Montmaur (Aude) walks

This circular route takes you through the villages of Montmaur, Les Casses and Saint-Paulet, allowing you to discover the castles of Montmaur, Biès and Saint-Paulet, as well as the Cathar Memorial in Les Cassés.

A circular that will allow you to discover the Lauragais countryside and the Rigole de la Plaine, which feeds the Canal du Midi

Landscapes of the Lauragais region starting from Saint-Paulet. Long shaded stretch along the Rigole de la Plaine, Lake Lenclas with picnic facilities, the Cathar memorial at Les Cassés, view of the exterior of the castle and the Pyrenees.

Half of this route follows theGR® 653, which runs alongside the Canal du Midi, synonymous with tranquillity, shade and coolness.

Discover the different landscapes of the Lauragais. Along the route, which is not difficult but hilly, you will find dirt tracks, historical remains and sites, and charming villages. This hike requires a little navigation, so an IGN map will be a great help.

This is a magnificent heritage walk between Haute Garonne and Aude around the Canal du Midi. Starting from Avignonet-Lauragais, you will reach the Canal du Midi via Montferrand.

From the Lac de Lenclas site, it is worth making a short detour to visit the pretty village of Saint-Félix-Lauragais. Most of the hike is on roads.

A spectacular and iconic 48.2 km online route through the Lauragais region, the "Collines du Vent" (Windy Hills) connect Avignonet-Lauragais and Fanjeaux. Numerous windmills are dotted across these first hills of the Piège, taking advantage of the generous winds that blow alternately from the Mediterranean (the autan or marin) and the Atlantic (the cers). The view stretches far beyond the hills to the Pyrenees and the Montagne Noire. Eleven information panels provide details about the local heritage. Yellow and blue markingsPlease note: follow the yellow and pink markings (those of the Tour de Lauragais) from Laurac to Fanjeaux.

Poor donkey. According to legend, the miller tied a rope around its neck and hoisted it up to the top of the roof so that it could graze on a tuft of grass that was sticking out. You can guess how it ended. In its memory, come and take a walk in these pretty valleys of the Lauragais.

18 km without any particular difficulty on grassy paths and small tarmac roads The trail is marked in yellow, but the markings are sometimes sparse or difficult to find. However, with the attached map, the route is not difficult to follow.

Une balade sympathique dans le Lauragais qui vous mènera au village typique de Le Vaux (les gens du coin prononce le X). Ce circuit est décrit dans les fiches randonnées de Communauté de Communes Lauragais Revel et Sorèzois sous le nom du « Chemin de l’âne » des panneaux portant ce nom, complètent par endroits le balisage général en Jaune.Se garer sur la place de la mairie.

A very pretty little circuit, without any difficulty, offering superb views of the Lac de la Ganguise, the hillsides and the Pyrenees. There is very little tarmac, with most of the route following wide, clean paths. The starting point offers a chance to discover the magnificent little castle of Belflou.

This hike offers beautiful views of the Pyrenees and Lauragais and allows you to enjoy the tranquillity of the canal while admiring its engineering structures, such as the small port of Gardouch, the Aqueduct des Voûtes which spans the River Hers, and the Renneville Lock.

part2 of the "Les Collines du Vent" route:The exceptional views amply reward the effort of climbing the pechs (hills in Occitan). The Collines du Vent route then takes on its full spectacular dimension: the pechs are swept by winds blowing alternately from the Mediterranean (the autan or marin) and the Atlantic (cers). There are few trees on the hills, which also means that there is little shade in summer, so the sun beats down hard on the hills. A spectacular and iconic 48.2 km online route in the Lauragais region, the "Collines du Vent" connects Avignonet-Lauragais and Fanjeaux. Numerous windmills are dotted across these first hills of La Piège, taking advantage of the generous winds that blow alternately from the Mediterranean (the Autan or marine wind) and the Atlantic (the Cers). The view stretches far beyond the hills to the Pyrenees and the Montagne Noire. Eleven information panels provide details about the area's heritage. Yellow and blue markings

From the Gardouch lock and the Canal du Midi, a pleasant and easy walk in good weather.

This walk offers beautiful views as it mainly follows ridge paths and passes by beautiful buildings in the Pays de Cocagne.

A short loop around Montgaillard-Lauragais, where the Lauragais region gives way to the Hers valley and the Canal du Midi. Beautiful views of the Pyrenees, if visibility is good, and a short section of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, coming from Arles (GR®® 653).

Section of the "sentier des sommets" trail, cut off from the link with Revel, reducing the total distance to 14 km. No technical difficulties, with beautiful views of the Lauragais. The route ends with a shaded walk around the lake, where you can swim in season.

A route off the beaten track to discover the Saint-Ferréol Basin, its winding paths, its famous waterfall, its cascades and, above all, its park with magnificent trees (pines, spruces, cedars, oaks, plane trees, maples, etc.). What's more, you'll discover Revel from above!

This walk, which is flat and easy, takes you around the bastide town of Revéloise and allows you to discover some historical sites. The starting point is right next to the municipal swimming pool.