The short circular loop of Caux and Sauzens

Close to Carcassonne, this walk, which can be enjoyed with family or friends, is not difficult and offers beautiful views of the plain and the Montagne Noire.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.61 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 51 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 51 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 169 m
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    Lowest point: 119 m

Description of the walk

The walk starts from the car park in the centre of the village at the junction of Grand Rue and Avenue des Platanes.

(S/E) Cross the square and walk about 60 metres along Grand Rue. Turn right into Rue Guillaume Fabre, then left into Rue de la Liberté and continue straight ahead onto Boulevard du Foyer. Leave the boulevard and turn right onto Chemin des Festes. After 700 metres, the path takes a circular route to the right then back to the left. Continue along Chemin des Festes for another 600 metres.

(1) At the power line, leave this path and take the path on the right that branches off sharply. After 650 metres, you will arrive at the Fabary estate. Continue straight ahead on the path that curves to the right.

(2) When the path begins to descend, the view is very beautiful. Continue for 550 metres.

(3) Leave the Fabary estate path and take the farm track on the right for about 600 metres.

(4) On the left side of the path, a wooden post marked in yellow indicates to turn left. Leave the path and walk alongside the vineyard. Follow the Pré stream on the left to reach a footbridge that crosses the stream.

(5) You are now at the Canal du Midi. Turn right and walk along the canal for about 900 metres to reach the Villesèques lock.

(6) At the lock, stay on the edge of the canal and do not take the farm track that branches off to the right. After 650m, the path leads to the outskirts of Sauzens near the D33.

(7) Turn right onto the tarmac road (D248). Be careful of the few vehicles that use this road. Continue for about 1200m to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 153 m - Parking opposite the school.
  2. 1 : km 1.61 - alt. 166 m - Hairpin bend on the right
  3. 2 : km 2.55 - alt. 139 m - Panoramic view of the Montagne Noire
  4. 3 : km 3.13 - alt. 130 m - On the right, farm track
  5. 4 : km 3.7 - alt. 125 m - Turn left at the post with yellow markings.
  6. 5 : km 3.99 - alt. 124 m - Wooden footbridge to reach the > - Canal du Midi
  7. 6 : km 4.81 - alt. 123 m - Villesèques lock
  8. 7 : km 5.5 - alt. 121 m - Tarmac road on the right
  9. S/E : km 6.61 - alt. 153 m - Parking opposite the school.

Worth a visit

(7) The hamlet of Sauzens was incorporated into the municipality of Caux in 1791. Large mansions stand alongside a chapel (on private land, so not open to visitors) and a castle.

(S/E) The village of Caux may date back to the early 10th century. Worth seeing are the Church of Saint-Étienne and Saint-Sébastien, the castle and the former presbytery with its watchtower, now the town hall.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
User 24974513

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant hike without difficulty.
The signposting could be improved.
Easy to follow route.

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beijah
beijah

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 25, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

At number 4/ The wooden post marked in yellow, so be careful. A short, easy, pleasant and peaceful walk.

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condamine
condamine

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant short hike.
Thank you.

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Paul SD
Paul SD

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I would suggest taking the path through the vineyards that leads into the woods, marked by a yellow sign on a small post, to make this walk more interesting. That's what we did on our second visit.

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scorpion11620
scorpion11620

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 14, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Meets expectations!

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scorpion11620
scorpion11620

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

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