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La Cassaigne walks
Historic trail of Laurac-le-Grand
Tourist office
2.80 mi
+538 ft
-509 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Laurac (Aude)
The stronghold of the powerful lords who gave their name to the Lauragais, the ancient fortified village of Laurac has retained its dominant position, its medieval silhouette and its authentic stone buildings. The route reveals breathtaking panoramas and allows you to observe the village and nature from the surrounding hills. The information panels along the route tell its eventful history, from the Cathars to the religious wars of the Renaissance.
Yellow markings
Circular Besplas near Villasavary
Visorando Member
6.98 mi
+912 ft
-889 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villasavary (Aude)
Away from the village of Villasavary, starting from the car park below the Besplas leisure centre (in front of the "Bois de Villasavary" sign), this hike crosses the first hills of La Piège, offering a landscape of meadows, woods and fields.
Follow the yellow markings and the wooden signs for "Besplas" or "route de Besplas".
Mont Carrière loop to Villasavary
6.36 mi
+994 ft
-1,017 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Villasavary (Aude)
A challenging forest circuit on hilly paths with sweeping views over the first hills of the Piège. It is an ideal training ground for keeping fit or preparing your legs for the mountains. Mont Carrière, the highlight of the walk, has four orientation tables, but it is not the only panoramic viewpoint on this circuit, which offers many beautiful sights.
Dessin trail and chapels of La Piège
6.07 mi
+915 ft
-915 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cazalrenoux (Aude)
Learn to draw while walking and observing the landscapes of the Piège hills, in unusual places such as the Serre des Enchantées or among the sheep on a wild hilltop. This is an original hike between the unspoilt villages of Cazalrenoux and Génerville.
Yellow markings + 7 wooden easels
Les Dédales du Temps starting from Villasavary
6.33 mi
+804 ft
-801 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Villasavary (Aude)
Follow in the footsteps of Théodore Denille and discover the landscapes of Lauragais, the hills of Piège du Lauragais and the people who shaped its history. Find your way through the maze of wooded paths, take a few breaks to read the signs and admire the panoramic views, while learning to recognise orchids.
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Circular of Fount Picou
3.60 mi
+374 ft
-374 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Fanjeaux (Aude)
This circular loop, which starts along the tramway path, opens onto the hills of La Piège. It encircles a narrow valley that has always been farmland shared by the farmers living in the village. Each of the fields lined up in this way had access or a "step" from the path. A stone hut, flanked by the traditional cypress tree, allowed the farmer and his team to take a well-deserved rest once the "junte" was finished.
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Orchid trail in Villasavary
5.90 mi
+853 ft
-846 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Villasavary (Aude)
The wild orchid discovery trail winds its way from the slopes of Mont Carrière to those of Les Canonges, offering a succession of hills and valleys where undergrowth, forests, cultivated areas, short, dry grasslands on limestone soil and wetlands alternate.
Wild orchids have made their home in this setting. However, few walkers pay attention to these sometimes tiny flowers, which rarely grow taller than 20 centimetres, in the early days of spring. Some are very concentrated, others much rarer, growing alone or scattered.
Picto Yellow Flower Markings
Hille and Mont Carrière circular in Fanjeaux
7.51 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,096 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Fanjeaux (Aude)
In the Aude Cathar Country, the unspoilt village of Fanjeaux, perched on a hill (pech in Occitan), offers spectacular views of the countryside. The undulating route winds its way over the hills, dotted with numerous viewpoints, including Mont Carrière with its four orientation tables.
Red markings and "Circular de la Hille" sign.
The Way of St Dominic from Fanjeaux
9.13 mi
+984 ft
-984 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Fanjeaux (Aude)
Set off on the path once taken by Saint Dominic to reach the first monastery he founded in Prouille. Crossing the hills, the route reveals the wine-growing village of Lasserre-de-Prouille, a small "circulade" with a remarkable heritage.
This is a shortened version of the long route linking Fanjeaux to Montréal (30 km) via the GR® 78, the Piedmont route of the legendary pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
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Route du Pech de Mu
3.19 mi
+361 ft
-367 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Fenouillet-du-Razès (Aude)
On the Chemin du Piémont, the most Pyrenean route to Santiago de Compostela, between Fanjeaux and Mirepoix, here is a fairly easy circular walk to enjoy the countryside of the Razès, amongst vineyards, fields and woods, starting from a typical hilltop village built in a circular layout.Yellow markings (particularly when walking in the opposite direction).
Chemin des Pibouls
7.67 mi
+656 ft
-650 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lasserre-de-Prouille (Aude)
Whether on foot or by mountain bike, this undulating walk through the vineyards of Malepère will reveal stunning views of the Pyrenees, as well as the Montagne Noire and the Lauragais plain. You’ll also visit three charming little villages known as ‘circulade’.This walk is not recommended in hot weather as there is no shade.
Landscapes and vineyards of Bas-Razès
10.78 mi
+840 ft
-830 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lasserre-de-Prouille (Aude)
Starting from Laserre-de-Prouille, set off along the paths through the vineyards of the Malepère appellation to discover four villages perched on their hills: Brézilhac, Ferran, Mazerolles-du-Razès and Lasserre-de-Prouille. Several panoramic views provide an insight into the landscape, which is marked by a wide variety of agricultural activities.
Yellow markings
Hounoux ridge trail
5.02 mi
+545 ft
-551 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Hounoux (Aude)
On the ridge line that marks the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, there is a fascinating interpretive trail on the geology and formation of these rolling landscapes of Razès, Lauragais and the foothills of the Pyrenees.
Yellow + yellow and red markings for the section on theGR®®78
Agriculture and Traditional Crafts
7.64 mi
+866 ft
-889 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Plavilla (Aude)
Today’s rural world is very different from that of centuries past. Whilst agriculture remains the driving force and an indelible feature of the Piège hills, the people and practices have changed. Following in the footsteps of Bertrand, the grocer from Mirepoix, this interpretive trail offers a dialogue between rural life today and in the past. You’ll learn more about the ‘traditional’ trades that once kept the heart of the countryside beating and the agriculture that still shapes the landscape.
Follow the blue markings
From the Canal du Midi to the circular village of Bram
3.06 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Bram (Aude)
An easy family walk between the preserved centre of the old town of Bram and the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following a secure greenway between the town and the canal, the route also takes in the canal towpath and a quiet little road. Strolling through the circular village is a pleasure: in this medieval village built in a circle, it is impossible to get lost. This preserved and enhanced heritage site is truly unique.
Villeneuve-la-Comptal circular
6.23 mi
+604 ft
-607 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-la-Comptal (Aude)
Saute Collines de Villeneuve-la-Comptal trail route.
The hills of Villeneuve-la-Comptal
2.68 mi
+436 ft
-436 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve-la-Comptal (Aude)
A pleasant short hike in the hills with several viewpoints overlooking Villeneuve-la-Comptal and Castelnaudary.
Winegrowers’ Trail in Belvèze-du-Razès
11.42 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,230 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Belvèze-du-Razès (Aude)
Circular route through the heart of the vineyards in the Razés massif with magnificent views of the Pyrenees and the Montagne Noire. You pass through the villages of Belvéze-du-Razés, Routier and Alaigne.