very discreet charms that are worth discovering. A small plateau with aerial solitude: pure bliss.
The drystone shelters trail in Couiza
Visorando Member 
5.72 mi
+774 ft
-755 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Couiza (Aude)
Departure from Couiza and its 16th-century Château des Ducs de Joyeuse. You will wind your way along paths lined with dry stone walls and several drystone shelters, passing through the villages of Cassaignes and Coustoussa with its ruined castle.
This trail takes you to the heights of Montaut and Les Planèses, where you can admire the peaks of Pic de Bugarach, Brau and the Pyrenees.
There are alternative routes and you can start from Cassaignes or Coustoussa.
The Belvédère du Diable and the Chalet de Carach from Quillan
Visorando Member 
8.19 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 50
Difficult
Departure from Quillan (Aude)
A challenging hike if you choose the circular Belvédère du Diable with its high, airy viewpoint! The route takes you through forests, along tracks and paths, with the amazing Chalet de Carach, the villages of Belvianes and Cavirac to discover, and a return trip along the Aude river: magnificent!
Please take note of the comments in the description regarding points (5) and (6).
Pech Cardou from Rennes-les-Bains
Visorando Member 7.13 mi
+1,808 ft
-1,834 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rennes-les-Bains (Aude)
Part of the route is through woodland. 360° view from the summit of Pech Cardou. At the end of the hike, you can take a dip in the natural hot springs.
The Devil’s Chair in Rennes-les-Bains
Visorando Member 
6.89 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,273 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Rennes-les-Bains (Aude)
A hike partly through the woodland, to explore the Pierres Tremblantes and the Fauteuil du Diable sites.
The Pech Cardou circular tour from Rennes-les-Bains
Visorando Member 
7.39 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,182 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Rennes-les-Bains (Aude)
A circular route from Rennes-les-Bains up to Pech Cardou. Can be done in the suggested direction or the opposite, starting from Rennes-les-Bains or Serres.Please note: there is no IGN route map for the Pech Cardou area. Follow the OSM base map or, better still, the suggested GPX track, which is essential. Allow 5 hours for the walk. A concrete marker marks the route of the Méridienne Vert at the foot of the listed bridge at Serres sur Le Rialsesse.Yellow markings are fairly common. Various directional posts which do not necessarily relate to the proposed hike.
The Devil's Belvedere
Visorando Member 5.35 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,309 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Belvianes-et-Cavirac (Aude)
A family hike accessible to all, in the Aude Pyrenees, leading to the Belvédère du Diable viewpoint, with the chance to discover the unusual Carach chalet along a constantly shaded route.
The Mousquière and Diable viewpoints
Visorando Member 7.05 mi
+2,536 ft
-2,536 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Belvianes-et-Cavirac (Aude)
A lovely walk through the forest, sheltered from the wind on days when the Tramontane is strong.
A challenging hike with a steep climb to reach the Belvédère de la Mousquière, but the view more than makes up for the effort!!!
Beautiful views from the Belvédères du Diable and lovely glimpses of the Quillan valley or Bugarach along the route.
The Green Labyrinth and the Nébias Nature Trail
Visorando Member 4.68 mi
+525 ft
-538 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Nébias (Aude)
An unmissable hike in the Aude region, accessible to all, starting from Nébias and taking you to discover the enigmatic Green Labyrinth.
Around Saint-Martin-Lys
Visorando Member 6.73 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,149 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-Lys (Aude)
A beautiful, shaded hike in the forest of the charming village of Saint-Martin-Lys, at the foot of the River Aude. This route is well worth the detour, with a beautiful viewpoint over the Axat Valley at the start of the trail.
La Berco Petito and La Berco Grando
Visorando Member 
7.61 mi
+1,804 ft
-1,798 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Arques (Aude)
An ascent through forest, with beautiful stands of cedar trees. A pleasant ridge walk with beautiful views.
Pas de Capelan, archaeological remains, Sougraigne, La Pourteille from Bugarach
Visorando Member 
10.77 mi
+2,710 ft
-2,726 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bugarach (Aude)
A lovely circular discovery walk. A GPX track is required. Although there are various markings and signposts, these do not necessarily correspond to this circular route; furthermore, the IGN base map does not always match the actual terrain.
La Digne-d'Aval circular
Visorando Member 
2.65 mi
+459 ft
-492 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from La Digne-d'Aval (Aude)
A short walk in the Limoux region through the valleys of its vineyards with beautiful panoramic views.
A pretty circular village to visit, with magnificent buildings and a rich history.
Le Pech du Bugarach from Bugarach
Visorando Member 
7.33 mi
+2,717 ft
-2,720 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Bugarach (Aude)
This is a relatively short, intense loop route at altitude, climbing Pech du Bugarach from the village via La Fenêtre.
Circular of Saint-Polycarpe via Villar-Saint-Anselme
Visorando Member 
5.56 mi
+807 ft
-787 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Polycarpe (Aude)
This amazing circular takes you through Mediterranean heath and the Blanquette de Limoux vineyards.
Starting from the village of Saint-Polycarpe with the remains of its 8th-century Benedictine abbey, the route crosses the communal forest and the village of Villar-Saint-Anselme.
At the end of the route, there is an arboretum sponsored by Yves Duteil.
The trail is marked with yellow lines and circles.
Valmigère loop
Visorando Member 5.74 mi
+889 ft
-883 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Valmigère (Aude)
Loop around Valmigère in the undergrowth, then up to the heights with a beautiful panorama of the Pyrenees and the Pic de Bugarach. The loop is marked with a descriptive sign in front of the town hall and marked in yellow. It is described in an anti-clockwise direction, but I recommend doing it clockwise, as the slopes are gentler on the way up (I did the loop in this direction). The signs indicate a time of 3 hours, which should be taken into account with breaks, as it is not difficult.
