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Laure-Minervois walks
The Capitelles de Laure-Minervois trail
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5.53 mi
+495 ft
-495 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Laure-Minervois (Aude)
In the Laure-Minervois area, drystone shelters known as capitelles bear witness to the history and work of the rural world. This route, marked in yellow, will take you to around thirty capitelles that have been restored by the villagers.
Panoramic view between heath and pine forest in Saint-Frichoux
Visorando Member 
4.54 mi
+180 ft
-177 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Frichoux (Aude)
A lovely 8.5 km walk through heath and pine forest, or along one of the canals of the former, now-dry Marseillette pond.
Following the footsteps of the Visigoths in Villarzel-Cabardès
Visorando Member 
4.24 mi
+312 ft
-315 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Villarzel-Cabardès (Aude)
You'll be amazed by the well-preserved state of the Visigoths' tombs found along the way. You can explore the cemetery, made up of fifteen or so graves, at the corner of a path in the middle of shrub land.
From Caunes to Citou (circular)
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12.51 mi
+2,812 ft
-2,799 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Caunes-Minervois (Aude)
The first half of this walk takes place in the Argent Double valley, the second half in the Cros valley, following parallel paths on a roughly south-north axis, allowing you to discover different tree species and the geological diversity of this very dry limestone massif.
The red marble quarry known as the Carrière du Roy
Visorando Member 
2.88 mi
+512 ft
-512 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Caunes-Minervois (Aude)
If you enjoy walking among junipers, gorse and rockroses on a very stony but not particularly difficult path, you will love this short hike, which will take you to the quarry where the red marble columns of the Palace of Versailles were quarried.
Circular route from Villegly to Villarzel via the Moulin Sainte-Anne
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3.51 mi
+223 ft
-217 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Villegly (Aude)
In Villegly, a beautifully restored windmill offers a stunning view, and a ford sometimes allows you to step back in time to when there weren't as many bridges as there are today. All this is set against a backdrop of vineyards and heaths.
Vineyards and heath in Villeneuve-Minervois
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9.64 mi
+1,667 ft
-1,667 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-Minervois (Aude)
Many points of interest along the route: arboretum, lime kilns, dolmen, legend, remarkable tree...
The marble circuit in Caunes-Minervois
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7.68 mi
+1,686 ft
-1,696 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Caunes-Minervois (Aude)
From Notre-Dame du Cros (Caunes-Minervois), a route takes you to former marble quarries, with a picnic stop at the renovated Ventajou refuge, near the ruins of the castle of the old village that has disappeared. On the way back, you pass by the Moulin de Biot, a former witness to a technique of using wind energy for sawing marble.
Warning from the author of the route in the "practical information" tab (2/11/2021)
From the Marseillette lock to Naudy
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2.84 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Marseillette (Aude)
Discover part of the dried-up Marseillette lake, where orchards, vineyards and rice fields are cultivated, and its freshwater supply.
Around the Combe Saint-Martin
Visorando Member 
3.00 mi
+387 ft
-413 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Villegly (Aude)
An easy hike offering stunning views over the villages of Sallèles-Cabardès, Villegly, Villalier, Malves-Minervois, Boulhonnac, etc.
From the dam on the Ceize to the Pech-Haut solar farm in Villegly
Visorando Member 
3.33 mi
+489 ft
-463 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villegly (Aude)
The tour of the photovoltaic park offers an almost 360° panorama. From Salsigne to Villeneuve via Villanière and its mine shaft, Limousis, Sallèles-Cabardès and Marmonières.
From the Plateau de la Matte to medieval Ventajou
Visorando Member 
5.86 mi
+942 ft
-942 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Félines-Minervois (Hérault)
A magnificent hike in the hills above Féline-Minervois. Our footsteps echo on the marble that lies just below the surface of the heath. Sumptuous views of the Minervois. And medieval ruins to admire.
The Moulin de Biot and the marble quarries via Ventajou
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8.25 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,657 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Félines-Minervois (Hérault)
This hike, partly off the marked trails, allows you to see the hamlet of Biot, its quarry and its mill. As you pass the marble quarries (you will cross four during the hike), you will understand the titanic work carried out by our ancestors during the last century. The hike ends with a long, safe cliff-top path offering spectacular views of the Minervois plain and, beyond, the Corbières massif. In good weather, you can see the Pyrenees in the distance.
Towards the Ruisseau du Cros and Font dal Rainard
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8.42 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,667 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Félines-Minervois (Hérault)
This hike offers a variety of landscapes and trails in the Félines-Minervois marble quarry area. The passage along trails that we have recently opened up allows you to discover places that are little known or unknown.
