Labastide-Rouairoux walks

Let’s take a stroll through the woodland… An easy, family-friendly walk, the Sentier des Cayrans initially follows the greenway for around 2 km. Leaving the greenway behind, it heads into a forest track through dense woodland and links three hamlets south of Labastide-Rouairoux: Lafeuillade, Cantignous and Fon Santé.

This family-friendly walk takes you through woodland. Along the way, you’ll come across drystone shelters and dry-stone walls supporting terraces that were once cultivated. There’s a lovely view of the Col d’Usclats and the Somail mountains. Halfway along, you can stop for a break by the River Thoré.

A circular route through pine and deciduous forests. Passes in front of the Château de Grandsagne and the vast peatland of the same name. Very little elevation gain. Altitude between 850 and 950 m. ⚠️ 01/06/2026: GPS essential. Vegetation has taken over between (9) and (16). This walk may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Please check the map.

An easy route, to the west of Sales, in the southern part of the Bois de Vaissières. With its varied landscapes, it will appeal to lovers of unspoilt countryside, offering the chance to discover numerous Occitan crosses.

Circuit around the Sales Plateau, on the border of the Aude, Tarn and Hérault departments. With its varied landscapes, it will appeal to lovers of wild places with its many Occitan crosses and superb panoramic views of the Montagne Noire and the Minervois. View of the Pyrenees in good weather.

A superb, shaded hike in the Monts du Somail, which is very pleasant in summer to enjoy the coolness of this beautiful forest. It does not present any particular difficulties. The trail is dotted with a few items of cultural heritage. The Moulin de Mathas, now in ruins, where you can still admire a superb water reservoir, made of stone, which was used to supply the mill. Further on, the Pont Gaulois (Gallic Bridge) next to a pretty waterfall.

This hike starts from Ferrals-les-Montagnes and follows twoPR® trails among those that criss-cross the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, where the south of France becomes mountainous and the rivers flow either towards the Mediterranean or the ocean, thus determining the "watershed line". The source of the Cesse, at the end of this circular route, is a testament to this unspoilt area.

Here, sheltered by deciduous and coniferous forests, you can take your time to enjoy the hike in the cool shade.Here you’ll find the Cesse, the Minervois’ iconic river, which has its source here (to be explored off the trail).

This walk, starting from Ferrals-les-Montagnes, leads to two small, easily accessible peaks, Pech Mégé and Roquedaut, situated on the southern foothills of the Montagne Noire and each offering a superb 360° panorama. It also offers the chance to walk through majestic forests, featuring a mix of different tree species, whilst enjoying a few ridge sections that provide sweeping views over the Carcassonne plain, the Minervois, the Corbières and the Pyrenees. Pleasant in any season – even in summer, as it is mostly in the shade – this route reveals its full beauty in autumn, when the leaves change colour.

This hike in the Haut Languedoc Regional Nature Park allows you to discover small peaks and pastures around the village of Ferrals-les-Montagnes. After passing Mont Cayroux, which offers a magnificent 360° panorama despite its modest size (788 m), the route continues through woods, beautiful meadows and gentle hills offering new views. The Col de Serières memorial provides a historical complement, commemorating a tragic event that occurred in June 1944, while several decorated fire tanks along the way add an unusual artistic touch to the whole.

If you enjoy wide open spaces and magnificent cairns, you will be well served.

This hike includes a beautiful 600 m climb that is a little steep at the beginning. After about 1½ hours, you will arrive at the Aviators' Memorial with a beautiful, sweeping view of the valley. An hour later, you will reach Roc de Peyremaux with a magnificent view of Minervois, the sea, Canigou, Carlit and the mountains around Andorra.

A gentle stroll in the shade of two national forests. From Le Soulié, at an altitude of 900 m in the Somail National Forest in the Hérault, you descend gently to Labastide-Rouairoux through the Haut-Agout National Forest in the Tarn. Here, the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park hides a mystery: what might Le Somail have looked like when the dolmens and menhirs that line this route were erected? This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.

The planques are ancient footbridges built with huge stone slabs connected by metal staples and supported by dry stone walls and one or two large blocks serving as pillars. This superb circuit takes you through the Haut Languedoc Natural Park, across fields in the middle of the Somail National Forest, to discover these famous planques spanning the Arn stream and the Chemin des Menhirs. This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk. Remember to check the map.

Starting from Cassagnoles, this walk in the Haut Languedoc Regional Nature Park leads to the Saladou and Pierres Blanches viewpoints, both offering exceptional views of the Minervois, the Corbières, the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees. The alternation between long stretches through magnificent woodland, a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, and ridge walks is what gives this challenging route – which includes several very steep sections – its charm.

In the heart of the foothills, between forest and heaths, the route follows paths and tracks climbing to the borders of five municipalities. It offers lovely views of the Pyrenees, the Caroux-Espinouse, the vineyard-covered plains and the Mediterranean. Blue-marked route.

This challenging walk leads, initially, to the Roc de Peyremaux, renowned for its magnificent 360° panorama. The route continues through beautiful, varied woodland, featuring a mix of tree species dominated by beech, oak and conifers. Crossing the Realpo and Gelprigoun streams will provide a bit of extra coolness – most welcome in the warmer months – before you emerge into open country to reach the Cun de San Marti. Finally, you’ll need to navigate the final descent with caution, as it is particularly steep and even downright precipitous in places. The lack of signposting makes this section relatively difficult in terms of finding your way, before you return to Lespinassière and its welcome bar.

A beautiful hike through forests and clearings. You will discover beautiful views of the Montagne Noire and, beyond, the peaks of the Pyrenees. Water is also present, with two mills located along the route. A bucolic atmosphere that is very enjoyable in spring.

This shaded route in the Monts du Somail National Forest ranges in altitude from 895 m to 1050 m and is ideal for summer cycling. It should be done clockwise to avoid the sunniest areas in the morning and enjoy the cool shade of the forest in the afternoon.

A walk through the Avants-Monts region towards the small village of Rieussec, along the road linking Narbonne to Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, making use of a section ofthe GR® 77 starting from Vélieux and a stretch of the Grande Traversée de l’Hérault to return to this village in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park

Starting from Citou, this circular route takes you on a route that winds along the western slopes of the massif, including the ascent to the summit of La Bourasse. Sections along the ridge offer interesting views over the Montagne Noire as far as the Minervois plain.

A beautiful circular route starting from the village of Citou. Almost the entire hike takes place in the woods, so it is feasible in hot weather. A passage along the ridge at the highest points of the route offers beautiful views of the surrounding area, particularly the village of Lespinassière.