Circular route from Puivert to Nébias
Visorando Member 
9.83 mi
+679 ft
-659 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Puivert (Aude)
This circular route takes you past the foot of the Cathar castle at Puivert after passing through the Labyrinthe Vert, a striking geological formation.
This walk follows almost exclusively dirt tracks and presents no technical difficulties, apart from muddy sections and the need to wade across the stream during periods of heavy rain.
A user reports:the signposting between (13) and (14) no longer exists. At (13), return to theGR®7AandGR®367.I tried to find the old route but the path is blocked by a fence.
Puilaurens Castle
Visorando Member 7.40 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Puilaurens (Aude)
An easy hike, partly through the woods, suitable for families. Most of the hike is on a track. You can visit the castle (check opening times). It is closed in winter.
Le Pech de Bugarach from the Col du Linas
Visorando Member 
7.42 mi
+3,061 ft
-3,061 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Bugarach (Aude)
Route providing access to Pech de Bugarach.Warning: the access path is extremely damaged and eroded. It is more like a mountain trail.Do not underestimate this short hike, where you will need to use your hands in places. I have classified it as difficult.Please stay on the marked path. Warning signs saying "Hors Sentier" (off trail) have been installed in many places. Thank you.
5 May 2025. Route updated following user comments. So please follow the advice above: stay on the marked paths.
The Pech de Bugarach via the shortest route
Visorando Member 
4.22 mi
+1,985 ft
-1,959 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bugarach (Aude)
It's not the most interesting route in the massif, but it's the shortest way to quickly reach the summit of the famous site that became legendary in 2012, the Pech de Bugarach, the mysterious highest point of the Corbières massif, a foothill of the Pyrenees and a landmark for griffon vultures, which you're sure to spot.
Between salt and glass in Sougraigne, La Sals and its history.
Visorando Member 
3.07 mi
+656 ft
-656 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sougraigne (Aude)
In Sougraigne, in the heart of the Hautes Corbières, springs the Sals, a saltwater spring which has long attracted the attention of neighbouring communities.
Today, the Salicorne association brings together the surrounding villages around a shared project. It invites you to discover this unique site, once frequented by a variety of tradespeople: glassmakers, jet miners, charcoal burners, woodcutters, shepherds, pedlars and, of course, smugglers and customs officers from the Ferme Générale hot on their heels.
The Barrenc de Picaussel chasm from Belvis
Visorando Member 6.58 mi
+830 ft
-827 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Belvis (Aude)
This easy hike takes you through the woods above Belvis, alternating between footpaths and forest roads. There are some beautiful views of the region, as well as the Barrenc de Picaussel chasm. The chasm, located at the edge of the path, is very well secured (barriers and gates prevent accidents).
La Serre des Aiguilles, viewpoint overlooking Puilaurens Castle
Visorando Member 
3.96 mi
+715 ft
-715 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Puilaurens (Aude)
This short forest hike will take you to the top of a hill with a magnificent view of Puilaurens Castle. It is an interesting addition to a visit to the castle.
Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes - Cubières-sur-Cinoble
Visorando Member 
15.07 mi
+3,287 ft
-3,009 ft
9h 45
Difficult
Departure from Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
First stage of a 2-day circular route starting from Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes, taking you to Cubières-sur-Cinoble on thefirst day.
This is a fairly long stage with a significant elevation gain. It is possible to adapt the route as you wish, as there are numerousPR®,GR® 36, Cathar TrailGR®367- 367A andGRP® Tour des Fenouillèdes paths.
From Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes to Fenouillet
Visorando Member 
6.40 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,001 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A peaceful, family-friendly itinerary featuring the Gorges de Saint-Jaume and the fortresses of Fenouillet on this heritage getaway.
The ruined sheepfolds of La Couillade and Campeaux
Visorando Member 8.09 mi
+1,696 ft
-1,703 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
In this remote corner, two hours from the nearest village, families dedicated to farming lived just a few decades ago.
The Château des Maures and Malabrac from Caudiès de Fenouillèdes
Visorando Member 8.56 mi
+1,759 ft
-1,785 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
From the village of Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes through the forest, we will go to the spiral viaduct on the D9 and the ruins of the Château des Maures. We will pass the commemorative plaque marking the lunch stop of the Duke and Duchess of Orléans, sons of Louis-Philippe I, then head towards the abandoned hamlet of Malabrac.
The Pech de Bugarach circular route from Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes
Visorando Member 
11.85 mi
+3,514 ft
-3,510 ft
10 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Ascent of the summit of the Aude starting from the Pyrénées-Orientales. The route follows sections of the GR®367A, the GR®36 and an unmarked section on the south-east ridge of the Pech de Bugarach.
⚠️ Please be aware of the difficulties encountered on the challenging route between (10) and (15).
Saint-Jaume Gorges and Fenouillet Fortresses
Visorando Member 
5.51 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,056 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
When the valley was unsafe, the men would retreat to the heights. The hills surrounding the Boulzane and Agly valleys are dotted with prestigious strongholds (Puylaurens, Fenouillet, Quéribus, etc.). And getting there was no easy task, as the Gorges de Saint-Jaume demonstrate.
Wizard's house in Greffeil
Visorando Member 
4.98 mi
+856 ft
-856 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Greffeil (Aude)
A beautiful hike, steep at first, which quickly runs along the top of the valley, with a bird's eye view of the village and the surrounding hills. You will then go deeper and deeper into the forest.