The Gardies hill
Visorando Member 
5.52 mi
+207 ft
-230 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Villalier (Aude)
This walk around Les Gardies hill is a place of tranquillity and natural beauty in the Aude region. It can be done on foot or by bike.
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From the Cabanes dans les Bois to the Château de Bouilhonnac
Visorando Member 
8.01 mi
+285 ft
-305 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villalier (Aude)
Take a walk or bike ride along the Canal du Midi, passing through the river port of Trèbes to the Château de Bouilhonnac.
Ventajou
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13.56 mi
+2,001 ft
-1,998 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Félines-Minervois (Hérault)
Starting from Félines-Minervois, this hike leads primarily to the ruins of Ventajou, which offer a magnificent view of the Corbières and the Pyrenees. But there are many other places of interest along the route: the pretty hamlet of Auberadou, the Planette dolmen, the stone apiaries and the old marble quarries of Planette, Castillou and Escaliers, a cistern carved into the rock, not to mention the Cubitus Cave, which is worth a short detour. Finally, a walk through a magnificent pine forest filled with wonderful scents will bring this journey to a harmonious conclusion.
The tomb of Armand Barbès between Villedubert and Villalier
Visorando Member 
3.22 mi
+236 ft
-240 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Villedubert (Aude)
Discover the tomb of Armand Barbès and the stunning landscapes of the Carcassonne region.
The two locks at Puichéric
Visorando Member 4.17 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Puichéric (Aude)
More of a stroll than a hike, this outing is ideal for families looking to get some fresh air.
Although the banks of the canal have lost some of their charm (many plane trees have been lost), there are still two locks to discover, including the Aiguille lock with its unusual sculptor.
Grande faille d'Alaric, Prieuré Saint-Jean, Cachoche cliffs
Visorando Member 
5.32 mi
+1,355 ft
-1,355 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Barbaira (Aude)
From Lac de Barbaira, the route descends into the great Alaric fault towards the ruins of Saint-Jean Priory. The return route crosses the cliffs to reach the highest point at Cachoche, which offers a beautiful view of the Pyrenees, notably the Pic du Canigou. Above the cliffs, the route crosses a plateau that is covered in flowers in spring. The descent on the north side offers a beautiful view of Capendu.
Cabrespine circular via Trassanel and the Pas de Monsarrat
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10.65 mi
+2,349 ft
-2,346 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cabrespine (Aude)
Between rocks, caves and passes, this hike starting from the Gouffre Géant de Cabrespine offers beautiful views of the Minervois plain, the Corbières massif and, weather permitting, the Pyrenees mountain range.
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).
Circular Soulanes de Nore and Pas de Montsarrat starting from Limousis
Visorando Member 
12.58 mi
+2,169 ft
-2,162 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Limousis (Aude)
Magnificent landscapes on the border between Haut-Cabardès and Minervois for a circular route that follows the GR®36 on the way back from the foot of Pradelles-Cabardès, taking an old Roman road. Breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, except for the Tramontane wind.
Pas de l'Aube loop
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6.17 mi
+1,447 ft
-1,417 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Cabrespine (Aude)
A loop trail to discover the sheepfolds of yesteryear and enjoy beautiful views of the Pyrenees, the Montagne Noire and the Pic de Nore.
Roc d'Agnel, Coroluna Caves, Roc de l'Aigle, Col de la Coussièro
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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.).
From Roquo Négro to Montredon via the Ruisseau de la Grave
Visorando Member 
5.76 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,283 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Fournes-Cabardès (Aude)
To complete a loop in the Montagne Noire on unmarked, poorly marked and rarely used paths, we have opened up a few sections of trail that allowed us to enjoy an unusual experience in a little-known area. If you like adventure, don't forget to take the GPX track with you!
Steep ridges in the Soulanes de Nore Forest south of the Montagne Noire.
Visorando Member 
7.60 mi
+2,172 ft
-2,178 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Fournes-Cabardès (Aude)
Loop, on little-known trails or ones we create, reserved for experienced walkers who are willing to follow the GPX track and are not afraid to take poorly marked trails, most of which are unmarked.
Tour of Lake Cavayère near Carcassonne
Visorando Member 3.02 mi
+108 ft
-138 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Carcassonne (Aude)
Lake Cavayère is the place to visit in Carcassonne when the sun is out. The path around the lake is laid out clearly and is very easy to follow even with children (over ten years). The ever present lake provides a very pleasant setting.