Les Cammazes walks

There are no signs indicating this remnant of a powerful Cathar fortress where three hundred Cathar perfects took refuge in 1209. All that remains is a tower and an intact Romanesque gate marking the entrance to the castrum. This walk along the Rigole de la Montagne and Sor rivers will reveal the entrance to the hidden path.

This hike is very easy to follow, but bring sunscreen and water if you're doing it in the middle of summer!

This hike alternates between beech, oak and chestnut forests and cattle pastures on the hillsides. The elevation gain is gentle, but the beautiful descent through the woods after Le Montagnet can be difficult in wet weather. Spring and late autumn are the best times to enjoy this route.

A shaded hike through a beautiful forest that once provided charcoal. A few pits, or charcoal pits, remain as evidence of this.

This circular walk almost circles the stream that gave the valley its name. Very shaded, it is a very popular walk during the summer months.

From the dam, head towards the Montagne Noire Natural Park for a hike in the forest and along the river. After a short wet crossing and a final easy climb, the arrival point reveals a magnificent view of the dam.

A very pleasant walk, almost entirely through forest. Wide, easily passable paths and superb views of the lake and dam.

Forest, forest and more forest for a short family walk.

A very beautiful route, almost entirely on footpaths and often through woodland. It will allow you to discover the different facets of the two sides of Durfort up to the Gravette dam on Lake Cammazes.

Departure from the village of Durfort, home to craftsmen specialising in metalwork. You will tour the Sor valley along the ridges, culminating at the Cammazes dam, which feeds the Canal du Midi. There are many points of interest on or near the route.

A short, easy walk around Lake Saint-Ferréol. It allows you to discover the different facets of this lake, which serves both as a leisure area and a reservoir for the Canal du Midi. This route includes a short detour to the geyser below, where you can cool off and keep the children entertained.

Circular between Lake Saint-Ferréol and Lake Cammazes for a short day's hike. Lovely views of the lakes, very pleasant sections in the forest, chance to spot deer, visit the Voûte de Vauban or enjoy a gourmet break in the village of Les Cammazes.

Circuit to Gallic ruins offering a 360° view of the Sorèze plain.

On the western edge of the Montagne Noire, this hike harmoniously combines historical remains and beautiful views. The Oppidum de Berniquaut, the excavations of medieval dwellings on the same site, a large standing stone with cup marks and the ruins of the Chapelle Saint-Jammes de Besauceles will delight history enthusiasts. Lovers of beautiful landscapes will also find something to satisfy them on this route, which overlooks the Sorèze plain from a height of over 300 metres.

This trail, thanks to its natural and historical richness, is listed as a Historic Monument and is classified as a landscape site. Through its many information panels, you can gain an understanding of the karst landscape in all its aspects. In particular, it highlights the archaeology and the exploitation of the caves as mines and quarries by humans since the Middle Ages.