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Grotte et stèle du Maquis walks
Caves, chasm and rock on the heights of Cabrespine
Visorando Member
7.29 mi
+2,165 ft
-2,146 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cabrespine (Aude)
A lovely, varied hike with alternating limestone and schist formations and many beautiful views (as far as the Pyrenees).
Roc d'Agnel, Coroluna Caves, Roc de l'Aigle, Col de la Coussièro
9.22 mi
+2,904 ft
-2,910 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cabrespine (Aude)
A magnificent circular hike around Cabrespine offering beautiful 360° views, walks through fragrant heath scrubland in bloom (especially in spring), surprising caves (best visited with a head torch) and historical remains (a Roman road, a castle, etc.).
Trassanel Route
10.56 mi
+2,142 ft
-2,139 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Trassanel (Aude)
This hike in the Cabardès initially follows the ‘path of remembrance’ leading to the Grotte du Maquis de Trassanel, infamous for the number of Resistance fighters killed there by the occupying forces on 8 August 1944. On a lighter note, the route continues past the two remarkable viewpoints of Roc d’Agnel and Roc de l’Aigle before returning along the ridges, crossing a Natura 2000 protected area. A harmonious blend of history and unspoilt nature on the borders of the Montagne Noire and the Minervois. Several informative panels, rich in insights into the area’s geology and biosphere, are well worth a closer look.